Youth MOVE Nevada

Our host, Brenna, sits down with Jazzy, Eva, and Coral from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada for an inspiring conversation about their bullying prevention initiative. Together, they dive into the importance of standing up to bullying, share personal stories of resilience, and offer thoughtful advice for anyone currently experiencing bullying. They also open up about how they care for their mental health.

This episode in our Voices for Change series, Brenna chats with Steven Burlingham Jr. from the Washoe County Teen Mental Health Leadership Program about what it's like navigating mental health as a student athlete, why he believes youth voices are essential in shaping mental health conversations, and the personal strategies he uses to care for his own well-being. He also leaves a powerful message for any young person who might be struggling right now.

Continuing with our Voices for Change series, Brenna sits down with Raghav Bhalla, from the Washoe County Teen Mental Health Leadership Program. They dive into a powerful conversation about why it is important for youth to be involved in conversations around mental health, and Raghav shares his experiences as a student athlete and how he takes care of his own mental wellbeing.

In this episode, Brenna and Ryley dive into Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to help youth understand their options for career exploration, job training, and workplace readiness. Learn who qualifies, what services are available, and how to advocate for yourself to access the support you need for a successful future! To learn more about Nevada’s VR and Pre-ETS programs, visit: Home - VR Nevada

This is the first episode in our Voices for Change series on the Youth MOVE Nevada podcast. Hosts Ryley and Brenna sit down with Mujtaba Shahzad, the founder of BrainSoul. They dive into a powerful conversation about youth mental health, youth advocacy, the critical importance of mental health awareness, and the mission behind BrainSoul.

Join Ryley and Brenna as they explore the topic of system of care. They will define system of care, explain the benefits, and dive deeper into one of its core values—youth-guided—and discuss why it is crucial for youth to play an active role in shaping the services and supports they engage with.

In this episode, Brenna and Ryley explore voting rights in Nevada, highlighting the importance of civic engagement and youth activism. They examine key aspects of policymaking that affect our democracy. Tune in to learn how these issues shape our communities and why your voice is crucial in the political process.

In this episode, Ryley and Brenna discuss bullying prevention, including recent changes to Nevada laws regarding bullying and how to report bullying through SafeVoice Nevada.

In this episode, Brenna and Ryley sit down with Abby and Maile from Coronado High School's Hope Squad to talk about their experiences with clubs and extracurricular activities at school.