The NYC Health + Hospitals Adolescent Health Program (AHP) has been working since 2012 to improve the health and development of adolescents and young adults across New York City. This YouthHealth program is funded by the Young Men’s Initiative through the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity/Children’s Cabinet and is dedicated to making system-wide changes to achieve its goal.
Explore the mission, vision and values that guide our YouthHealth program below.
Mission
To ensure the physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being of adolescents and young adults served by NYC Health + Hospitals as they transition from childhood into adulthood. Through education, quality improvement, and youth & community engagement, we successfully partner with YouthHealth clinics to eliminate barriers and advance health equity.
Vision
To be a fully integrated program within NYC Health + Hospitals that engages adolescents and young adults in their health care and opens pathways for them to lead their healthiest lives.
Core Values
AHP has established YouthHealth standards to provide optimal care for adolescent patients and promote staff awareness of best practices for their well-being.
These values include:
- Youth engagement
- Practice partnership and engagement
- Multi-disciplinary collaborations
- Equitable access
- Quality improvement
- Diversity & inclusivity
- Capacity-building