Assist in determining extent and nature of unmet needs/barriers relating to Mental Health (MH) services (broad or specific in nature) for youth in a given discipline (OMH/OASAS/OMRDD).
Program Development
Purpose / Benefit
Assist schools/youth and community based organizations to find and develop validated programs to promote positive mental health.
Community Capacity Building
Purpose / Benefit
To help coordinate efforts to build and/or strengthen community capacity building as it relates to MH and youth development issues.
Funding Exploration
Purpose / Benefit
Assist schools/youth based organizations to find funding streams for identified program(s).
Prevention Education
Purpose / Benefit
Assist schools/youth based/community organizations with staff development in areas related to youth and mental health issues. Assist in development or delivery of prevention education to targeted audience(s) i .e. youth, parents or community members.
Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Services
Purpose / Benefit
Work toward reduction of stigma associated with mental illness and increasing capacity and access to Mental Health services for those who need such support.
