Youth Advocates from Waltham join statehouse push for mental health reform

Students from Waltham joined peers from across Metro South West communities at the Massachusetts Statehouse this week to call for expanded mental health support for young people statewide.

The visit was organized by the Alliance to Growth youth cohort, a leadership group created by Boston Children’s Hospital’s Office of Community Health through its Metro South West Community Health Initiative. During the advocacy day, students met with legislators, sharing personal experiences and urging investment in accessible, youth-centered mental health services.

The delegation included Waltham students Olivia Jeanty, Keira Frederique, Ivana Djambou, Brooklynn Mathieu, Rafaella Djambou, Nagaella Province and Monette Padilla.