Marin 9 to 25: A Youth-Centered Accountable Community for Health
Marin 9 to 25 is transforming youth well-being in Marin County through a youth-led, equity-driven collaborative model. As an Accountable Community for Health (ACH), it addresses inequities in mental health, education, housing, and substance use by centering youth leadership and cross-sector collaboration. Through its flagship program Find Your Way—which includes youth scholarships, LGBTQ+ advocacy, art and film showcases, and recovery events—Marin 9 to 25 empowers young people to shape solutions and drive systems change in partnership with public agencies. Uniting systems, nonprofits, and residents, this ACH demonstrates that centering the needs and experiences of youth can strengthen equity and resilience across entire communities.
The Marin 9 to 25 case study highlights:
A Silent Crisis – Rising youth distress, substance use, and inequities in Marin County underscore the urgency of a youth-centered response.
Breaking Barriers Through Collaboration – Agencies and nonprofits align resources and coordinate efforts, dismantling silos that once limited impact.
Youth Leading the Way – From Find Your Way to countywide projects, young people design resources, co-chair meetings, and drive solutions.
From Campaign to Countywide ACH – With CACHI’s support, Marin 9 to 25 evolves into a lasting framework for equity, workforce, and accountability.
Shared Power in Practice – Youth and adults co-lead teams, produce multilingual tools, and embed equity into lasting systems change.
Lessons for the Field – Marin 9 to 25 shows how infrastructure, power-sharing, connection, and equity strengthen youth well-being.
Marin 9 to 25 demonstrates that centering the experiences of underserved youth strengthens equity and resilience across entire communities.