ME-RAP Youth Caucus!
Youth Caucus
The ME-RAP Youth Caucus is a group of young people with lived experience of substance use—whether in recovery themselves, practicing harm reduction, impacted by overdose, or loving someone who is. United by a shared commitment to change, they work together to build safer, healthier communities across Maine.
We currently support youth caucuses in Kennebec and Washington County! Reach out if you want to get involved or start a caucus in your community! These groups are best suited for those aged 12 to 18.
Community Impact Projects!
At their regular meetings, ME-RAP Youth plan and carry out a wide range of community impact projects—from organizing public events and movie screenings, to testifying on key legislation, to volunteering for community cleanups and outreach efforts.
United by a shared vision for justice, health, and safety, these young change makers are not only raising their voices—they're taking action. Whether it's advocating for policy reform or rolling up their sleeves to make their neighborhoods cleaner and more welcoming, the Youth Caucus is proving that when youth lead, communities thrive.
Youth Naloxone Training
The ME-RAP Youth organize peer-led Naloxone training sessions that equip young people with the skills to recognize the signs of an overdose and confidently respond in an emergency—empowering them to save lives in their own communities.
Fun! Fun! Fun!
The ME-RAP Youth organize know how to have FUN! Whether it’s slip-and-slide days, movie nights, birthday parties, or sharing a meal, we make space for joy, laughter, and connection. For us, building community means being there for each other through the tough times and the good times—and we show up for both, together.
Recovery in Maine: Youth Voices.
In the summer of 2022, ME-RAP Youth Organizers came together to create a powerful short film about prevention, healing, and hope. Every young person featured in the film is part of the recovery community—whether they are in recovery themselves, love someone who is, or have lost someone to overdose.
The film follows youth organizers as they prepare to testify at the Maine State House and speak out at Governor Mills' Opioid Response Summit, bravely sharing their stories and calling for change.
Created by youth for youth, this film is more than a message—it’s a movement. It calls on communities to take prevention seriously, to equip young people with life-saving tools like Naloxone, and to make prevention efforts engaging, empowering, and even fun.
Special thanks to filmmaker allies, Alexandra Morrow, Alexander Sutula, Ashley Kotzur, Lamia Lazrak, Nick Haquin, Pete Morse, Riss Bickford, and Tadin Brown As well as Gordon Smith, Governor Mills Office for Opioid Response, Points North Institute, Sarah Erwin, Sean Flynn, and Senator Matthew Pouliot.