Welcome to the Her Voice Youth Board Application

Her Voice is the MH Boxes Youth Board — an 8-member group of high school students who help guide the direction, programs, and decisions of MH Boxes. This board exists to make sure that the voices of Black girls are not just heard, but centered in the work that is meant to support them.

Youth Board members:
  • Meet quarterly (4 times per year) through virtual meetings
  • Share feedback directly with MH Boxes’ adult governing board
  • Co-design and lead youth-driven projects or initiatives between meetings (such as awareness campaigns, peer surveys, or community activities)
  • Receive leadership development, mentorship, and real decision-making power
Youth Board members receive a $595 stipend for full participation over the year.

This opportunity is open to girls who identify as Black and are currently in high school. You do not need prior leadership experience to apply. We encourage applications from students with or without previous leadership roles, and from those with or without personal mental health experiences. What matters most is your willingness to show up honestly, listen, and use your voice.

📅 Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

If you care about mental health, equity, and creating change for yourself and other girls, we encourage you to apply. Your lived experience, ideas, and perspective matter here.

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* 1. Full Name

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* 2. Pronouns (optional)

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* 3. Age

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* 4. Race/Ethnicity

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* 5. Gender Identity

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* 6. Sexual Orientation

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* 7. Do you identify as a person with a disability?

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* 9. School & Grade Level

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* 10. City / County

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* 11. Phone Number

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* 12. Preferred method of contact

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* 13. What is the primary language(s) spoken in your home?

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* 14. Please List Caregiver or Parent's Name (if under 18 years old, otherwise put N/A)

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* 15. Please List Caregiver or Parent's Phone Number (if under 18 years old, otherwise put N/A)

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* 16. Please List Caregiver or Parent's Email (if under 18 years old, otherwise put N/A)

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* 17. Please List Your Preferred Emergency Contact's Name and Phone Number

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* 18. Why are you interested in joining the Her Voice Youth Board?

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* 19. What does “having a voice” mean to you?

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* 20. What issues related to mental health matter most to you or your peers right now?

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* 21. What does mental health mean to you in your everyday life?

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* 22. Many youth leaders are connected to mental health through their own experiences or through people they love. Which of the following best describes you?

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* 23. In your school or community, what do you think adults misunderstand most about youth mental health?

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* 24. What makes it easier for you to feel safe talking about mental health?

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* 25. How easy is it for you to get mental health support at school?
(Check all that apply)

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* 26. What changes would you like to see in how schools or communities support Black girls’ mental health?

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* 27. Which best describes you?

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* 28. Tell us about a time you spoke up for yourself or someone else.

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* 29. What strengths would you bring to this Youth Board? Select all that apply.

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* 30. The Youth Board meets quarterly and includes youth-led projects in between. Are you able to commit to this?

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* 31. What kind of youth-led project would you be excited to work on?

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* 32. What support would you need to be successful on the Youth Board? Select all that apply.

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* 33. If you ever felt overwhelmed while serving on the Youth Board, what kind of support would help most?

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* 34. Name and email of a teacher, counselor, mentor, coach, or trusted adult who knows you well and can speak to your character and commitment.
(We may or may not contact them.)

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* 35. Is there anything else you want us to know about you? (Optional)

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