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Knowledge Institute Youth Advisory Council Application

Thank you for your interest in our Youth Advisory Council! We are looking forward to reviewing your application and appreciate your time 😊

Our Youth Advisory Council is made up of young people of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. We always strive to diversify our Council’s voice and ensure it is representative of youth experiences across the province of Ontario. We especially encourage youth from equity-deserving communities (e.g., Black, Indigenous, racialized, immigrant/refugee, 2LSGBTQIA+, disabled, neurodiverse, young parents, etc.) and those who are working and/or who are pursuing alternative schooling (e.g., college, specialized programs) to apply.

Council members receive an honorarium (direct deposit) of a minimum of $50 per monthly meeting. Council members may participate in the Knowledge Institute’s Youth Advisory Council for up to two years. Please visit the Youth Advisory Council page on our website for more information about our Youth Advisory Council, the application process, and Council membership.

If you have any questions or require support in completing this form, please contact Youth Advisor, Madeleine Luvisa at mluvisa@cymha.ca.

Applications close at 11:59pm on August 4th, 2026.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.
1.What is your first and last name?(Required.)
2.What are your pronouns?
3.What is your email address?(Required.)
4.What is your age?(Required.)
5.Which region of Ontario do you live in? If you aren't sure, you can use this regional map of Ontario to help you select your answer.(Required.)
6.Are you available to attend a monthly virtual meeting on the third Thursday of the month in the evening?(Required.)
7.Are you available to attend an in-person meeting in Ottawa or Toronto during a weekend in November 2026 (expenses covered, and honorarium provided by the Knowledge Institute)?(Required.)
8.Can you commit to participating in this Council for at least 1 year (with flexibility for life changes)?(Required.)
9.Do you have lived experience with mental health, addictions, and/or substance use challenges?(Required.)
10.Have you experienced navigating the mental health, addictions, and substance use system in Ontario?(Required.)
11.Do you have previous experience on an advisory council related to mental health, addictions, and/or substance use?(Required.)
12.We would love to hear more about why you are interested in joining the Youth Advisory Council! Please share a brief statement of interest (approximately 300-500 words - don't stress too much about the word count).

You may wish to reflect on your values, perspectives, identities, your lived experience navigating and/or accessing Ontario's mental health, addictions, and substance use system, and what you are hoping to advise on, share, and learn as part of this Council. Only share what you are comfortable with.