Mental Health Advocates of WNY

Youth Peer Advocates Program Director

Mental Health Advocates of WNY (MHAWNY) will create the full-time position of Program Director to lead its Youth Peer Advocates (YPA) program. YPA provides ancillary peer mental health services in schools and in the community for underserved children and young adults.

CATEGORY: Programs & Services
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY
AMOUNT: $80,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2021
WEBSITE: www.mhawny.org

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