Introducing the Georgia Tech Mental Health Ally (MHA) program! The MHA program, developed by the Center for Mental Health Care and Resources (CMHCR), is for students who are looking for ways to be proactive and engaged in maintaining their own mental health and in sharing campus resource knowledge with other students. These students are also seeking to improve their resilience capacity and sustain their daily well-being.
Benefits of Being a Mental Health Ally
- Actively participate in creating a mentally healthy campus through direct education and experiential learning
- Dialogue and build community around issues of mental health and well-being
- Learn about available mental health and wellness resources
- Share your knowledge with peers and associate with clinical staff
What to Expect
Students can sign up for an MHA orientation with CMHCR staff to learn about mental health services and resources including counseling, referrals, and upcoming events. After the orientation, students will be able to assist as volunteers alongside counselors on community-oriented outreach and tabling activities. Those who participate will receive a T-shirt and a certificate, as well as receiving other giveaways from the program.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
- Must attend the MHA orientation in September
- Must be enrolled at Tech for at least 2 more semesters
- Must participate in at least one CMHCR outreach event during fall and spring semesters
Time Commitment
Fall Semester
- 1 hour for the MHA orientation fall semester late August to early September
- 1 hour for the MHA new cohort meet and greet and group discussion
- 1-2 hours (or more if interested/available) of participation in outreach events, on a voluntary basis, for the Center for Mental Health Care and Resources
Spring Semester
- 1-2 hours (or more if interested/available) of participation in outreach events, on a voluntary basis, for the Center for Mental Health Care and Resources
- 1 hour for the End of Year party