The Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health provides a platform for open dialogue and engagement between youth, educators, and mental health professionals. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, the Forum aims to amplify the voices of young people, allowing them to share their lived experiences, insights, and suggestions for enhancing mental health services in schools and communities. This aligns with our overarching mission to create a more responsive and empathetic approach to youth mental health care, ensuring that every young person feels heard, understood, and supported.
2025 Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health
The 2025 Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health was held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Elgin Community College, and welcomed 86 students from 10 area high schools including:
- Bartlett High School
- Blackhawk Academy
- Compass Academy
- Dundee Crown
- Elgin High
- Geneva Community High School
- Larkin High School
- South Elgin High School
- Streamwood High School
- West Aurora High School
The objectives of the 2025 Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health are to:
- Amplify youth voices
- Facilitate open conversations
- Promote holistic support systems
- Build connections and resilience
- Develop actionable outcomes
