Chapters Back-to-School Resources

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Here are different opportunities to engage in the mental health conversation as the new school year begins. We are so happy that you are part of the Active Minds community!

V-A-R®

V-A-R: Validate, Appreciate, Refer® is Active Mind’s everyday tool to assist you and everyone around you with everyday challenges. Learn more and access this effective curriculum.

Learn more

CALM

CALM is a microaggression repair tool to help heal relationships and maintain trusted connections with allies and friends.

Learn more

Active Minds Slack®

Join our Chapters Slack® Channel, if you haven’t already, to stay connected on all things related to Active Minds Chapter Network.

One-Way Texting

Don’t miss another important update from Active Minds. Sign-up for our one-way texting community. Just text “Hello” to (202) 350-0299

1,000 Schools in 1,000 Days

Active Minds is on a mission to have 1,000 K-12 schools, that are new to Active Minds, engage with our programs and resources in the next three years.

Learn more

Middle & High School Resources Homepage

A central location for K-12 schools to find resources to help students engage in the mission for mental health awareness and improvement, both individually and as a school community.

Learn more

2023 National Student Conference

Save the Date! July 7-8, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (that’s right…back in person!) Learn more about the conference and sign-up to receive updates.

More info

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Emerging Scholars Fellowship

Applications are now open for becoming a 2023 Emerging Scholar! This is an opportunity for students to complete funded, independent mental health projects and connect with a network of young scholars and experts.

Apply today

Your Voice is Your Power

Students start a coalition or an Active Minds Chapter and use the resources provided through the Your Voice Is Your Power initiative to help prioritize the mental health well-being of all students - specifically BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students.

Learn more

Your Voice Is Your Power (HS Edition)

The same objective as the university level Your Voice Is Your Power program, just slightly adjusted to better fit the needs of high school students.

Learn more

V-A-R® Certification Training

Did you know that you can get certified in V-A-R®? SIgn-up for a free training session through Zoom and be best equipped to support the mental health well-being of your community.

Internships and Fellowships

Current openings for all available internships and fellowships can be found on our Careers page.

Apply here

Nash Family Scholarship

This academic scholarship supports emerging professionals to support their pursuit of masters-level education in a mental health-related field.

Learn more

Start an Active Minds Chapter

This is the Chapters Foundations Workbook that will guide anyone interested in starting an Active Minds Chapter (or has just started one) to know how best to start

Download here

All of Us Research Program

The All of Us Research Program is an effort to advance individualized health care and having as many students as possible participate will ensure a diverse group to inform the best steps for action.

Learn more

Chapters Team Office Hours

Members of the Active Minds National Staff hold office hours for students to connect with them and ask questions or brainstorm ideas.

Schedule here

Active Minds Store

The Active Minds Store is slightly refreshed and will be adding new and exciting items regularly. Use code “CHAPTER10” at checkout and save 10% on your next order!

Shop today

Chapters Back-to-School Resources

a box of goodies and tools, on us

V-A-R®

V-A-R: Validate, Appreciate, Refer® is Active Mind’s everyday tool to assist you and everyone around you with everyday challenges. Learn more and access this effective curriculum.

CALM

CALM is a microaggression repair tool to help heal relationships and maintain trusted connections with allies and friends.

Active Minds Slack®

Join our Chapters Slack® Channel, if you haven’t already, to stay connected on all things related to Active Minds Chapter Network.

One-Way Texting

Don’t miss another important update from Active Minds. Sign-up for our one-way texting community. Just text “Hello” to (202) 350-0299

1,000 Schools in 1,000 Days

Active Minds is on a mission to have 1,000 K-12 schools, that are new to Active Minds, engage with our programs and resources in the next three years.

Middle & High School Resources Homepage

A central location for K-12 schools to find resources to help students engage in the mission for mental health awareness and improvement, both individually and as a school community.

2023 National Student Conference

Save the Date! July 7-8, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (that’s right…back in person!) Learn more about the conference and sign-up to receive updates.

Emerging Scholars Fellowship

Applications are now open for becoming a 2023 Emerging Scholar! This is an opportunity for students to complete funded, independent mental health projects and connect with a network of young scholars and experts.

Your Voice is Your Power

Students start a coalition or an Active Minds Chapter and use the resources provided through the Your Voice Is Your Power initiative to help prioritize the mental health well-being of all students - specifically BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students.

Your Voice Is Your Power (HS Edition)

The same objective as the university level Your Voice Is Your Power program, just slightly adjusted to better fit the needs of high school students.

V-A-R® Certification Training

Did you know that you can get certified in V-A-R®? SIgn-up for a free training session through Zoom and be best equipped to support the mental health well-being of your community.

Internships and Fellowships

Current openings for all available internships and fellowships can be found on our Careers page.

Nash Family Scholarship

This academic scholarship supports emerging professionals to support their pursuit of masters-level education in a mental health-related field.

Start an Active Minds Chapter

This is the Chapters Foundations Workbook that will guide anyone interested in starting an Active Minds Chapter (or has just started one) to know how best to start

All of Us Research Program

The All of Us Research Program is an effort to advance individualized health care and having as many students as possible participate will ensure a diverse group to inform the best steps for action.

Chapters Team Office Hours

Members of the Active Minds National Staff hold office hours for students to connect with them and ask questions or brainstorm ideas.

Active Minds Store

The Active Minds Store is slightly refreshed and will be adding new and exciting items regularly. Use code “CHAPTER10” at checkout and save 10% on your next order!

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