AXIOS May 15, 2024
Hundreds of young adults will be trained to help their peers access mental health care and other supports in a first-of-its-kind service program aimed at addressing the youth mental health crisis.
Why it matters: Backers of the new Youth Mental Health Corps, which is funded by a mix of private and public dollars, also hope to create a new talent pipeline to address shortages of mental health workers.
- “Kids can relate more to experiences and challenges faced by other teenagers,” said Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, whose state will be one of the first to implement the program this fall. “It fosters trust and comfort in seeking mental health support.”
How it works: Young people ages 18 and...
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