Indiana Youth Advisory Board (IYAB)
Overview
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.
- Board Members
Board Members
Aedan
Marion CountyAlex
Allen CountyAli
Allen CountyAmya
Greene CountyAron
St. Joseph CountyAustin
Dubois CountyCaroline
Marion CountyEmily
Lawrence CountyEva
Laporte CountyFaith
Hamilton CountyGabriel
Hamilton CountyHenry
Bartholomew CountyHollis
Hamilton CountyIngrid
Lake CountyJayma
Fountain CountyJocelyn
Lake CountyKaelynn
Clay CountyKora
Elkhart CountyKylie
Hendricks CountyLouis
Porter CountyLucia
Marion CountyMadalyn
Washington CountyMickey
Hendricks CountyMorgan
Hendricks CountyMorgan
Lake CountyNancy
Hamilton CountyNia
Marion CountyNolan
Allen CountySavannah
Warrick CountySireen
Hamilton CountyTuyet-Anh
Bartholomew CountyNot Pictured:
Ananza
Marion CountyAnna
Vigo CountyBethanie
Porter CountyBethany
Allen CountyHannah
Wayne CountyHannah
Elkhart CountyKalyn
Lawrence CountyKiera
Vanderburgh CountyMadyson
Jackson County
Contact
Lindsay Williams, Adolescent Health Administrator, (317) 533-0174
Samantha Mundt, Adolescent Health Coordinator, (463) 276-1539