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Programs

Youth MOVE PA provides training and education for youth, young adults, and their supporters in Pennsylvania. Our staff are Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and/or Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS), sharing valuable lived experience.

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Join us in empowering youth and young adults to drive meaningful change. In partnership with organizations and advisers, we aim to create an environment where youth are equal partners, ensuring accessible, high-quality services across Pennsylvania.

Membership

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WHO WE ARE

Youth MOVE PA is a statewide youth & young adult advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating stigma surrounding mental health while promoting wellness and recovery for those seeking aid along their journey.

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"Sources of Strength is the first suicide prevention program involving peer leaders to enhance protective factors associated with reducing suicide at the school population level." - American Journal of Public Health

Sources of Strength is the only evidence-based model that engages youth as peer leaders, and school staff as adult allies in the implementation of intentional campaigns to foster belonging, hope, and connection. Rather than a focus on reducing negative outcomes, SOS focuses on building desired states of being.

Youth Empowered Family Navigator Project

We are here to support you and your family during the critical transition from the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) setting to your home environment. Our services begin two months prior to discharge and extend for 4 months post-discharge, ensuring you have the sustained and comprehensive support you need.

Our primary goal is to equip you and your family with the tools, resources, and support necessary for a smooth transition. We aim to foster strong connections, address both immediate and long-term needs, and promote recovery. By doing so, we enhance the overall well-being and success of the families we work with. We’ve put together a simple, trusted way to guide families - based on what really works - so they get what they need, when they need it.

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Upcoming events

  • Thrive for Hope

    The Zoom meeting will open at 3:45PM every Thursday and the meeting begins at 4:00pm Thrive for Hope is a peer led emotional support group for youth and young adults between the ages of 16 - 29. 

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  • "Our Turn to Talk" Community Conversation

    August 9th, 2025 2 pm - 3:30 pm Virtually

    FREE Training!

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  • Game Together Thrive Together

    Every Thursday 7pm to 8:30pm

    Connect with other youth & young adults in a safe, supportive virtual environment, and create a community that is free of stigma, with a focus on wellness and recovery.

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