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National Mental Health Corps

Mission: Leading the charge to solve the mental health workforce crisis. Vision: A nation where mental wellbeing is possible for all.

Health360 hosts several AmeriCorps National Service Programs that take a community-based approach to our nation’s physical and mental health crisis. AmeriCorps members are deployed in communities across the nation implementing evidenced-based programs that tackle health disparities in underserved communities. Health360 is also home to Healthy Minds Alliance (HMA), which is an innovative AmeriCorps

program that increases the capacity of our partners to address mental health needs in their local community. Established in 2013, Healthy Minds Alliance has partnered with a variety of organizations from across the nation including universities, school districts, community health centers, health care systems, mental health centers, crisis call centers, and AHECs who host one or more Healthy Minds Alliance AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps members serve full-time, 40 hours per week for 10 months, building capacity at their host site to address local mental health needs. Health360 is home to Northwestern Connecticut Area Health Education Center (AHEC), one of the four regional centers that comprise the Connecticut AHEC Network. AHEC focuses on developing a pipeline of future health care professionals who are prepared to practice in Connecticut’s rural and urban underserved communities.

08/15/2026

Back-to-school season is here!

We're proud to share Mental Health America's Back-to-School with Mental Health in Mind resource hub, offering free tools and practical guidance for students, parents, caregivers, young adults, and educators.

Whether you're navigating a new school year, supporting a child's mental well-being, or creating a positive classroom environment, these resources can help you start mental health conversations, manage transitions, recognize when someone may need support, and build resilience throughout the school year.

Explore the resources: https://mhanational.org/back-to-school-with-mental-health-in-mind/

08/13/2026

Volunteer hours are valuable, but what you gain goes far beyond a number.

At National Mental Health Corps, you'll have opportunities to build leadership, communication, teamwork, and professional skills while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Every experience is a chance to grow, and every skill you build today can help shape your future.

Interested in learning more? Follow NMHC and explore how you can get involved.

🎥 Created by National Mental Health Corps' Youth Mental Health Academy interns in partnership with Child Mind Institute.

08/08/2026

We're proud to launch the National Mental Health Corps in South Carolina!

AmeriCorps members will serve with local host site partners to expand access to evidence-based mental health education while strengthening communities and growing the behavioral health workforce.

We're excited to share our host site partners and the impact ahead. Stay tuned!

AmeriCorps Volunteer SC

08/05/2026

Mental health needs more leaders, advocates, and future professionals, and that's exactly what NMHC is building.

Whether you're interested in psychology, nursing, counseling, social work, or public health, there's a place for you to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Follow along to explore career pathways, hear from professionals, and discover opportunities in the mental health field.

🎥 Created by National Mental Health Corps' Youth Mental Health Academy interns in partnership with Child Mind Institute.

08/03/2026

One bad grade doesn't define your intelligence, your potential, or your future.

It's easy to jump to the worst-case scenario, but one assignment is just one moment, not your whole story. Instead of asking, "What if I fail?" try asking, "What's one thing I can do next?"

Save this for the next time school feels overwhelming.

🎥 Created by National Mental Health Corps' Youth Mental Health Academy interns in partnership with Child Mind Institute.

08/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Krissi Raines as the South Carolina Operations Manager for National Mental Health Corps!

Krissi will lead the implementation and growth of our South Carolina program, working alongside host sites and community partners to strengthen the behavioral health workforce and expand access to mental health education and prevention services across the state.

We're excited to have her on the team and look forward to the impact we'll make together. Welcome, Krissi!

07/30/2026

We're excited to announce the launch of the National Mental Health Corps AmeriCorps program in South Carolina!

Together with community partners across the state, we'll be expanding mental health education, strengthening prevention efforts, and helping build South Carolina's behavioral health workforce.

Host site announcements are coming soon, we can't wait to introduce the organizations joining us for this first year. Stay tuned!

Volunteer SC

07/28/2026

You don't have to wait until you're in crisis to ask for help.

Mental health support is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, anxious, or simply in need of someone to listen. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and help is available 24/7.

If you or someone you know needs support, call, text, or chat 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline .

Thank you to SAMHSA for continuing to raise awareness about this lifesaving resource. 💙

07/20/2026

We don’t say this lightly:

Without funding, moments like this don’t happen.
Calls go unanswered.
People fall through the cracks.

We’re working to make sure that doesn’t happen, but we need your help.
If you’ve been thinking about giving, now is the time:
👉 https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/816766/donate

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Waterbury, CT

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https://www.nationalmentalhealthcorps.org/

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