PHIMC’s inaugural Youth Health Conference: My Health, My Voice, Authentically Me, will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This conference will amplify and engage young people and their champions across Chicago in strategic conversations around health-related topics, including substance use prevention and education, mental health, LGBTQIA+ health, violence prevention, HIV prevention and education, and justice involvement. Attendees will experience student-led learning, real conversations, and fresh insights on delivering quality health services to young people.
Funding for this program is provided in part through the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Block Grant through the American Rescue Plan Act and in part by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
The event is free and open to the public. It will be held in Chicago.
Conference Goals
- Develop community, empower youth, and shift perspectives to support holistic care for young people.
- Unite young people and their adult allies, such as public health and social work professionals, organizers, community advocates, and healthcare providers to address issues impacting the health and well-being of youth.
- Create an opportunity for youth to showcase their talents and concerns about their overall health.
- Highlight innovative youth-focused programming led by community-based organizations and agencies.
Thank you to our Inaugural Youth Health Conference Sponsor!
Learn more here about Sponsorship Opportunities
for the Youth Health Conference.
