UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Youth Advisory Council
A peer advisory council for current or former patients (and siblings) of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland, where members advise hospital leadership, educate providers about the patient experience, and plan events for pediatric patients.
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Contra Costa County Youth Mental Health Coalition
A countywide coalition coordinated by the Contra Costa County Office of Education's Wellness In Schools Program, active since 2022, where high school students engage in mental health advocacy, peer-to-peer support, community events, and youth-led presentations.
Youth Leadership Institute: Tobacco Prevention – Youth Advisory Group
A San Mateo County student-led advocacy group for grades 8-12 that raises awareness about tobacco and vaping, consults on county tobacco-control initiatives, and uses tools like Photovoice to document community health issues.
Alameda Family Services Youth Advisory Board
A youth advisory board run through Alameda Family Services' school-based health centers, where Alameda Unified School District high school students identify and address topics such as mental health, sexual health, healthy relationships, and body image.
Youth Leadership Institute: K-12 Behavioral Health Services Campaign
A statewide, three-year youth advocacy program in which teams across California counties (including Marin, San Mateo, and Sacramento) research and advocate for improvements to California's Behavioral Health Services Act, presenting findings to local and state legislators.
Youth Leadership Institute: Youth Alcohol Prevention Coalition (YAPC)
A 12-month San Francisco program in which youth leaders and adult allies design and implement underage-drinking prevention projects, including educational campaigns and peer outreach; applicants must be SF residents who have completed the CMCA curriculum.
Youth MOVE National
A youth-driven national membership organization (Motivating Others through Voices of Experience) with 40+ chapters in which young people under 30 advocate for improvements to youth mental health, juvenile justice, and education systems.