What is the Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership?
The Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership (OAHP) is a diverse group of agencies, organizations and individuals with expertise in adolescent health and wellness, with the common goal of supporting optimal health and development for all adolescents. By encouraging cooperation, communication and collaboration among the programs, institutions, communities and individuals dedicated to adolescent well-being, the OAHP is uniquely positioned to provide leadership for local and statewide efforts to make progress in priority areas of adolescent health. OAHP has defined the target age range as 10-24 years.
Why focus on adolescents?
Adolescence is a unique developmental time in the lifespan of every individual. It is a time characterized by distinct and dramatic developmental, physical, social, emotional and intellectual changes. The physical and emotional changes that take place in adolescence are second only to the extensive changes that take place in infancy. Many lifestyle behaviors that contribute to or reduce risk for disease and disability in adulthood are developed in adolescence.
Mission and Vision:
The Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership (OAHP) is a diverse group of agencies, organizations and individuals with expertise in adolescent health and wellness, with the common goal of supporting optimal health and development for all adolescents. By encouraging cooperation, communication and collaboration among the programs, institutions, communities and individuals dedicated to adolescent well-being, the OAHP is uniquely positioned to provide leadership for local and statewide efforts to make progress in priority areas of adolescent health. OAHP has defined the target age range as 10-24 years.
Why focus on adolescents?
Adolescence is a unique developmental time in the lifespan of every individual. It is a time characterized by distinct and dramatic developmental, physical, social, emotional and intellectual changes. The physical and emotional changes that take place in adolescence are second only to the extensive changes that take place in infancy. Many lifestyle behaviors that contribute to or reduce risk for disease and disability in adulthood are developed in adolescence.
Mission and Vision:
- Mission: To advance and promote the safety, health and wellness of Ohio's adolescents.
- Vision: All Ohio adolescents are empowered and able to live safe, health and productive lives as they transition into and reach adulthood.
History of the OAHP
Founding Members
Guiding Principles
Leadership of the OAHP
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Founding Members
Guiding Principles
Leadership of the OAHP
(Website created and maintained by Simera Consulting, Inc.)
