YFAB Highlights

“ I have always loved standing for what I believe in and YFAB helped me make that desire so much stronger.”

— YFAB YOUTH MEMBER

Three young women smiling and standing outdoors with trees and a building in the background. Each woman has a water bottle and a lanyard around her neck, and they are dressed casually.
A group of people in an indoor venue, with two individuals in the foreground exchanging information, while others stand behind them. Two mascots dressed as dogs are visible in the background.
Screenshot of a Zoom meeting with multiple participants and a presentation slide about empowering oneself, featuring the acronym 'A.C.O.W' for 'Take up space, Authentic voice, Claim your narrative, Own your power'.

Youth Voices Workshop

YFAB Holiday Celebration

A group video call with multiple participants, mostly women, smiling and holding cups or mugs in their homes.

YFAB members participating in Georgia Teen Institute

Screenshot of a virtual meeting with multiple participants on a video call. Each participant's video feed and name are visible, some with cameras on and others with initials or profile pictures. The participants are in various indoor settings, and the interface shows muted microphones.

YFAB Health Fair Training

Screenshot of a virtual meeting with five participants and a presentation slide titled "Get Clear on Your Values" discussing communication and empathy.

YFAB Adult Healthy Relationships Training

People interacting at health-related information booths in a conference room with large screens displaying community pillar graphics.

YFAB Members attending a health fair

Two young women standing in front of a step and repeat backdrop with Georgia teen institute logos, smiling for the photo. There are various arts and craft supplies and equipment around them, including a Pikachu poster, radio, and a box labeled 'BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO'. A large yellow poster with the words 'YOUR ERA' and 'YOUR IMPACT' is partially visible at the bottom.

YFAB FY24-25 Highlights

  • During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, YFAB members participated in a total of 39 training and meeting hours and 104 hours of volunteering, which includes feedback on 15 campaigns, staffing five health fairs and attending three events.  

  • 55 people applied for the 2025-2026 cohort, and 30 members were inducted on August 13.

  • The YFAB participated in the following in-person events:

    • Georgia Teen Institute Leadership Summit

    • Substance Use Prevention Day at the Capitol

    • Suicide Prevention Day at the Capitol

    • Georgia Teen Institute 

    • YFAB members also worked a total of 42 health fair hours

  • Training and Workshops offered this year:

    • Youth Mental Health First Aid

    • Working Genius - working styles workshop

    • Mentoring training

    • Healthy relationships workshops

    • Cultural competency 

    • Interview etiquette  

    • The Strategic Prevention Framework 

    • Substance use trends 

    • Public speaking and facilitation 

  • This year, the YFAB provided input and feedback for the following campaigns:

    • DBHDD’s Prevengers series episode scripts 

    • Raksha, Inc.’s Opioid Comic strip PSA and booklet

    • DBHDD’s Red Ribbon Week Campaign 

    • Teen Summit logos 

    • Teen Night flyers

    • Partners in Prevention Project  ambassador program 

    • Alcohol awareness campaign

    • State Opioid Response Plan strategies, Sources of Strength focus group materials 

    • Mental Health & Drug Prevention Back-to-School Tour