Ready to make a difference in your
school and community?
Zero Reasons Why is a teen-led mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign.
Our mission is to remove the stigma around mental health by activating our three pillars:
- Remove the Stigma
- Build Community Support
- Commit to Education
The Teen Council brings together students from across local high schools who are passionate about supporting mental health and making a difference.

What You’ll Do as a Teen Council member
As a member of the Teen Council, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn how to advocate for student mental health
- Support your mental health and the mental health of your friends/peers
- Meet students from other local high schools
- Help plan and execute mental health awareness events and initiatives
- Create social media content for the ZRW channels
- Build leadership, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Connect with community leaders, including elected officials and mental health professionals
- Earn volunteer and service hours
- Apply for scholarships for participation and outstanding work done through Teen Council initiatives (graduating seniors only)
- Help shape the future of mental health conversations in schools across the county

Who Should Apply?
You don’t need to be a mental health expert to join! We’re simply looking for students who:
- Care about helping others
- Want to reduce the stigma around mental health
- Enjoy working with others
- Have ideas for creating positive change
- Are willing to listen, learn, and grow
- Are committed to showing up and participating
Outgoing, quiet, creative, organized, experienced activist, first-time volunteer—all students are welcome!
Teen Council Expectations
Being on the Teen Council means being part of a team. To make sure our work is successful, members are expected to:
Attend Meetings & Events
- Members should attend all meetings whenever possible. It’s okay if you need to miss a meeting, but please notify Zero Reasons Why leadership and staff at least 24 hours in advance.
- The Johnson County Teen Council meets on the first Thursday of each month from September through April. A complete schedule will be provided after acceptance.
- The Sedgwick County Teen Council meets on the third Thursday of each month from August through April. A complete schedule will be provided after acceptance.
- Students must attend at least four Teen Council meetings before February 2027 to participate in Advocacy Day in Topeka.
Things to know about meetings & events:
- All Teen Council meetings qualify for volunteer/service hours.
- All meeting reminders, updates, and announcements will be shared through the Teen Council GroupMe (please download GroupMe and make an account using the phone # you provided in your application)
- Transportation is not provided to any of our events. However, carpool opportunities may be available if staff or Teen Council leadership are notified in advance.
Participate in Outreach & Community Activities
- Freshmen and sophomore members are expected to help with at least one tabling or community event each school year. These opportunities will be posted in the GroupMe and will be tracked by Teen Council leadership.
- Junior and senior members are expected to help with at least one tabling or community event each semester. These opportunities will be posted in the GroupMe and will be tracked by Teen Council leadership.
- Most tabling events last 2-4 hours and all qualify for volunteer/service hours.
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Ready to Join the Movement?
We’re excited to see how you make a difference, connect with others, and create communities where mental health conversations are welcomed and supported.
We look forward to meeting you!
