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Multnomah County Youth Mental Health Forum 2022

May 21, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Free
Multnomah County YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FORUM 2022
Join peers and policy makers for a listening session to raise awareness and empower youth voice (ages 13-21) in talking about youth mental health challenges and solutions. This is a free event hosted by Multnomah County Commissioner Sharon Meieran in partnership with youth leaders and community organizations.
The event will include opening remarks from Commissioner Meieran, invited speakers Portland Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty and youth leaders, small group conversations, free lunch, resources, & affinity spaces.
  • Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
  • Time: 10:00 am-1:30 pm9:30 am: Doors Open
    10:00 am-12:00 pm: Main Event
    12:00 pm-12:30 pm: Free Lunch and Resource Fair
    12:30 pm-1:30 pm: Affinity Spaces, Resource Fair Continued, and Closing
  • Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Portland (1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232) and virtual
  • *Incentives: peer to peer connection, employee passes to local sportswear stores, lunch, and more!
*Some incentives are only available for youth who attend in person.
Registration: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfGDysX9hYMhd…/viewform
Volunteer sign-up: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfB4Ou6U0I8Gz…/viewform
More info: https://www.multco.us/commissio…/youth-mental-health-forum

Details

Date:
May 21, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://www.multco.us/commissioner-meieran/youth-mental-health-forum

Organizer

Multnomah County Commissioner Sharon Meieran
View Organizer Website

Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton Portland
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232 United States + Google Map
Phone
503 281 6111
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Success Stories!

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  • Students were so excited to have this opportunity and the adult mentors were very excited to have the help.  It was a wonderful experience for all.

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  • I was excited about this opportunity because not only would I gain some exposure to a field I did not know but it was also a chance to gain some education.

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  • The experience allowed us as an organization to expand and share our vision and creativity in supporting a well-rounded program to ensure the youth have job readiness skills

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  • What I enjoyed most was the opportunity to mentor and get projects completed. We appreciated being a part of the process.

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  • I know now that I’m capable of joining any workforce and being successful.  The whole experience will be with me forever.

    Program Participant

  • Through my internship experience I was able to save money for my future, learn new skills and help people.  At the end of the every work day, I felt very satisfied in what I had accomplished that day.

    Program Participant

  • All C-TEC staff were very helpful and organized.  They facilitated this masterfully.

    Partnering Business

  • We absolutely loved the ability to mentor and teach and felt very supported by C-TEC staff in the experience.

    Partnering Business

  • It was great working with CTEC.  The staff were professional, knowledgeable, and available.

    Partnering Business

  • Students were so excited to have this opportunity and the adult mentors were very excited to have the help.  It was a wonderful experience for all.

    Partnering Business

  • I was excited about this opportunity because not only would I gain some exposure to a field I did not know but it was also a chance to gain some education.

    Program Participant

  • The experience allowed us as an organization to expand and share our vision and creativity in supporting a well-rounded program to ensure the youth have job readiness skills

    Partnering Business

  • What I enjoyed most was the opportunity to mentor and get projects completed. We appreciated being a part of the process.

    Partnering Business

  • I know now that I’m capable of joining any workforce and being successful.  The whole experience will be with me forever.

    Program Participant

  • Through my internship experience I was able to save money for my future, learn new skills and help people.  At the end of the every work day, I felt very satisfied in what I had accomplished that day.

    Program Participant