Raise your voice to guide our public health work!
Calling all rising 9th–12th graders – we want to hear from you! Wake County is looking for teens to serve on the 2024-2025 Youth Health Council. This volunteer leadership group provides the opportunity for youth to share their voices on all things public health - from the impact of COVID-19 to mental health concerns to nutrition and more. As adults, we want to improve our inclusivity and understanding, but we can’t do it without YOU!
Teens meet bi-monthly throughout the year to complete advocacy projects but are provided additional optional career development opportunities like field trips, meeting elected officials, and volunteering. Check out some of the Council's past projects below!
Register now!Youth Health Council Projects
Our youth have created impactful PSA videos that have reached over 2 million viewers. These videos focus on crucial topics such as COVID-19 vaccines and mental health resources, including the 988 crisis hotline, providing essential information and support during key moments.
Youth Spotlight
On Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, the Wake County Youth Health Council (YHC), consisting of High School students, participated in the MaryAnn Black Health Equity 2024 Symposium. During the event's poster session, they showcased their work titled "Future Leaders in Health – Wake County’s Youth Health Council," earning them the prestigious MaryAnn Health Equity Impact Award! We are immensely proud and thrilled by the well-deserved recognition our youth have received. Their dedication and tireless efforts in crafting projects that highlight their experiences throughout the pandemic, while also developing resources for youth facing mental health challenges is admirable.
Pictured are Ananiah, Drelise and Azuriah. The award was presented by Dr. Steven Patierno – Deputy Director, DCI.