Greater New Bedford Youth Advisory Group Seeking Participants

The Community Service Agency (CSA) program at Child & Family Services is recruiting males and females in the transition age youth population (ages 14 to 24) to their Youth Advisory Group (YAG). “The transition age can be such a difficult time for young adults, and it’s important for them to know that they have a voice,” said Erin McAlonan, CSA program coordinator. “This group will be a great chance for the young adults of our community to interact and spread information about the services and supports available to them,” she added.

The aim of the group is to engage and empower transition age youth to contribute to the dialogue around mental health in our community. Attendees will participate in activities in order to develop a plan to include young adult voices in the overall agency publications and marketing strategies. It is also an opportunity to spread the word about young adults in CSA services. Looking forward, our objective over the next few months is to host a Young Adult Health & Wellness Fair in the month of May. We are actively seeking vendors for resource tables. If you are interested, please contact us!

YAG will be holding its meetings on the last Monday of every month at Child & Family Services located at 3057 Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford. A light dinner and gift cards will be offered at every meeting to all attendees. Transportation passes will be available if needed. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jennifer Malek at 508-742-3859.

Parking & Entry Instructions: After entering the main parking lot of 3057 Acushnet Ave., follow the drive to the right of the building.  This will lead to a rear parking lot. There will be an entrance door on the side of the building with a “Child & Family Services” magnetic sign.  Please enter through this door.

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The Youth Advisory Group is made possible by the STAY (Success for Transition Age Youth) Together grant through the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The goal of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health is “to help young persons embark on a positive path into adulthood – toward the goals of personal stability, community housing, employment, education and positive family/social relationships.”