PURPOSE/ABOUT US

The Youth Health Link website is to serve as a central place for adolescent health information. This website will be a one stop-shop portal for youth health information, linking numerous websites and resources for youth and youth partners to access. The Youth Health Link is a significant way to improve effectiveness, efficiency and bridge the gaps across NM such as; resources, communication, information, services and opportunities to work together.

A vital part of Adolescent Health in New Mexico is for all youth to feel they have a future and support system's that are concerned about their health and well being.

All youth in New Mexico should have the right to be happy, healthy, safe, and to know the consequences of their actions, whether positive or negative. Young people should have the right to pursue an education, not only high school, but college—no matter the circumstances. Youth also deserve to feel like they have a future and support system.

Partner with youth and adults to advocate and cultivate the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, social and educational fundamentals of youth health in New Mexico.

Good health of young people are vital and significant in order to increase capacity and development of youth involvement today and in the future. This is accomplished through providing the following outcomes:

• Safe and supportive environments
• Skills, motivation and opportunities to learn all the time (academically and professionally);
• Opportunity to fully participate as valuable members of their communities.

These outcomes will prepare youth to assume adult roles in their families, communities and work environments.