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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 31

#988Day is the moment to amplify life-saving resources & remind others: help is just 3 numbers away.
Compassionate help. Anytime. Anywhere.
Find resources & school-friendly activity ideas from our partner @988lifeline.bsky.social: 988lifeline.org/988-day/
#SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 31

POTENTIAL PARTNER ORGANIZATION SURVEY
‪This survey seeks feedback from organizations to determine how @nmhcorps.bsky.social ‬pivots, ensuring new programs align with current needs. All responses will be kept confidential & used only for program planning purposes. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 31

Suicide Warning Signs: 1 in 10 high school students indicate they have attempted suicide. Parents should know the warning signs, learn how to start a conversation and know what to do in a mental health crisis. Find resources from our partner @namicommunicate.bsky.social: www.nami.org/kids-teens-a...

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 30

Today's #ShoutoutSaturday member spotlight shines on TaJuana Conley, who began serving with CONTACT Helpline in May 2025, bringing nearly 15 years of experience in the mental health field and a deep passion for supporting individuals living with mental illness: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 30

"When asked questions about self-harm, bots like ChatGPT have been found to offer dangerous advice...For vulnerable teens..fleeting exposure to unsafe guidance can routinize harmful behaviors or provide dangerous how-to instructions." Dr. Ryan K. McBain @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/o...

Opinion | Teens Are Using Chatbots as Therapists. That’s Alarming.

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 29

Students struggling with mental health in college isn’t a new phenomena, but “the severity and pervasiveness have clearly worsened,” Annelle Primm, The Steve Fund’s senior medical director, said in an email. Read Danielle McLean via HigherEd Dive: www.highereddive.com/news/half-of...

Half of college students say their mental health is ‘fair’ to ‘terrible,’ survey finds

These issues may impact their trajectory, with large shares of learners reporting that they’re considering reducing their classload, transferring or dropping out.

www.highereddive.com

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 29

#FollowFriday: #NMHC is highlighting @linesforlife.bsky.social, a longstanding partner host site. In 2024, they expanded their partnership to include hosting 4 Public Health @americorps.bsky.social Members. Learn more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #MentalHealthSupport #SuicidePrevention

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 28

@namicommunicate.bsky.social Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program 9/4 -10/30 designed for family members, friends & loved ones of adults living with mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder & more: nrvnews.com/family-to-fa...

Family-to-Family Mental Health Education Program - NRVNews

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, New River Valley, is excited to announce the launch of its renowned Family-to-Family program, starting on September

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hanna Tomaszek: The Strategist with Heart: Building Programs and Relationships that Last.
Meet Hanna, Host Site Recruitment Coordinator from Arizona:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
If you are hiring, please reach out to Hanna on LinkedIn.
#MentalHealthSupport

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 28

"In classrooms across the country, mental health is no longer just a student services concern—it’s showing up in syllabi, becoming a credit-bearing topic, and reshaping how faculty talk about success." Read more from Misty Evans via Insight into Academia: insightintoacademia.com/mental-healt...

Mental Health Takes Center Stage in Higher Ed | Insight Into Academia

Mental health awareness is gaining steam across campuses nationwide, through related courses, faculty recognition and support, and cultural shifts In classrooms across the country, mental health is no...

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our partner the Jed Foundation is a proud member of the National Council for Suicide Prevention, and they are hosting a FREE data webinar on September 3rd at 3PM ET via Zoom.
Use the QR Code to register.
#TheNCSP #SuicideDataWebinar #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thomas Brook: Impact-driven professional, driving growth & strategic partnerships
Meet Thomas Brook, our Host Site Recruitment Specialist from Philadelphia, PA: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
If you are hiring, please reach out to Thomas on LinkedIn.
#MentalHealthSupport #BusinessDevelopment

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 27

New Study: "60% of surveyed officers said most of their peers wouldn’t disclose a mental health condition to a colleague, & nearly three-quarters believed officers wouldn’t tell a supervisor." Read @amandavhernan.bsky.social in Stateline/ @westvirginiawatch.com: westvirginiawatch.com/2025/07/30/s...

