The youth advocacy toolkit
Use these prompts, checklists, and conversation starters to organize a mental health campaign without needing to be an expert.
A campaign in four moves
What are students actually experiencing?
What specific change would make support easier?
Who needs to be part of this work?
How do we move adults from listening to acting?
Say it your way
To a counselor
“Students are talking about this, and we want to help create a response that is safe, useful, and shaped with youth input.”
To an administrator
“We have identified one barrier students face when trying to get support. Can we meet to propose a practical change?”
To another student
“You do not have to share anything personal. We are listening for what would make support at school easier to understand and reach.”
Immediate support