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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.

04/17/2026

Spotted along a local walking trail, a simple but powerful reminder: “You matter.”

Messages like this, paired with immediate access to support like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, meet people where they are, outside, alone, and often in moments when they may need it most.

Prevention doesn’t only happen in offices or classrooms. It happens in everyday spaces, on paths people walk every day, offering a quiet but clear signal that support is always within reach.

This is what a community that cares looks like.

04/15/2026

Board Member Spotlight: Courtney Hunter

Courtney Hunter of Crisis Text Line brings a powerful voice and perspective to the National Mental Health Corps Board, grounded in real-time support and innovation in mental health care.

As highlighted in her words, the urgency of addressing rising su***de rates, depression, and loneliness has never been clearer. Courtney’s experience on the frontlines of crisis response informs how we think about urgency, accessibility, and meeting people where they are.

We’re grateful for her leadership and partnership in advancing this mission.

04/13/2026

South Carolina partners, we’re building something powerful, and we want you at the table.

The National Mental Health Corps is launching a statewide AmeriCorps program and we are now recruiting host site organizations ready to expand mental health support in their communities.

We are placing AmeriCorps members across South Carolina to deliver mental health prevention and early intervention services, strengthening community knowledge, improving early identification, and increasing connections to care.

We are seeking mission-aligned partners across sectors, including nonprofits, schools, higher education, healthcare systems, and government agencies.

If your organization is ready to expand its impact and be part of a statewide mental health workforce solution, we invite you to express interest.

➡️ Learn more and complete the South Carolina 2026 NMHC Host Site Interest Survey: https://forms.gle/dryzZAgBnr9CJdWp9

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04/10/2026

Tricia Harrity, CEO of National Mental Health Corps, will be joining the 2026 National Service Training hosted by America's Service Commissions.

This national convening brings together leaders across AmeriCorps, state service commissions, and community partners to strengthen the future of service and volunteerism across the country.

At National Mental Health Corps, we mobilize emerging professionals to expand access to evidence-based mental health supports in communities nationwide, while building a strong, service-driven workforce pipeline. We look forward to contributing to conversations on how national service can address growing mental health needs and drive lasting community impact.

If you’ll be attending April 14–16 in Addison, TX, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

04/08/2026

National Mental Health Corps is happy to share an upcoming webinar from our partners at Fresh Check Day, focused on advancing campus mental health through the power of storytelling and data.

Join this interactive roundtable to explore how tools like social media, MemoryFox, and data-driven insights can strengthen your campus mental health initiatives and expand your impact.

You’ll hear directly from Fresh Check Day leaders and gain practical strategies you can implement right away.

🗓️ April 14
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
📍 Virtual, Zoom

Secure your spot today: https://connecticutchildrens.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P1CY3Y6XREeSWxx1SOekEA #/registration

04/06/2026

Board Member Spotlight: Laurie Ann Halbe

Laurie joined the National Mental Health Corps Board in January 2026, and we are grateful for her investment in our mission and the perspective she brings to this work. Laurie is deeply committed to expanding access to quality mental health care and ensuring no one falls through the cracks. Her leadership reflects a focus on building systems that reach people early, reduce stigma, and strengthen support when it matters most.

At National Mental Health Corps, Laurie’s voice helps advance our efforts to grow a stronger, more responsive mental health workforce and expand access to care in communities nationwide. We are honored to have her as part of our board.

04/03/2026

National Mental Health Corps was represented at the Connecticut Workforce Summit hosted by CBIA, where leaders across sectors came together to shape the future of talent and opportunity in Connecticut.

We were encouraged to hear Governor Ned Lamont announce the launch of the Connecticut Career Pathways Commission, to be led by Miguel Cardona, Ed. D., alongside the introduction of the Connecticut Workforce & Education Strategy Blueprint. These efforts signal a strong, coordinated commitment to building accessible, high-quality career pathways for Connecticut residents.

Keynote speaker Mark C. Perna reinforced the importance of intentionally connecting the workforce pipeline and reframing how young people navigate their career journeys, challenging us to think differently about the value and competitive advantage we provide.

At National Mental Health Corps, we are proud to be part of this momentum. We are actively investing in strengthening Connecticut’s mental health workforce, with a focus on building sustainable pipelines that support emerging professionals, expanding access to care across communities, and working alongside new and existing partners to launch state-based initiatives that further advance this work.

The future of workforce development in Connecticut is collaborative, innovative, and deeply human-centered, and we’re excited to contribute to what comes next.

Pathways Commission announcement: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/04/02/lamont-signs-executive-order-establishing-connecticut-career-pathways-commission/

Check out the blueprint here: https://www.cbia.com/resources/workforce/connecticut-workforce-education-strategy-blueprint
Mark C. Perna
Former Secretary Miguel Cardona
Office of Governor Ned Lamont

04/01/2026

Connection, compassion, and a little bit of superhero spirit 🦸‍♀️

At UConn Waterbury’s Fresh Check Day, our Collegiate Health Service Corps students were on the front lines of peer engagement, creating space for honest conversations about mental health and inviting students to share and take with them words of encouragement from one another. CEO Tricia Harrity and Northwestern CT AHEC Director Nina Nhatavong joined to experience the impact firsthand and celebrate their leadership in action.

And yes, Coco the therapy dog stole hearts all day, reminding us that sometimes the simplest moments of connection can make the biggest difference 🐶

We’re proud to support the next generation of mental health leaders who are showing up where it matters most.

UConn
Jordan Porco Foundation

03/30/2026

Board Member Spotlight: Alex Puzone

Alex has been a steady and driving force behind National Mental Health Corps’ growth, serving as our longest-tenured board member and current Chairperson. His leadership reflects a deep belief that mental health deserves greater recognition, investment, and action.

Through his guidance, National Mental Health Corps continues to expand its impact, strengthening the mental health workforce and advancing support for communities nationwide. We are grateful for his commitment, vision, and the consistency he brings to this work.

03/28/2026

Celia Meyer, COO of National Mental Health Corps, will be attending the 2026 Connecticut Workforce Summit, hosted by CBIA, joining leaders from across business, education, government, and the nonprofit sector to shape the future of talent development.

As conversations focus on building sustainable career pathways and addressing rapidly evolving workforce needs, this moment is critical for the mental health field. The demand for a stronger, more prepared behavioral health workforce has never been greater, and innovative, cross-sector solutions are essential to meeting that need.

At National Mental Health Corps, we believe that strengthening the mental health workforce is foundational to healthier communities and a more resilient economy. Events like this bring together the partnerships needed to expand access, create new pathways into the field, and invest in the next generation of mental health professionals.

📅 April 2, 2026
📍 Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/3mnpsr3n

03/25/2026

Board Member Spotlight: Corey Bolt

Corey brings a deeply personal commitment to mental health, shaped by his connection to first responders and the challenges they face. We are honored to have his voice and leadership guiding National Mental Health Corps' work to expand support where it’s needed most.

03/20/2026

National Mental Health Corps is proud to be part of , The Corps Network's national gathering of leaders across the Corps community.

Join our session, Mental Health & Wellbeing in Corps Service - Advancing Awareness, Support, and Corps member Wellbeing, co-presented with AllOne Health, NAMI, and Crisis Text Line.

This workshop will highlight emerging mental health trends affecting Corps members and equip Corps staff and leadership with practical, actionable strategies to better recognize, respond to, and support mental health needs within their programs. Attendees will leave with strengthened approaches to advancing awareness, leadership practices, and sustainable systems that support Corps member wellbeing.

🗓️ March 24–25
🔗 Learn more and register: https://cvent.me/50RLbE

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