Black Youth Mental Health

In 2022, the University of Nevada, Reno was honored to be one of just eight recipients nationwide to receive funding from the National Office of Minority Health to “demonstrate policy effectiveness to promote Black youth mental health initiatives.”
This Black Youth Mental Health (BYMH) project focuses on empowering Black and LGBTQ+ Nevadans aged 12-17 to become mental health advocates within their communities. Through a combination of in-person and online training, participants are gaining critical insights into the legislative process, learning how to effectively advocate for change, and building valuable leadership skills.
Participation in this program starts with taking our training Youth Advocacy: Promoting Equity for Black and LGBTQ+ Youth. Click here to enroll.
This program will culminate in 2025 with opportunities for youth advocates to testify before state legislators on issues they are passionate about.
Stay tuned for updates and our final report!
