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Minnesota 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

Central, Metro, Northeast, Southeast Minnesota

Program start date

Fall 2024

Career Pathways Available

School-based pathway
Recovery specialist pathway

Program Description

Through Minnesota’s Youth Mental Health Corps, you can explore career pathways into behavioral health, all while serving in schools and community organizations to boost Minnesota’s youth mental health strategy.

School-based pathway:

  • Must be 18 - 24 years old to serve
  • Serve in schools and community organizations to support mental health and wellness of youth
  • YMHC activities may include: work with 6th - 12th grade students 1:1 and in small groups to reduce school dropout and improve attendance
  • Manage a caseload of 30 students for a minimum of 12 weeks to provide student-centered support
  • Receive training in areas such as Boundaries and Mandated Reporting, Motivational Interviewing, and Cultural Competency & Cultural Humility
  • Earn certifications such as Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Narcan Administration, and General First Aid and CPR

Recovery specialist pathway:

  • Must be 18 – 29 years old with at least one uninterrupted year in recovery from a substance use disorder by the start date to serve
  • Serve in community organizations and local clinics
  • Offer peer support, mentoring, and resource navigation for individuals in their recovery journey
  • Receive training on relationship building, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and recovery resource navigation
  • Earn a Peer Recovery Specialist (CRPS) Certification

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Member Activities

Texas Youth Mental Health Corps members serving in CIS programs will support economically disadvantaged students by offering weekly one-on-one or small group sessions. These sessions will focus on six core components of the CIS program:

  • Supportive guidance and counseling
  • Health and human services
  • Parent and family engagement
  • College and career readiness
  • Enrichment
  • Academic Support

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Member Training and Support

In addition to university-based education, CIS will increase the number of training partners that offer stackable credentials:

  • AmeriCorps Training Requirements
  • Case-Management & Supportive Guidance Services
  • Trauma Informed Care & Mental Health Awareness
  • Professional Skills Development
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • AS+K Suicide Prevention Certification
  • CPR and First Aid Certification

Essential qualifications to participate in the Minnesota Youth Mental Health Corps include:

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Must be 18 - 24 at start of service for school-based / nonprofit-based pathway

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Must be 18 - 29 years old at start of service for peer recovery specialist pathway with direct or indirect experience with substance use disorders

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Must have a High School Diploma or recognized equivalent

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Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

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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?

Youth Mental Health Corps

To learn more about the Minnesota’s Youth Mental Health Corps and how to apply, visit Recovery Corps and MN Alliance with Youth.

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Resources for Mental Health

Minnesota 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

988 (or visit https://988lifeline.org/)

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

The Jed Foundation

Mental health resources for teens and young adults

The Trevor Project

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth

The Trevor Project - Gaming Industry Lifeline

1-866-488-7386 (Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for gamers)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Provides resources for treatment referrals and mental health information

MentalHealth.gov

U.S. government website with information on mental health topics

A.S.K.

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