Adolescents Workgroup - St Clair County CSCB

Maintain and distribute a comprehensive resource list for children, families, and providers serving youth ages 8 to 18.
Identify service gaps using local adolescent survey data.
Support the development of programs based on adolescent needs identified through survey data.
Update the county-wide Speakers Bureau listing.
Promote adolescent health and wellness through Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Strategy 3 on obesity and associated health behaviors.

Resource Guide:

In January, the Adolescent Resource Guide (electronic format) was updated, and a QR does postcard was distributed at schools, the Community Resource Fair, and other locations. The guide is accessible on the CSCB website homepage with a full document link on the Resources page. The Workgroup continues to identify additional support services and distribution sites.

Speakers Bureau:

Reformatted and updated the Speakers Bureau to include a variety of adolescent-focused topics, now accessible to any group or school via the CSCB website under Resources.

Adolescent Survey:

Distributed a survey county-wide to gather adolescents’ perspectives on pressing issues. This led to a collaboration with students from the Virtual Learning Academy to address these topics.

Youth Focus Group:

Held in August to gather adolescent insights on healthy lifestyles and recreational interests, aligning with CHIP Strategy 3.

Community Event:

Co-hosted “Nature’s Canvas: A Day of Art, Recreation, and Well-Being by the Pond” with the Virtual Learning Academy at 40th Street Park on October 26, 2024.

Membership Expansion:

Actively expanded the Workgroup to include various adolescent service providers across the county.

Chairperson: Karen Palka, A Beautiful Me

Adolescent Workgroup meets monthly at St. Clair County Community Mental Health from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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