Children's Pavilion Youth Advisory Council
The Children's Pavilion Youth Advisory Council (CP-YAC) provides former patients with an opportunity to become change makers in their community by sharing their perspectives, advocating for patient needs, and collaborating with staff to improve the inpatient mental health experience. This council serves as a partnership between youth and staff to identify strengths, address concerns, and develop ideas that promote healing, safety, engagement, and recovery.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Youth Advisory Council is to amplify youth voices, foster leadership skills, and promote meaningful improvements to the patient experience by partnering with staff to create a more supportive, engaging, and healing hospital environment. Our motto is: “Nothing about us without us. Youth voices matter.”
Goals
The Youth Advisory Council will:
Provide feedback regarding patient experiences.
Identify opportunities for improving programming, activities, and the therapeutic environment.
Promote patient-centered care through youth input and ideas.
Develop leadership, communication, and advocacy skills among members.
Assist in planning projects, events, or initiatives that benefit patients.
Foster collaboration between former patients and hospital staff.
Support a culture of health, healing, and hope.
Application Details
All council members, including staff and youth members, must be affiliated with the Children’s Pavilion.
Each CP-YAC member is appointed to a one-year term. The Council meets once a month on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.(start date to be determined). Dinner is provided.
Please Consider Applying if:
You are a patient who has been treated at the Children's Pavilion (inpatient or PHP)
You are currently between the ages of 10-18
You have ideas to improve the hospital experience for future patients and families
Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis.
Submit an application online by clicking the link below.