Michigan Youth Mental Health Corps
Make a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of youth and young adults while exploring a career in behavioral health. Receive trainings during your service that will prepare you to work with peers and earn industry recognized certificates.
Regions
North, West and Southeast Michigan
Career Pathways Available
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- School-based / nonprofit-based pathway
- Peer support/recovery
- Community health worker
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Program Description
Michigan’s Youth Mental Health Corps will prepare young adults for behavioral health careers as they serve in schools and communities to positively impact youth and gain experience in mental health support.
School-based / nonprofit-based pathway:
- Must be 18 - 24 years old to serve
- Serve in schools, after school programs, and youth organizations to support mental health and wellness of youth
- YMHC activities may include: daily and weekly student check-ins, trainings for caregivers, and raising community awareness of mental health services
- Earn two or more stackable certifications, such as Mental Health First Aid, de-escalation training, etc.
- Earn higher education credits for members simultaneously pursuing a social work or similar degree
Peer support / recovery pathway:
- Must be 18 – 29 years old and have lived experience with substance use disorder or mental health challenges to serve
- Serve in community organizations and local clinics
- YMHC activities may include: intake and assessment, offering connections to resources, supporting youth and peers, and developing advocacy campaigns
- Receive training for service and to earn a Peer Recovery Coach Certificate or Peer Support Specialist Certificate.
Essential qualifications to participate in the Michigan Youth Mental Health Corps include:
Must be 18-24 in 2024 for school-based / nonprofit-based pathway; 18 - 29 in 2024 with lived experience for peer support / recovery pathway
Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must be a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
Unfortunately, individuals who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) through the US Department of Homeland Security are not eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member at this time
Interested in Applying?
Join the Youth Mental Health Corps
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Become a Community or State Partner
Learn more about how to become a partner to bring the Youth Mental Health to your community or to sponsor a state-wide Youth Mental Health Corps.
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Resources for Mental Health
Michigan Youth Mental Health Corps is committed to achieving accessibility of mental health services. While not a substitute for those services, a list of resources has been curated for those in need.
National Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Crisis Text Line
The Jed Foundation
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project - Gaming Industry Lifeline
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
MentalHealth.gov
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