A bi-annual assessment of Illinois youth will be given later this spring.

Tony Kirkman is the Executive Director of the Piatt County Mental Health Center and indicates the Illinois Youth Survey is given to eighth, tenth, and twelfth graders in Illinois. It is a self-reporting survey of various aspects of overall wellness.

According to Kirkman, agencies in Illinois like the Piatt County Mental Health Center, take this data and use it to inform them of the challenges facing teens in their communities.

Survey results take about two to three months to return to the Piatt County Mental Health Center. Kirkman indicates it is a great guide in informing him of how they can best serve youth in the community through education.