Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis Requires Equitably Addressing the Climate Crisis

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration have the opportunity to create policy solutions that address the oppressive systems contributing to the youth mental health crisis and make bold moves to ensure a safe and hospitable planet.

May 15, 2022 | Fact Sheet | Juan Carlos Gomez

Removing Barriers to Mental Health Care is Essential for Children to Thrive

May 12, 2022 | News Clip | Kathy Tran

How Do I Find a Job After College? Here’s What to Prioritize

May 11, 2022 | Blog Post |

A View from the Classroom: How Policymakers Can Improve Teachers’ Mental Health

Affordable health care is essential for physical and mental health, financial security and employment success. However, low-income workers rarely have access to health insurance through their jobs and cannot afford to buy insurance without help. That’s why Medicaid is critical. It provides low-income people comprehensive health coverage that prevents illness, promotes children’s development, and supports employment. CLASP works to protect and build on historic gains in insurance coverage made through the Affordable Care Act—fighting back against federal efforts to repeal and block grant Medicaid and pressing states to expand their programs. We also address challenges central to the wellbeing of low-income individuals and families like accessing maternal depression treatment and young adult behavioral health.

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Suzanne Wikle

Project Director, Advancing Strategies for Aligning Programs (ASAP)

Health and Mental Health

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May 18, 2022 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis Requires Equitably Addressing the Climate Crisis

May 12, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

How Do I Find a Job After College? Here’s What to Prioritize

May 11, 2022 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

A View from the Classroom: How Policymakers Can Improve Teachers’ Mental Health

May 05, 2022 | News Clip | Adult and Postsecondary Education

Could Student Loan Debt Threaten Your Health?

May 05, 2022 | Blog Post | Health and Mental Health

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WIOA Opportunities for Action

CLASP is committed to making WIOA work. That’s why we’ve developed short, action-focused memos outlining how states, local areas, advocates, and service providers can leverage opportunities to serve low-income youth and adults through state and local plans, policies and guidance, and budget choices.

WIOA "Opportunities for Action" memos