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Our mission is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for all youth with mental health needs and their families.
Meaningful
Actionable
Change
Lifting Voices aims to transform the children’s behavioral health system by elevating the perspectives and experiences of youth who have faced severe mental health challenges and their families. We also aim to support youth and families seeking mental health support and policy makers and advocates seeking to improve mental health care delivery.
ADVANCING MENTAL WELLBEING FOR EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY
Trusted Partnerships
Voices for Change
May 2024
“Lifting Voices has been instrumental in driving impactful change within children's mental health systems. Their dedication to amplifying diverse voices is truly commendable.”
Samantha Rodriguez,
Youth Advocate
July 2024
“As a parent, I am grateful for the support and resources provided by Lifting Voices. Their platform has empowered me to make a difference in my child's mental health journey.”
Michael Thompson,
Parent Advocate
September 2023
“Lifting Voices has been a catalyst for positive change in the mental health care space. Their commitment to inclusivity and equity sets a new standard for advocacy and collaboration.”
Dr. Sarah Johnson,
Child Psychiatrist
What We Heard...
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“My child tells horror stories, not so much about their own experience, but about what they observed happening to other children - particularly children who don't have involved and educated parents as advocates.”
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“It was a challenge to try and find a therapist never mind the right therapist who could provide the appropriate treatment and who connected with my child. The time to obtain good treatment must be shortened.”
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“Expand covered services.”
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“We need 'outside of the box' interventions.”
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“Throw out the code book.”
From Parents and Caregivers:
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“It is a broken system. I felt complete dehumanization. Basic human rights…like how to be treated like a deserving person is fundamental to improvement.”
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“I entered the mental health care system with some challenges but did not develop PTSD until after I had been in the system.”
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"I was made to be completely quiet and could not even turn my head. If I did, I would receive demerits and be made to stand in the corner. Other kids in the program were verbally berated by staff. It was awful."
