Healthy Youth Initiative
The Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative (HYI), formerly Mercer Island Communities that Care, grew out of the recognition that most Mercer Island youth are healthy and thriving, and yet significant improvements can still be made to improve trends in overall youth well-being.
Mercer Island has a long-standing history of highly valuing the health and safety of local youth. Research suggests that youth in affluent communities are more at risk for alcohol and other drug use than is generally assumed. From 2007-2017, the Mercer Island Communities that Care (MICTC) project was funded by the Drug Free Communities (DFC) grant to increase underage substance use prevention efforts on Mercer Island.
The Healthy Youth Initiative continues the efforts of MICTC, and has expanded to include mental health promotion, family support services and youth engagement. HYI is made up of local experts, Island residents, community and regional partners dedicated to positively impacting the lives of youth in our community.
To learn more, please contact the Healthy Youth Initiative Project Coordinator, Michelle Ritter, at michelle.ritter@mercerisland.gov, or visit the new HYI Website.
Upcoming Events
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05/01/2024 - 1:00pm
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05/15/2024 - 1:00pm
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05/22/2024 - 10:30am
Contact Information
Follow this link for the latest facility and program information.
CLOSED Luther Burbank Admin Building
2040 84th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: (206) 275-7611
Email: miyfs@mercerisland.gov
MIYFS welcomes everyone. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all of our services and in our interactions with the community. We respect, value and celebrate the attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person unique.
MIYFS provides culturally appropriate services and maintains an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
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