Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network
The Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network (OYLPN) believes youth are essential partners in prevention. By bringing together young people and prevention professionals, OYLPN builds authentic youth-adult partnerships that equip youth with the leadership skills, knowledge, and opportunities to create lasting change in their communities.
Through collaboration, leadership development, and prevention efforts, OYLPN helps reduce the onset of substance misuse while promoting healthy lifestyles and positive youth development.
OYLPN Youth Advisory Council
How Council Members Make an Impact
- Education, Training, and Skill Development
Learn from prevention and behavioral health experts while strengthening leadership, advocacy, and prevention skills. - Youth Advising
Provide youth perspectives and recommendations to inform programs, initiatives, and grant opportunities. - Advocacy
Represent youth voices through civic engagement, policy discussions, and decision-making on issues affecting young people. - Peer-to-Peer Prevention Messaging
Create prevention campaigns, educational resources, and outreach efforts that encourage healthy behaviors and raise awareness of behavioral health. - Partnerships and Collaboration
Work alongside community organizations, coalitions, and youth-led groups to strengthen prevention efforts and amplify youth voice across Ohio.
How Do I Get on the Youth Advisory Council?
Students who will be in high school beginning in Fall 2026 are encouraged to apply. Youth Advisory Council members are
expected to make a commitment to actively participate in meetings, projects, and leadership opportunities throughout
the program year.
Click the button below to view the eligibility requirements and complete the application.
If you have any questions, please contact Max Doll at mdoll@preventionactionalliance.org.
To learn more about or join the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network, contact us at (614) 230-4228 or at oylpn@preventionactionalliance.org.