CCC Launches Youth & Family Mental Health Peer Advocate Program

CCC is excited to announce a new Youth and Family Mental Health Peer Advocate Training Program, aimed at empowering community members to support youth and families facing mental health challenges.

This initiative invites youth, parents, and community members who are passionate about mental health and community wellbeing to become trained peer advocates. Participants will receive professional training, develop practical support skills, and gain opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Program Information

Office Hours
Sunday, March 8,   1:00 -3:45 PM
Sunday, March 22, 1:00 -3:45 PM
CCC Chinese School (Shaker Middle School) - Caferia

Please Stop by with any questions or concerns

Reception & Information Session
April - Specific Time and Location (TBD)

Registration is required and refreshments will be provided.

Who Can Apply

CCC is currently recruiting:

• Youth Peer Advocates (ages 18–30) with lived mental health experience
• Family Peer Advocates who are parents or caregivers supporting children facing mental health challenges
• Community members who are compassionate, eager to learn, and interested in supporting others
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Training Benefits

Participants will gain professional skills and receive stipends as they progress through the credentialing pathway:

• Step 1: Complete Level 1 Credentialing – $250 stipend
• Step 2: Earn Provisional Credential – $500 stipend
• Step 3: Begin Employment as Peer Advocate – $1,500 stipend

The program is supported through the New York State Peer Advocates Workforce Development Initiative and implemented in partnership with Vanderheyden and the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Community members interested in becoming advocates or learning more are encouraged to attend the information session.

For questions: president@cccalbany.org
Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.

华社推出青年与家庭心理健康同伴倡导者培训项目

华社正式推出青年与家庭心理健康同伴倡导者培训项目，旨在培养社区成员成为心理健康支持者，为青年和家庭提供理解与帮助。

该项目面向 青年、家长以及关心社区心理健康的居民 招募学员。参与者将接受专业培训，学习实用支持技能，并通过自身经验帮助面临心理健康挑战的人群。

项目信息

办公时间
周日，3月8日，  下午 1:00 -3:45
周日，3月22日，下午 1:00 -3:45
华社中文学校 (Shaker中学) - Caferia

请向我们咨询任何问题或疑虑

说明会与交流会

四月，具体时间和地点待定

需提前报名，现场提供茶点。

招募对象

• 青年同伴倡导者（18–30岁）：具有心理健康相关经历的青年
• 家庭同伴倡导者：正在或曾经支持孩子面对心理健康挑战的家长或照护者
• 关心社区、乐于学习并愿意帮助他人的社区成员
• 欢迎双语或多语人士参与

项目收获

参与者在完成不同阶段培训后可获得补助：

• 第一阶段：完成一级认证 — 补助 $250
• 第二阶段：获得临时认证 — 补助 $500
• 第三阶段：开始从事同伴倡导者工作 — 补助 $1,500

该项目由 纽约州心理健康办公室 支持，并与 Vanderheyden 合作开展。

欢迎对心理健康支持和社区服务感兴趣的青年和家庭报名参加。

咨询邮箱：president@cccalbany.org
扫描海报二维码即可申请。