Mental Health Outreach Coordinator

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; South Carolina; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Childcare assistance

Stipend

Living Allowance

Training

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

National Mental Health Corps (NMHC) AmeriCorps Volunteers support grief-informed mental health programming for children, youth, and families in South Carolina. They help coordinate grief support services, school-based programs, and community activities while promoting coping skills and resilience.

Throughout the service, volunteers receive training in Mental Health First Aid and QPR, and contribute to expanding access to compassionate mental health resources across communities served by Bridges

Qualifications

• Some college education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grief-informed mental health programming for youth and families.
• Coordinate grief support services and school/community programming.
• Support training initiatives such as Mental Health First Aid and QPR.

Education

Some college

Job description

The National Mental Health Corps (NMHC) is a national mental health workforce development program that partners with universities, school districts, health care systems, and community-based organizations to expand access to mental health education, prevention, and support services. NMHC AmeriCorps Volunteers serve within their communities to strengthen local capacity and support the implementation of evidence-based and evidence-informed mental health programming. At Bridges of Hope, NMHC Volunteers support efforts to increase access to grief-informed care and mental health resources for children, youth, and families impacted by grief, trauma, and loss. Through outreach, education, and direct program support, volunteers help create spaces where individuals can build coping skills, develop resilience, and connect with supportive resources. During their service term, AmeriCorps Volunteers receive training in mental health interventions such as Mental Health First Aid and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training. Volunteers use these skills to assist with community education, support groups, school-based programming, resource coordination, and outreach initiatives. Through their service with Bridges of Hope, members help strengthen community support systems and expand access to compassionate, community-based mental health and grief support services across South Carolina.

Member Duties

National Mental Health Corps (NMHC) AmeriCorps Volunteers serve alongside community organizations to expand access to mental health education, prevention, and support services. At Bridges of Hope, members support grief-informed mental health programming for children, youth, and families impacted by grief, trauma, and loss. Volunteers assist with grief support services, school-based and community programming, psychoeducational activities, and outreach efforts that promote coping skills, emotional wellness, and resilience. Members help coordinate support groups and events, distribute grief and mental health resources, and connect families with community services. Depending on organizational needs, volunteers may also support Mental Health First Aid and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training initiatives. Through service and community engagement, members help increase access to free, compassionate mental health and grief support for underserved youth and families.

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Training
• Relocation Allowance

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth

Skills

None

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Mental Health Outreach Coordinator

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

SOUTH CAROLINA

Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Jackie Nickolas

5 Commerce Rd

Newtown SC 06470

8608740848

[e-mail]

Listing ID 130495