What is a FYSPRT?
FYSPRT (pronounced FIS-PERT) is a group created to bring families, youth, system partners, and community members together to strengthen and improve community resources used to address the behavioral health needs of children, youth and families.
All Regions in Washington State have an active FYSPRT, and some have local FYSPRTs. These groups come together once a quarter at the State FYSPRT meeting to discuss work to improve behavioral health services across the state.
Who attends a FYSPRT Meeting?
You!
Caregivers of youth who have received or are receiving behavioral health services
Youth who have received behavioral health services
Youth and Young Adults who are advocates for improving systems
Caregivers who want to offer support to other caregivers
Individuals who are passionate about destigmatizing mental illness
Mental Health Professionals who work with youth and families
Peers who provide support to youth and families in our region
Meetings are open to the public, all are welcome.
FYSPRT Mission and Vision
Mission - Through respectful partnerships, families, youth, systems and communities will effectively collaborate to proactively influence, and provide leadership to address challenges and barriers faced by the behavioral health service system for children, youth, and families in Washington State.
Vision - Through respectful partnerships, family, youth, systems, and communities collaborate, influence, and provide leadership to address challenges and barriers by promoting cohesive behavioral health services for children, youth, and families in Washington State.
There are currently ten Regional FYSPRT's in Washington.
Simply determine your region by finding your county of residence on the FYSPRT map below, and then follow these links to your regional FYSPRT website.