Tri-City’s Service-Learning program offers hands-on opportunities for individuals to gain practical experience in the field of community mental health. We believe that learning is most effective when paired with social responsibility, and the best way to achieve this is through combining action and education in a meaningful way. As a service-learner, you will work alongside Tri-City Mental Health professionals, assisting in a range of programs designed to improve the well-being of the community. Responsibilities may vary depending on the department, and service-learners have the opportunity to support programs such as:

• • • Tri-City Wellness Center, including it's annual summer camp
    • Peer Mentor Program
    • Therapeutic Community Gardening
      
    • Community Navigators
    • Stigma Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program
    • Housing Stability Program
    • Administration

Benefits of Becoming a Service-Learner

• • • Hands-on experience in community mental health 
    • Job training and professional development to build valuable skills
    • Resume enhancement with impactful experience
    • Personal growth and development
    • In-depth knowledge of community mental health 
    • Access to free evidence-based and trauma-informed behavioral health trainings, including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and more

Program Requirements

• • • Must be 18 years or older (Service-learners ages 16+ may be accepted for the Wellness Center annual summer camp)
    • Be connected with the Tri-City service area of Claremont, La Verne or Pomona (residence, work, school, etc.)
    • Clear a background check which includes Live Scan fingerprinting, drug and alcohol screening, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing
    • COVID-19 Vaccination: As a public behavioral health care agency, Tri-City Mental Health requires all personnel (including employees, interns, and volunteers) to provide proof of vaccination and booster (if eligible), or to have an approved exemption. Service-learners must also submit proof of vaccination or request an exemption under our Mandatory COVID-19 policy.
      
    • Completion of required trainings as assigned
      

Service-Learner Applications Currently Closed

Thank you for your interest in joining our Service-Learning program! At this time, we are at capacity and are no longer accepting new applications. We encourage you to check back in the future for updates. If you'd like to be added to our interest list or learn more about upcoming opportunities, please reach out to us atservicelearner@tricitymhs.org. 

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!