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Indiana Youth Advisory Board (IYAB)

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The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) have partnered to create Indiana’s first Youth Advisory Board (YAB). State leaders are seeking input from youth across the state of Indiana who are passionate about shaping the future of public health services including suicide prevention programs. The Youth Advisory Board evaluates public health and suicide prevention services for Indiana youth and makes recommendations for improving the quality of life across Indiana. The current board launched on July 18, 2022, and will serve for one calendar year.

About Indiana YAB

The Indiana YAB represents a diverse group of youth and young adults between the ages of 14 and 23; who come from 22 of Indiana's 92 counties. Of 229 applicants, these members earned their position as representatives for Indiana's youth by undergoing an interview process where they answered questions concerning health issues that they feel are most pressing in Indiana and recommended solutions for their selected issues. Many join us with lived experience; having faced hardships and sought care. They have also acted as support systems for their peers and look forward to advocating for others. The board held its first meeting in July 2022 and continues to meet each month. This is an unprecedented opportunity for youth and young adults to address health at the state level. By empowering youth to speak to their struggles and develop innovative solutions, the YAB will see improved health outcomes across the state.

Mental Health Round Tables

Members of the IYAB reflected on the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey findings in a panel presentation and discussed their perspectives on youth mental health. Decision-makers across the state attended this event, and the IYAB members even had the opportunity to meet with Governor Holcomb.

IYAB members with Governor Holcomb
IYAB member on panel at Public Health Day
Public Health Day at the Statehouse

IYAB member and Butler student, Lucia, joined a panel of public health experts at Public Health Day to speak about the importance of youth voice in public health work. This was one of the highest-attended events held at the Indiana Statehouse in recent years.

All Member In-Person Meeting

In July 2023, the IYAB met for the first time in person. This meet-up was hosted at the Children's Museum Manor. IYAB members traveled from across Indiana to spend time together, celebrate their accomplishments and plan for the upcoming year. This event will be hosted annually.

IYAB group photo
  • Board Members

    Board Members

    aedan

    Aedan
    Marion County

    alex

    Alex
    Allen County

    ali

    Ali
    Allen County

    amya

    Amya
    Greene County

    aron

    Aron
    St. Joseph County

    austin

    Austin
    Dubois County

    caroline

    Caroline
    Marion County

    emily

    Emily
    Lawrence County

    eva

    Eva
    Laporte County

    faith

    Faith
    Hamilton County

    gabriel

    Gabriel
    Hamilton County

    henry

    Henry
    Bartholomew County

    hollis

    Hollis
    Hamilton County

    ingrid

    Ingrid
    Lake County

    jayma

    Jayma
    Fountain County

    jocelyn

    Jocelyn
    Lake County

    kaelynn

    Kaelynn
    Clay County

    kora

    Kora
    Elkhart County

    kylie

    Kylie
    Hendricks County

    lous

    Louis
    Porter County

    lucia

    Lucia
    Marion County

    madalyn

    Madalyn
    Washington County

    mickey

    Mickey
    Hendricks County

    morgan

    Morgan
    Hendricks County

    morgan

    Morgan
    Lake County

    nancy

    Nancy
    Hamilton County

    nia

    Nia
    Marion County

    nolan

    Nolan
    Allen County

    savannah

    Savannah
    Warrick County

    sireen

    Sireen
    Hamilton County

    tuyet

    Tuyet-Anh
    Bartholomew County

             

    Not Pictured:
    Ananza
    Marion County
    Anna
    Vigo County
    Bethanie
    Porter County
    Bethany
    Allen County
    Hannah
    Wayne County
    Hannah
    Elkhart County
    Kalyn
    Lawrence County
    Kiera
    Vanderburgh County
    Madyson
    Jackson County

Contact

Lindsay Williams, Adolescent Health Administrator, (317) 533-0174

Samantha Mundt, Adolescent Health Coordinator, (463) 276-1539