Youth Mental Health Action Day 2026: A Mosaic Made Strong with Every Voice

Join us for Youth Mental Health Action Day 2026! Youth, families, and community partners from across Michigan are coming together to make a real impact on youth mental health. Your ideas, your voice, and your energy are all pieces of a bigger mosaic, and every piece matters. Join us to celebrate youth voices, connect with changemakers, and take part in building a stronger mental health future for young people in Michigan.

What to Expect:

• Speakers sharing personal experiences, the changes they’ve helped make, and guidance on what still needs attention
• Hands-on activities and interactive spaces to explore ideas and solutions
• A resource fair featuring youth- and family-led projects and organizations
• Opportunities to connect with others who are working to improve youth mental health across the state

This event is a collaboration between the Association for Children’s Mental Health, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and Youth United.

• Professional Tickets - This ticket is intended for professionals, providers, advocates, and policymakers attending Youth Mental Health Action Day.
• Student Tickets - Students can always attend for free using the code STUDENTFREE.
• Parent/Caregiver Tickets - Parents and caregivers can register for $10. This fee is refundable at the event unless you choose to donate.
• Online – By Donation - This ticket is for online attendees who want to support Youth Mental Health Action Day. You can contribute any amount.

All donations help make Youth Mental Health Action Day an experience that truly matters for youth and families. Your support helps create a space where young people can be seen, heard, and empowered. It fuels opportunities for connection, growth, and action, giving youth the confidence and inspiration to raise their voices, support one another, and make a real difference in their communities. Every contribution strengthens this community and amplifies the impact of youth advocacy across Michigan.

ACMH is supported by funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services, through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Thank you to our valued partners and donors: Ethel and James Flinn Foundation, Michigan Alliance for Families, and Meijer.

Youth United is supported by funds from the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).

Info: Start the day by checking in and enjoying a light breakfast while connecting with fellow participants. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, catch up with colleagues, and begin adding your voice to the mosaic of perspectives that will shape the day.

Info: The day begins with a warm welcome from the ACMH and DWIHN teams, followed by remarks from a legislative or government representative. This opening will set the tone for meaningful conversations and action, highlighting the importance of youth voice, community collaboration, and shared responsibility in shaping youth mental health. Participants will leave energized and ready to engage in the day’s activities.

Info: Yarden Blumstein will invite participants to move beyond surface-level conversation and toward collaboration that creates real change. Through storytelling, Yarden will share how unexpected people and moments can have lasting impact, and why staying open—especially during conflict or discomfort—is essential to progress. This keynote sets the stage for the day’s mosaic, showing that contrast and tension are not obstacles but essential pieces that make the whole picture stronger.

Info: Take some time before lunch to explore the Resource Fair, connect with fellow participants, and engage with our interactive breakout activities. This is a great opportunity to network, discover helpful resources, and dive into hands-on experiences designed to inform and inspire.

Info: Take a well-deserved break and enjoy a delicious lunch while connecting with fellow attendees! This is a great time to relax, refuel, and network with youth, adult supporters, advocates, and mental health professionals. While you dine, enjoy live entertainment designed to inspire, energize, and bring a little fun to your day.

Info: Hear directly from youth and young adults as they share their experiences navigating mental health systems, reflect on what has supported them, and explore opportunities for meaningful change. This panel centers lived experience and provides space for authentic conversation, audience Q&A, and actionable insights for attendees.

Info: Wrap up the day with inspiring closing remarks that celebrate the contributions of all attendees. Those who completed their Resource Fair mosaic will be entered into a special giveaway, honoring everyone who engaged with the many resources supporting youth mental health. Leave feeling empowered, connected, and ready to take action in your community.

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