Texas Youth Mental Health Corps
Join the Texas Youth Mental Health Corps! Make a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of at-risk students while gaining training and certifications towards a career in behavioral health.
Partners
Communities In Schools Central Texas, Community In Schools North Texas, Communities In Schools San Antonio
Regions
Central Texas, North Texas, San Antonio
Program start date
Fall 2024
Program Description
Members will serve in middle and high schools through Communities In Schools (CIS) and work with students at risk of dropping out. Members will be integrated members of the school community and part of the larger CIS support team on each campus.
School-based mental health navigator
Members will earn stackable credentials and/or credits toward a higher education program as they serve in schools, out-of-school-time programs, and community-based youth organizations in communities with limited access to mental health services.
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Member Activities
Texas’ Youth Mental Health Corps AmeriCorps members will serve with a Communities In Schools (CIS) school-based program by offering case management through weekly one-on-one or small group sessions to economically disadvantaged students. 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
Texas Youth Mental Health Corps AmeriCorps members will receive trainings within a school-based mental health navigator framework, including:
- AmeriCorps Training Requirements
- Case-Management & Supportive Guidance Services
- Trauma Informed Care & Mental Health Awareness
- Professional Skills Development
Additionally, members will earn one or more of the following certifications:
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- AS+K Suicide Prevention Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Essential qualifications to participate in the Texas Youth Mental Health Corps include:
Must be 18-24 in 2024
Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must pass a criminal history check
Must be a US citizen, US National, or Legal Permanent Resident
Member Benefits
As a member, you'll get:
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for current and future educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs or repay qualified student loans
Access to youth mental health training, career exploration, and peer networking opportunities
Interested in Applying?
Youth Mental Health Corps
To learn more about the Texas Youth Mental Health Corps and how to apply, visit the OneStar Foundation website.
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.
Resources for Mental Health
To learn more about the Texas Youth Mental Health Corps and how to apply, visit One Star Foundation's website.
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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