Youth recognized for their work in behavioral health
By Scott Brown
Published on May 3, 2026.
On Saturday, over 50 young people from across the state were recognized for their work in behavioral health and human services. The event took place at the hands of Future Focused Educations Community Care Collective. The state has approved $24.4 million to expand its behavioral health services and is focusing on workforce development. The program aims to engage youth in the solution for youth behavioural health and prepares them for a future career.
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