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.

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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.

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Our Vision

Our vision is a mobilized Martha’s Vineyard community with a culture that values substance use prevention.

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YTF Staff & Board

Staff


  • Angela Knapp
  • Susan Mercier
  • Scott Mullin

Steering Committee


    Legacy Steering Committee


    • Christine Thompson Colbert
    • Mike Joyce
    • Susan Doyle
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    Ways You Can Donate

    In Person

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    Online

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    Over the Phone

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    By Mail

    Donations may be sent to

    PO Box 2255 Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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