Youth MOVE PA

10/29/2026

Your voice matters. Your perspective matters.

Join the Pennsylvania Governor's Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement for an upcoming Listening Session and help shape initiatives that impact young people across the Commonwealth.

Whether you're passionate about education, mental health, workforce development, or community issues, this is your opportunity to be heard.

✅ Free to attend ✅ Share your ideas ✅ Help create meaningful change

🔗 Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/YcQ3AnstDc

10/28/2026

💚 Youth MOVE PA spent the day connecting with Beaver County Middle School YAP students! 🙌

It was a great opportunity to build relationships with youth, share valuable mental health resources, and connect with community providers who are making a difference. Together, we’re working to ensure young people feel supported, empowered, and connected to the resources they need to thrive! 🧠 💪

💚 Beaver County Youth Ambassador Program
💚 Beaver County System of Care (SOC)

10/28/2026

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is reach out and connect. 💜

Whether you're looking for a supportive community, meaningful conversations, or a place to unwind through gaming, Level Up Youth and Thrive for Hope offer welcoming virtual spaces for young people ages 14-29.

🎮 Build connections through gaming. 💬 Talk about real-life challenges. ✨ Find support without judgment.

Join us every Thursday and discover a community where you belong.

10/17/2026

Tristan and Kathy had the opportunity to work with more than 100 cadets at the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy, introducing them to Youth MOVE PA and sharing key components of the Sources of Strength program, including the Big 3 Emotions and the Strengths Wheel. 🧠 💪

Thank you to all the cadets and staff who participated and helped make the day memorable!

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

🌟 What an incredible day at the 2026 Youth Leadership Summit! 🌟

Kevin and Alex had the honor of presenting two workshops to more than 60 student leaders representing six high schools across Clearfield County. 👏

Students explored the Sources of Strength program, learning about the *Big 3 Emotions* and how to use the *Strengths Wheel* to build resilience and strengthen connections. 💙💚💛

We also facilitated the *Our Turn to Talk* workshop, where students learned the importance of peer-to-peer support, how to recognize mental health stigma, and most importantly, how to challenge and crush that stigma. 💪 🧠

And of course... we made time for some fun and games too! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to all the students and staff who participated today. You were amazing! 🤩

10/06/2026

YOU have the chance to help create real change for youth and young adults! ✨🙌

PLEASE come out to listen to the community, support, network, share, and educate. 🗣️🤝📚

This is your moment as young people in PA to advise and civically engage by sharing your perspective and experience — completely ANONYMOUSLY. 📝💬🌟

Your voice matters. Your story matters. YOU matter🎉

10/06/2026

On Tuesday 9/29/26, Mental Health Planning Council held its second in person meeting since COVID-19. There were many familiar faces there who helped out. Mental Health Planning Council is a way to get involved whether or not you're a voting member. It allows you to take part in informing the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services about the needs of our communities. Individuals with lived experience, professionals, and youth and young adults came together throughout the day both in-person and online to support these efforts.

The Transition Age Youth and Young Adult Subcommittee honored two adult allies with their first ever Bridge Builder Award to incredible advocates who dedicate their work to supporting individuals with lived experiences. The two recipients of the Bridge Builder Awards were Tony House and Jessica Paul. The co-chairs, Collyn Milakovic (from Youth MOVE PA), and Lizzie Karns-Waters presented the award winners during lunch.

Dr. Val Arkoosh (Secretary of PA DHS) came to share some vital information about some of the changes that will be happening across the state. The Deputy Secretary of OMHSAS, Jen Smith, also spent the day with the councilors.

Thanks to everyone who came online and in person and was a part of this and who spent the day supporting the voice of lived experience throughout the state. We will keep you update about future meetings online and in person.