Purpose

The Mental Health Allies program is a Health Well-Being and Safety (HWS) organization, Collective Impact Initiative, that is co-led by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and The Well.  The program was developed with the desire to create a means to increase community awareness, information and access to mental health support.  Mental Health Allies are community members who are encouraged to regularly share information to their local sphere of influence about mental health services, activities, programs and general information (e.g. department, student group); put on quarterly events (e.g. speakers like Kevin Hines with resource fairs); and work to create an online community/directory of Allies that will be available to campus through our developing webpage. They are in essence ambassadors to mental health awareness at UCR.

Goals

The goal of the MH Allies program is to have trained ambassadors across campus who can:

• Increase awareness of and access to mental health services and programs across campus;
• Promote and disseminate mental health resources and information to peers and networks; and
• Plant the seeds of change to create a more accepting and inclusive community in support of mental health and well-being at UCR.

Become a Mental Health Ally- It start with signing up for one of our trainings!

Choose one of our training levels, in person or virtual, or start with one and participate in them all.  Learn about the levels below. 

• Bronze Trainings:

  In-person: October 9, 2024, 9:30-10:30am SHCC1320

  Virtual: November 14, 2024, 2-3:30pm

• Silver Trainings:   

  In-person: October 30, 2024, 1-5:00pm SHCC1320

  Virtual, November 5, 2024, 1-5:00 pm

• Fall 2024 trainings available for sign up today:   Individual Training Enrollment (Pre-scheduled) 

Testimonials

• "I joined Mental Health Allies to advocate for mental health and to promote positive conversation to get rid of stigma surrounding mental health discussions."
• "I joined the Mental Health Allies program in order to better understand the needs of my school population. And I've come to understand that a holistic well-being means to address our mental and physical health equally."
• "I HAVE greatly enjoyed being a part of UCR’s Mental Health Allies Program because this is an important topic that is near to my heart and family."

We can also tailor a specialized training for your group.  See details to schedule your training today! 

Request for Student Group Training                 Request for Faculty/Staff Training 

Mental Health Allies '22-'23 Cohort

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