MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING & APPRENTICESHIPS
══Not ready to apply yet? No experience? No problem. These programs pay you to learn — or cost little to nothing to start. Every listing links directly to the official program.
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Learn to recognize and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. An 8-hour evidence-based certification valued by employers in healthcare, education, and community services.
View Program →NAMI Education & Training Programs
NAMI offers free peer training for mental health advocates, educators, and support specialists. Completing training opens volunteer and paid roles in community mental health.
View Program →Crisis Counselor Volunteer Training
Become a certified crisis counselor who texts with people in crisis. Rigorous 30-hour online training. Many counselors use this as a resume credential for entry into mental health careers.
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