Member Engagement & Support
We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive environment where members can connect, learn, and grow.
Our aim is to equip you with the tools, skills, and experiences necessary to overcome challenges during your service and thrive in your future career.
We’ve partnered with leading organizations such as Peer Health Exchange (PHE) and InsideTrack to offer comprehensive services that focus on your well-being, personal growth, and career development.
Build Your Mental Health Network
Looking to connect, grow, and make an impact? As a YMHC member, you are part of a unique community of up to 700 young people serving across diverse states, programs, and community settings.
Peer Health Exchange (PHE) provides you with the opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for mental health and community engagement. Together, you’ll find support, share experiences, and learn from one another as you work toward making a difference.
What's in it for you?
Virtual Networking Gatherings: Meet and connect with YMHC members from across the country! Share your experiences, celebrate successes, and find support from peers who understand your journey.
Learning and Mental Health Resources: Access PHE’s digital platform, the Learning Management System, packaged with tools to support your well-being and professional growth, including:
On-demand training modules you can access anytime.
On-demand training modules you can access anytime.
How and when?
Flexible Learning: Access the LMS anytime for asynchronous training and valuable tools.
Monthly Trainings: Learn about topics like mental health education, youth advocacy, and handling secondary trauma from mentors and experts.
Plan Your Future with 1:1 Coaching
InsideTrack is here to help you navigate your professional journey with personalized coaching and tools to set you up for long-term success.
What's in it for you?
Personalized 1:1 Career Coaching: Work with your very own InsideTrack success coach who’s dedicated to helping you succeed. Whether it’s figuring out your next step or creating a plan to get there, your coach has your back.
Career Assessments and Goal Setting: Discover your strengths, define your goals, and create a roadmap for your future.
Soft Skills Development: Build essential skills like communication, teamwork, and leadership—skills you’ll use in any career.
Crisis Support Services: Support for members navigating basic needs challenges, including:
On-demand trReferrals to health and support resources on an as-needed basis.aining modules you can access anytime.
Supports to address safety, food, housing, and financial issues, emotional distress, and more.
You will first need to meet with your InsideTrack career coach, who will then refer you to the Crisis Support Services team for additional support.
How and when?
1:1 Coaching: Once you begin your service, your InsideTrack career coach will reach out to start your 1:1 coaching.
Flexible Scheduling: Set up sessions that work for you—via phone, email, or Zoom.
Support at Every Step
In addition to the professional support, Youth Mental Health Corps Member also have access to financial and personal supports.
National Science & Service Collaborative
For the YMHC, the National Science & Service Collaboration will use career surveys to measure the impact of member career data in the YMHC and inform workforce development programming.
What’s in it for you?
Baseline and exit Surveys: Enable members to reflect on their growth and inform program improvement.
Alumni Surveys: Gather insights six months post-service to understand long-term outcomes.
How and when?
Pre-post career survey: Emailed to YMHC members at the beginning of their services.
The exit survey: Emailed to YMHC members in their last month of their service programs.
The alumni 6-month post-service survey: Emailed to members 6 months after their service program ends.
YMHC Member Assistance Fund
We understand that unexpected challenges can arise during your service, and we’re here to help. The Member Assistance Fund is designed to provide financial support to YMHC members when they need it most.
How it works
Full-time and part-time YMHC members are eligible to apply. There is no minimum service hour requirement.
Eligible members can apply for up to $1,000 in direct cash assistance to address unexpected expenses around transportation, housing, medical, and family loss.
Easy access
Members will be able to access the Fund through a streamlined digital platform for submitting applications, getting approvals, and receiving funds quickly. Applicants will be notified of their application approval status within one week.
Monthly Member Newsletter
As a Member, you’ll also receive the YMHC Monthly Newsletter, designed to keep you connected and supported throughout your service. Each issue will include:
Stories and highlights from your fellow members
Updates from Peer Health Exchange and InsideTrack
Career resources, tools, and tips
Important program announcements and news
Grow as a leader. Shape the future of youth mental health.
The YMHC Leadership Fellowship is a unique opportunity for members to step into leadership roles, gain valuable skills, and make their voices heard. Fellows help guide the vision and impact of the Youth Mental Health Corps while developing as changemakers ready to lead in their communities and beyond.
Meet your YMHC Engagement Manager
Get to know the YMHC Engagement Manager, Inesha Williams, and learn how she’ll support you throughout your service journey.
