Pima County Public Library: Youth Health Action Team

What is it: A Youth-led volunteer team for people 14 to 24, with as diverse a community represented as possible, focused on mental and behavioral health for themselves and their peers in Pima County Who supports it: The YHAT is supported and hosted by the Pima County Public Library (PCPL) and the Pima Behavioral Health Coalition (PBHC) What is the goal: The YHAT will spread awareness of the importance of youth health and of the ongoing crisis in youth mental health What does it do: The 2024 YHAT has focused on addressing teen suicide and has developed various petitions, tool kits, and media specifically targeting schools.