Stigma still keeps police from seeking mental health care, study finds • West Virginia Watch

Police officers may face hundreds of traumatic incidents over their careers, but many still hesitate to seek mental health support.

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 26

Imani Tolbért: This Recruiter Doesn’t Miss. She Matches.
Meet Imani Tolbért, our Member Recruitment Specialist from Indianapolis, IN: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
If you are hiring, please reach out to Imani on LinkedIn.
#MentalHealthSupport

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 26

"...healing doesn’t always begin with therapy...Their approaches reflect a growing movement in #YouthMentalHealth: one that sees value in meeting youth where they are, not waiting for them to show up in a clinic."
Read Tezeta Tamrat via @newprofit.bsky.social: newprofit.org/impact-story...

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 25

Have you registered for the 2025 @mhanational.org Conference? Our partner is bringing together experts, innovators & advocates implementing strategies that improve #mentalhealth care, expand access & create lasting change. Washington, D.C., Oct 16-17: mhaconference25.eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp...

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 25

Sarah Wolf: Mission-Driven and Results-Focused | A Strategic Optimist Who Builds Teams, Trust, and Equity

Meet Sarah Wolf, our Member Recruitment Coordinator, from Springfield, IL: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
If you are hiring, please reach out to Sarah Wolf on LinkedIn.
#MentalHealthSupport

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 25

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs, ⚠️normalize help-seeking, and let people know there are proven treatments that work. Check out our partner SAMHSA’s #SuicidePreventionMonth toolkit ➡️ samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention-month
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthSupport

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 24

SAVE THE DATE: Find out about The annual Walk for Suicide Awareness Sept. 7 by the Stark County Suicide Prevention Coalition and Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR) via the Canton Repository: www.cantonrep.com/story/news/l...
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 24

From our partner @activeminds.bsky.social:
🌟 Applications are NOW OPEN! 🌟
If you're 18-25, join the Mental Health Advocacy Institute and get paid to learn, grow, and create a mental health advocacy action plan for your campus. 🙌
Apply: activeminds.tfaforms.net/5021350
#MentalHealthAwareness

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 24

The Jim Irsay family announced more than $800,000 in #KickingTheStigma Action Grants to 18 nonprofits & organizations, with impact in Indiana, who provide mental health treatment services or raise #MentalHealthAwareness: www.colts.com/news/kicking...
#MentalHealthSupport #SuicidePrevention

Kicking the Stigma announces 2025 Action Grant recipients

Irsay family gives more than $800,000 in Kicking The Stigma Action Grants to 18 nonprofits and organizations

www.colts.com

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 23

Today's #ShoutoutSaturday member spotlight shines on Megon Dennis serving with CONTACT The Crisis Line. Megon began service this August & has been participating in an intense 4-week training program, preparing her to answer the center’s crisis calls & chats. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 23

"As she prepares to compete for the Miss America title in September, Hannah Palmer remains rooted in service, using her platform to promote early mental health awareness among children through her nonprofit, The Sunflower Project." Read Melissa Thrasher in EMU Today: today.emich.edu/story/story/...

Eastern Michigan University alum Hannah Palmer crowned Miss Michigan, uses platform to champion youth mental health

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 22

#FlashbackFriday: Please Help Us Help Our Staff Find New Jobs!
We can’t say enough good things about our staff - although our COO Celia Meyer does her best! We want the world to see how amazing they are & find them a place in their organization: www.linkedin.com/pulse/please...
#MentalHealthSupport

Please Help Us Help Our Staff Find New Jobs!

That’s not exactly a headline any organization wants to write, is it? Unfortunately, the AmeriCorps funding that supported NMHC AmeriCorps member placements at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline centers wi...

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 22

#FollowFriday: #NMHC is highlighting CONTACT The Crisis Line, a crisis call center partner host site in Jackson, Mississippi. They've been providing around-the-clock emotional support & crisis intervention services to the community for over 5 decades. Learn more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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