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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.

10/24/2026

🏆 Mental fitness is part of the game!

Just like physical fitness, mental health deserves attention, practice, and care.

Ad Council's "Love, Your Mind" Playbook brings together professional athletes from across major sports leagues to share personal experiences, practical strategies, and everyday ways to strengthen mental well-being.

From managing stress and building resilience to knowing when to take a break or ask for support, the Playbook offers tools that everyone can use, both on and off the field.

At National Mental Health Corps, we recognize the importance of making mental health resources accessible and encouraging conversations that reduce stigma.

Explore the Playbook and find strategies that work for you: https://loveyourmind.com/sports/

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10/21/2026

📻 TUNE IN THIS THURSDAY!

Join us on the Southern Fried Morning Show with Benji & Lacey on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM!

🎤Benji and Lacey will be interviewing Krissi Raines, South Carolina Operations Manager with National Mental Health Corps, to discuss our exciting new program in South Carolina and the work we're doing to expand access to mental health support across the state. 💚

📡 Here's how to listen:
📻 Locally on 92.9 FM in the Abbeville, SC area
💻 Listen live online at https://wzlaradio.com

Were excited to share more about this new program and the impact it can make in communities across South Carolina!

Be sure to tune in Thursday morning! 💚

10/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Sarah Morain as our newest intern at National Mental Health Corps!

During her internship, Sarah will support initiatives focused on strengthening the behavioral health workforce, expanding career pathways, and advancing mental health education and prevention efforts. We're excited to have Sarah on the team and look forward to the contributions she will make to our mission.

Welcome, Sarah!

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10/10/2026

Tomorrow, October 10, is World Mental Health Day!

This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) is recognizing World Mental Health Day with the theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”

The campaign emphasizes the importance of ensuring that individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions are not only heard, but meaningfully involved in shaping the policies, programs, and services that affect their lives.

WHO reminds us that lived experience is a valuable form of expertise. By elevating these perspectives, we can strengthen peer-led approaches, reduce stigma, and advance more responsive, person-centered mental health care.

At National Mental Health Corps, we recognize the importance of community voices in building stronger systems of prevention, early intervention, and mental health support.

Learn more about the WHO campaign, explore its resources, and join the global conversation: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2026

10/07/2026

There’s something especially valuable about seeing prevention work come to life on a college campus.

National Mental Health Corps recently had the opportunity to attend Fresh Check Day at Quinnipiac University and experience the model firsthand. With Connecticut Children's working to advance youth su***de prevention efforts across the state, it was a valuable opportunity to see this approach in action and learn from the impressive level of student participation.

What stood out most was the level of student engagement. Students weren’t simply attending, they were actively participating in conversations and activities designed to make mental health and su***de prevention approachable, visible, and part of everyday campus life.

One memorable example was the “Elephant in the Room” table, where students could write about the things we often carry but don’t talk about with others. Alongside creative activities, campus partners, and even some four-legged support, the event demonstrated how thoughtful prevention programming can create meaningful opportunities for connection and conversation.

Thank you to Quinnipiac for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to learn from the experience. Seeing Fresh Check Day in action offered valuable insight into how student-centered prevention approaches can help create healthier, more connected campus communities.

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10/03/2026

This Monday, October 5, join Mental Health America for its Mental Illness Awareness Week Virtual Summit, a free virtual event focused on education, practical strategies, and resources to strengthen mental health and well-being in our communities.

The summit will explore important topics including:
• Reducing stigma around mental health
• Supporting mental health in the workplace
• Supporting caregivers and families
• Advancing whole-person care

These conversations reflect the importance of meeting people with support earlier and building communities equipped to respond.

At National Mental Health Corps, we’re proud to help advance that work by strengthening the behavioral health workforce and expanding prevention and early-intervention capacity in communities across the country.

🗓 Monday, October 5
⏰ 12–2 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual

Learn more and register through Mental Health America:
https://mhanational.org/calendar/mental-illness-awareness-week-virtual-summit/

10/01/2026

At National Mental Health Corps, we believe service can be a powerful pathway into the behavioral health workforce.

We’re excited to see the National Governors Association launch Service United, an initiative focused on expanding paid service opportunities that address community needs while helping people build skills, gain experience, and launch meaningful careers.

We’re especially encouraged to see youth mental health and behavioral health workforce development highlighted as examples of what service-to-career pathways can accomplish.

This is the future of service we’re working toward: serve communities, build careers, strengthen the behavioral health workforce.

Read more about Service United:
https://www.nga.org/news/press-releases/service-united-announcement/

09/29/2026

Su***de prevention is a year-round commitment. The work of showing up for the people in our lives is for all twelve.

Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent.

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09/25/2026

🚨 We’re hiring in Connecticut and Oklahoma!

National Mental Health Corps is looking for two Planning Coordinators, one based in Connecticut and one in Oklahoma, to help lead the development and expansion of our state-based AmeriCorps mental health workforce initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building partnerships, developing new programs, and turning ideas into statewide impact.

📍 Must reside in Connecticut or Oklahoma
💻 Remote, with in-state travel
💰 $65,000 + benefits
➡️ Learn more and apply on the Triad Behavioral Health Jobs Marketplace : https://app.hellotriad.com/jobs/719499917-planning-coordinator

Please share with someone who may be a great fit!

09/24/2026

Congratulations to Tia Dole! 🎉

National Mental Health Corps is proud to congratulate Tia Dole, Ph.D. on her appointment as the new President & CEO of Mental Health America.

This announcement is especially meaningful to us at National Mental Health Corps. Tia Dole is not only the incoming President & CEO of Mental Health America, she is also a valued member of the National Mental Health Corps Board of Directors.

We look forward to seeing Tia bring her leadership and vision to this new role at Mental Health America and are grateful to have her continued leadership as part of the National Mental Health Corps community.

Congratulations, Tia, on this exciting next chapter!

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