Northwestern CT AHEC is requesting proposals from non-profit agencies who are interested in serving as a host site for a full-time AmeriCorps member serving in the Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Corps.
The Youth MHFA Corps is an innovative AmeriCorps program that engages community based organizations to support widespread implementation of Youth Mental Health First Aid™ in communities across the nation.
There is a sense of urgency in our nation to improve awareness, recognition and ability to respond to the needs of youth experiencing symptoms of mental illness. National, state and local leaders are calling for implementation of YMHFA™ to help communities improve their ability to respond to the mental health needs of youth.
The Youth MHFA Corps places AmeriCorps members at community based agencies across the nation. During their one year service term AmeriCorps members are trained as YMHFA™ instructors and provide YMHFA™ certification classes for community members who work with youth.
Follow this link to learn how to apply to become a Youth MHFA Corps host site:
The Connecticut Public Health Association is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). APHA is the national voice of public health and champions the health of all people and all communities. They are the only
organization that combines a 140-plus year perspective, the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health and a member community from all public health disciplines and over 40 countries. Learn more at www.apha.org.
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