Hear/SAY
Hear/SAY is the BHT Impact Youth & Family Creators' Collaborative, a paid program for youth and young adults ages 13–26, as well as parents and caregivers, that centers lived experience in the co-creation of behavioral health solutions.
In legal terms, hearsay is an out-of-court testimony offered to prove the truth. It is typically dismissed not because it lacks truth, but because the person who made the statement isn't in the room to be heard. We borrowed that idea intentionally. Hear/SAY is the infrastructure that puts youth and family perspectives in the rooms where innovators are designing and refining solutions that impact youth.
For youth and families, Hear/SAY is an intentional seat at the table to share your insights, work, and ideas on the kind of solutions that you and your communities need for better mental and behavioral health.
For innovators, Hear/SAY is the bridge between what youth and families are actually living and what you are passionate about getting right.
Published Work
Program Tracks
Writers Collaborative
Multi-month cohort based writing on a shared set of topics with coaching and mentorship
We invite you to apply because you're passionate about collective storytelling and a unique perspective only you can share.
*Launching Soon*
Contributing Writers
Flexible entry point to share your voice through a single article or series of articles
We invite you to apply because you have insights to share about behavioral health, and you don't need to wait for the perfect moment to speak up.
*Application Live*
Creative and Visual
Designs, illustrations, multi-media content and more to bring youth perspectives to life
We invite you to apply because you see behavioral health stories, moments, and the beauty that exists even in the hardest moments differently.
*Application Live*
Content Reviewers
Work closely with BHT Impact staff to shape content prior to publishing
We invite you to apply because you understand that words can cause pain, promote healing, and inspire change.
*Application Live*