Youth MOVE National

Motivating Others through Voices of Experience

Youth MOVE National is a youth-driven, chapter-based organization dedicated to uniting youth voices across the country and building systems where young people are heard, valued, and supported as leaders.

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A national youth movement

Where all youth thrive.

Youth MOVE National connects, supports, and develops youth leadership in advocacy to create positive change. Their work centers authentic youth engagement, youth-driven decision making, and the voices of young people with lived experience.

Founded in 2007 and officially registered as an independent 501(c)(3) organization in 2013, Youth MOVE National has grown into a national chapter network supporting young people, peer leaders, and youth-led advocacy across the country.

Youth are leaders today

Youth MOVE National believes young people should be active leaders now — not someday in the future.

Youth are equal partners

Young people should be included as equal partners in decisions, systems, programs, and policies that impact their lives.

Voice creates change

Youth can motivate others through their lived experience, advocacy, leadership, and connection.

National impact

Building youth leadership across systems.

Youth MOVE National helps shape national conversations around youth mental health, peer support, equity, recovery, and authentic youth partnership.

Supports a growing national chapter network
Elevates youth voices with lived and living experience
Develops youth leadership in advocacy and systems change
Promotes peer support, civic engagement, and community connection

Chapter network

Connected locally. Powered nationally.

Youth MOVE chapters are local, peer-run and youth-led groups that strengthen relationships, build leadership, and create safer, more affirming communities.

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