Youth Voice

Youth voice isn’t a feature of Open Doors. It’s the foundation.

Their experiences, insights, and leadership inform everything from our curriculum to how we train adults to show up in real conversations about substance use and other behavioral health concerns.

Youth are actively involved in the work

…not as participants on the sidelines, but as collaborators, facilitators, and leaders helping guide the future of Open Doors.

Youth Council

Young leaders who help shape the Open Doors curriculum, messaging, and direction

Facilitator-in-Training (FiT) Program

A pathway for young people to build facilitation skills and co-lead Open Doors trainings

Featured Youth

Stories, reflections, and lived experiences from youth connected to this work

We believe that when young people are trusted, supported, and heard, the work becomes more relevant, more honest, and more impactful for everyone involved.