SYAC meetings are currently held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 3:30-5.
SYAC Flyer
SYAC info sheet
Statewide Young Adult Council (SYAC)
SYAC New Overview Document
The Statewide Young Adult Council (SYAC) is a subcommittee of the MA State Mental Health Planning Council (SMHPC) and serves as an advisory board to the SMHPC and DMH’s TAY Initiative.
What is SYAC?
SYAC…
- Brings together youth, young adults, and providers to advise the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and other young adult service organizations – ultimately creating a cohesive, supportive network of families, peers and service providers throughout the Commonwealth;
- Seeks to inspire hope and recovery among youth/young adults across the state;
- Empowers youth/young adult voices within DMH;
- Encourages young people to advocate for themselves and to assist them in making their own choices/decisions with transitional life skills, including education, employment, housing, and healthcare;
- Works together to find equality and advocate for all youth/young adults.
Who can attend SYAC meetings?
- SYAC welcomes youth and young adults (age 16+) in MA to participate in meetings!
When are SYAC meetings?
- SYAC meetings are currently held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 3:30-5.
Where are SYAC meetings?
- SYAC meetings are currently held VIRTUALLY via Zoom. For meeting information or to be sent a calendar invite, please contact the SYAC leadership team.
SYAC Leadership Team:
- SYAC Co-Chair: Colby Mills (he/they) – cmills@ppal.net
- SYAC Co-Chair: Dev Kaplan (he/him) – devkap28@gmail.com
- DMH Liaison – Izzy Marchand (she/her) – isabel.marchand@mass.gov
- DMH Director of Young Adult Services – Heidi Holland (she, her) – heidi.holland@mass.gov
Learn more about the State Mental Health Planning Council here: https://www.mass-smhpc.org/