All parents benefits from new strategies, tools and community support during times of transition. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative offers evidence-based and expert experience to support parents as their children transition into preschool, early adolescence and young adulthood.

Island youth are experiencing negative consequences that can be prevented. HYI understands that most Islanders highly value the health and safety of local youth and there are things we can do with youth at any age that will positively impact their development.

Mental health promotion is focused on building assets and strengths in Island youth to enhance quality of life. HYI understands that most Islanders highly value mental health and positive stress management, and there are things we can do at any age that will positively impact our well-being.

Island youth are experiencing negative consequences that can be prevented. HYI understands that most Islanders highly value the health and safety of local youth and there are things we can do with youth at any age that will positively impact their development. This includes a focus on youth grades 6 through 12, and members of our community that identify as Chinese, Korean and those members of the LGBTQ+ community.