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Teen Health Advocate Program

The Teen Health Advocate (THA) Program is for teenagers who are interested in health issues and want to promote health messages amongst their peer group. The program will help teens develop skills that will empower them to be effective advocates for their community.

Requirements:
  • Written application and interview
  • 6 month commitment (January-June)
  • Ages 14-19 years old
  • Attend trainings on
    • Teen Health Issues
    • Advocacy skills
  • Complete a group advocacy project
  • Attend an outreach event with the TRC

This program is an opportunity to make friends who have similar interests while building leadership and teamwork skills. Upon completion of the THA Program, participants can receive a letter of recommendation and earn community service hours.

To become a Teen Health Advocate, please e-mail: trc@cbwchc.org or call 212-226-8866 x209 to talk to one of our Teen Health Educators.


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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
To secure a spot in any of our events, please RSVP by email at trc@cbwchc.org or call 212-226-8866 (x209).
Upcoming Events

event icon College night for Seniors to Surviving the First Year of College
3/12/2010
4:00-6:00pm at the TRC. Come learn what to expect as you set off to college. Whether you are staying in or leaving the city, there are a few tips and tricks that will help you start off your college-life right. You do not have to be a senior to attend!

event icon New York Teens Got Talent
4/17/2010
1:00-3:30pm at the YMCA: 100 Hester St. Do you have a talent?! The TRC is hosting its first talent contest (singing, dancing, poetry, instrument)! What’s at stake? A cash prize! For those interested you must hand in a completed application to the TRC with a 1 minute video clip of your talent to the TRC on Saturday March 20 or March 27 from 2-6pm. All members of a group must register.

Forms download:
  ~ Surviving First Year of College Flyer
  ~ NY Teens Got Talent Registration Form
  ~ NYTGT Flyer
  ~ Rules for Contestants.pdf

All events held at:
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Pediatrics Department-Teen Resource Center
125 Walker Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-8866 ext.209