The Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC) is a groundbreaking initiative tackling the youth mental health crisis by placing AmeriCorps members where they’re needed most: in schools, community centers, health clinics, and youth-focused organizations.
Launched in 2024 by the Schultz Family Foundation and Pinterest in partnership with AmeriCorps and America Forward, the YMHC places young people between the ages of 18 to 24 in schools, community centers, and health clinics, where they support the mental health and well-being of youth. Serving alongside staff, these YMHC members connect with students through check-ins, group activities, and referrals to mental health resources.
In its first two years, YMHC will place over 1,000 members across the U.S. to make a difference in their communities while building meaningful careers in behavioral health.
