Youth Task Force Martha's Vineyard
About Us
In 2004, the YTF was established in response to concerns about the findings of the 1999 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) which documented high levels of substance use and other risky behaviors amongst Martha's Vineyard youth in grades 9-12. Today, the Youth Task Force (YTF) is a coalition of over 50 volunteer community members who work together to help children and adolescents make healthy decisions.
Our Mission
The Youth Task Force mission is to reduce substance use and other risky behaviors by promoting community-wide health and wellness for youth and families through a cooperative integrated network of youth, parents, health practitioners, health and social service organizations, public officials, educators, law enforcement officers, and other community members.
Our Vision
Our vision is a mobilized Martha’s Vineyard community with a culture that values substance use prevention.
YTF Staff & Board
Staff
- Angela Knapp
- Susan Mercier
- Scott Mullin
Steering Committee
- Christine Thompson Colbert
Legacy Steering Committee
- Mike Joyce
- Susan Doyle
Contact Us
- 35 Greenwood Ave | PO Box 2255
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 - (508) 696-5304
- contact@mvyouthtaskforce.org
Ways You Can Donate
Donations may be sent to
PO Box 163 Chilmark, MA 02535
