Maternal & Child Health Title V Adolescent Well-Being

Over 50%

of U.S. adolescents experience a mental health disorder by age 18

Over 35

local and Tribal health departments receive technical assistance through the program

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Overview

The Maternal & Child Health Title V Adolescent Well-Being Technical Assistance program supports local and Tribal health departments in Wisconsin to improve the well-being of adolescents. This program provides tailored technical assistance, leveraging data and community insights to address key issues in adolescent health, including mental health, substance use, and overall well-being. Through collaboration and evidence-based practices, the program aims to enhance the capacity of agencies to serve adolescents effectively with an emphasis on incorporating youth engagement and youth voice in their efforts.

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Whom We Serve

Local and Tribal health departments in Wisconsin working on the Adolescent Well-Being objective of the MCH Title V block grant

Statewide partners that support and serve youth and youth-serving organizations and schools

Ways We Help

Technical assistance for adolescent health programs

Plain language resources free to download

Data analysis and interpretation support

Training and capacity building for agency staff

Guidance on evidence-based interventions

Connection and collaboration opportunities with other youth-serving organizations around the state.

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How It Works

We identify

Identify the needs of adolescent populations through data and research.

We provide

Provide tailored technical assistance to local and Tribal health departments.

We support

Support the implementation of evidence-based practices.

We evaluate

Monitor and evaluate outcomes to improve program effectiveness.

Success & Impact

Promoting Adolescent Well-Being

Extension along with state and local departments of public health work with partners to improve youth mental health and prevent suicide and risky behaviors to promote adolescent well-being.