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The Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) supports and advocates for unrestricted access to safe, legal, and affordable healthcare services for adolescents in accordance with federal law. It is the right of all people, including young people, to have the tools necessary to control their sexual and reproductive health. Often youth are disproportionally impacted by the challenges (finances, transportation, insurance, proximity to quality care facilities, provider competence and support, etc.) that most people face in seeking care, and they also face unique challenges as minors regarding confidentiality and parental consent.
MOASH's Stance
Youth Advisory Councils
Michigan Youth Voice
Who?
Michigan youth ages 16-21 (younger youth may be accepted on a case by case basis)
there is no specific criteria for members within MY Voice, but each year we try to prioritize diversity in different ways
What?
members are involved in various youth advocacy efforts throughout the year and use their voices of experience to improve services for youth across the state
receive training on a variety of sexual health topics
undergo leadership develpment
gain communication skills
work on advocacy efforts
Where?
young people residing anywhere in Michigan are welcome to apply
most meetings are solely offered virtually, but MY Voice has a few in-person meetings throughout the year. If you cannot make it in person, you will be able to attend virtually.
Why?
to inform the services, programs, and materials created for youth by MOASH and other community partners
Other Programs
Washtenaw County Community Conversations
MOASH is working alongside the Michigan Department of Education, the Neutral Zone, the University of Michigan Spectrum Center, and Springmatter to implement the Washtenaw County Community Conversations (WC3) program. Among other objectives, the program seeks to develop and implement community workshops in each of the nine Washtenaw County school districts in order to raise awareness of the needs of LGBTQ+ students. The goal of these workshops is to increase sexual orientation and gender identity awareness, knowledge, and allyship skills among community members.
