Healthy Youth & Parents Through Partnership & Empowerment (HYPPE) is funded by the Atrius Health Equity Foundation through the Youth Change Agents Initiative, supporting youth-led community health solutions across Eastern Massachusetts.
The Greater Lowell Health Alliance (GLHA) is proud to announce the launch of Healthy Youth & Parents Through Partnership & Empowerment (HYPPE), a new youth-driven initiative supported by an 18-month, $1.4 million implementation grant from the Atrius Health Equity Foundation, with the potential to bring up to $4.5 Million to Lowell through 2030. GLHA is leading this effort in partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Project LEARN, Butler Middle School, Sullivan Middle School, Lowell High School, Lowell General Hospital/Tufts Medicine, Front Line Services, and additional Lowell Public Schools partners.
Our Mission:
To empower youth to drive community change through programs that promote social & financial opportunities, youth development, and lifelong health equity (where all people live healthy). Developed by teens on the Planning Committee.Our Vision:
We envision a Lowell where consistent investment inspires youth and families to become leaders & creators of health and equity, expand access to care, and expand the life cycle. Developed by teens on the Planning Committee.2025 Youth Community Health Improvement Plan
HYPPE Satellite Sites
HYPPE Core Competencies
- HYPPE Identity: Community & Team Building Workshops
Workshops designed for teens and parents to learn about the HYPPE program, its mission, and the importance of collaboration and community engagement. Workshops and activities include team and family bonding experiences.- Health Careers & College Pathways
Workshops that provide teens and parents with information and guidance on various career opportunities and college pathways within the health care and health related fields. Activities include health career internships, college prep experiences, health career mentorships, and career advising for both youth and households.- Community Leadership Lab
Workshops that empower teens to develop leadership, communication, and advocacy skills while designing and implementing health initiatives within the Lowell community. HYPPE youth will lead their own health initiatives in their organizations, neighborhoods, communities, and schools.- Mental Health
Workshops that support teens and parents in strengthening their mental well-being and equip them with the knowledge and skills to assist peers, families, and communities in promoting mental health awareness and support. Mental Health activities include experiences for HYPPE Youth and Households to explore and build their own mental health while learning how to support their peers, families, and communities mental health.- Financial Health
Workshops that educate teens and parents on essential financial literacy topics, including budgeting, saving, and responsible money management. Activities for both parent and youth include financial health guest speakers, mentorship, advising, and hands on education.By participating in HYPPE…
Youth will…
- Gain access to internships and college prep for high-paying healthcare careers, improving generational socioeconomic status.
- Engage in community-driven, holistic mental and physical health programs & lead community health initiatives
- Be paid to participate in this program
Parents and households will…
- Be engaged and involved with their child’s journey to a high-paying health care job
- Engage in educational workshops and programs to improve socioeconomic status, health, and insight to support their child
- Be incentivized to participate in this program
Get Involved
Want to partner with HYPPE? Share your opportunities with us! We are looking for:
- Internships
- Mentorships
- Community Service Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Guest Speakers
- Workshops
- Youth Events
- Merrimack Valley Youth Mental Health Resource Guide:
Merrimack Valley Youth Mental Health Resource Guide
Please complete the application below to have your agency included in the Merrimack Valley Youth Mental Health Resource Guide. All submissions will be reviewed by the committee before inclusion. If your agency offers multiple youth mental health or behavioral health programs, please submit a separate application for each program.
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Contact the GLHA to get involved: ella.harris@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org