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YOUTH MOVE PA!

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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.

Meet The Staff
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EDUCATE

Youth MOVE PA offers a diverse range of training and educational opportunities for youth, young adults, and the professionals who support them across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our staff members are trained as Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and/or Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS), allowing us to share our valuable lived experience.

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Membership

Join us to empower youth voices as agents of change. Together with youth groups and allies, we ensure equal partnership and accessible, quality support across Pennsylvania. Help us build a movement inspired by lived experience.

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What's New at Youth MOVE PA

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OUR GOALS

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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In Loving Memory

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