HMF Youth Advisory Council

HMF Youth Advisory Council The HMF-YAC was founded in October 2021.

The Council Members are all Fairfax County residents, aged 14-22, with lived experience navigating human services and/ or mental health services. Council members are asked to use their lived experience to contribute to the development of the social service landscape in Fairfax County.

Today, we raise awareness about teen dating violence and the importance of healthy, respectful relationships. No one des...
05/07/2026

Today, we raise awareness about teen dating violence and the importance of healthy, respectful relationships. No one deserves to experience abuse, manipulation, or fear in a relationship. By educating ourselves and supporting survivors, we can help create safer communities and encourage open conversations about dating violence among teens.

🎨 It’s happening TOMORROW!Join us for the Fairfax County Youth Move – Bridging Minds Art Gallery 🧠✨Come experience power...
04/23/2026

🎨 It’s happening TOMORROW!

Join us for the Fairfax County Youth Move – Bridging Minds Art Gallery 🧠✨

Come experience powerful art, videos, and writing centered around mental health, wellness, and recovery.

📍 Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Baileys
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

💥 FREE — just come, support, and enjoy the art!
Bring your friends and stop by — you don’t want to miss this 💛

Come explore powerful creations by Fairfax County artists, enjoy fun activities, connect with resources, and grab some f...
04/11/2026

Come explore powerful creations by Fairfax County artists, enjoy fun activities, connect with resources, and grab some food—all in a welcoming space for everyone. 💜
đź—“ April 24, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey’s
✨ Free entry—bring a friend and experience the power of art to spark conversation and healing.

Celebrating Women’s History Month 💜 We’re not just part of history—we’re creating it. 💫Tag a woman who inspires you ⬇️
03/29/2026

Celebrating Women’s History Month 💜

We’re not just part of history—we’re creating it. 💫

Tag a woman who inspires you ⬇️

đź’™ March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month đź’™This month is a time to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and c...
03/08/2026

đź’™ March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month đź’™

This month is a time to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and celebrate the strengths and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Developmental disabilities are conditions that begin in childhood and may affect learning, communication, or daily living. Some examples include autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities.
Everyone deserves to feel valued, supported, and included in their communities. By learning more, practicing empathy, and advocating for accessibility, we can help create spaces where all young people have the opportunity to thrive.

At YouthMove, we believe every young person’s voice matters and deserves to be heard.
Let’s work together to build a more inclusive community. 💙




August 12th tune in for our free panel presentation from our FCYM members on neurodiversity! Licensed participants recei...
07/27/2025

August 12th tune in for our free panel presentation from our FCYM members on neurodiversity! Licensed participants receive 2 free continuing education credits! Thanks to our partners at the training institute for making this panel possible! Registration link in the bio!

For the first time in a whole year we have positions open on Fairfax County Youth MOVE!! We are looking for 14-22 year o...
07/01/2025

For the first time in a whole year we have positions open on Fairfax County Youth MOVE!! We are looking for 14-22 year olds living in Fairfax County with lived experiences navigating services or have needed services and haven’t been able to access them. Application link in the bio!

On Friday April 4th, we had the third annual Bridging Minds Art Gallery. It was an incredible night with resource tables...
04/09/2025

On Friday April 4th, we had the third annual Bridging Minds Art Gallery. It was an incredible night with resource tables, art from over 50 artists, and more than 90 people in attendance! The success of the event was made possible because of collaboration with , Neighborhood and Community Services, and Healthy Minds Fairfax. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!

Our THIRD annual Bridging Minds Art Gallery is just over a week away! Come join us at Sully Community Center and see ama...
03/26/2025

Our THIRD annual Bridging Minds Art Gallery is just over a week away! Come join us at Sully Community Center and see amazing work from over 50 artists across Fairfax County and stay for the snacks and resource tables. The event is free! (Amazing Logo Made by FCYM Member .like.onigiri)

HMF-YAC is preparing the 2025 Bridging Minds Art Gallery and we want your art! We've already received so much amazing a...
10/31/2024

HMF-YAC is preparing the 2025 Bridging Minds Art Gallery and we want your art! We've already received so much amazing art! We're extending the submission deadline so more people have time to send in their work. Share your art, videos, and writing about experiences mental health struggles, services, and recovery.

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