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
    • Stigma Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program
    • Community Outreach
    • 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 (We currently only accept service learners ages 16 and older 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 for criminal background, drug and alcohol screening, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing
  • Complete required trainings, as assigned

Everyone Has a Story. Yours Matters.  

The Courageous Minds Speakers Bureau brings together a small, supportive group of people who want to learn how to build the skills and confidence to share their mental health experiences. This includes those who have faced challenges themselves and those who have supported someone they care about. Together, we explore how they reached out for help, what healing has looked like, and how they care for their wellbeing today. 

Each story helps build empathy, spark understanding, and reduce stigma in powerful ways.Through authentic storytelling and open conversation, our speakers help change the way people think and talk about mental health and also offer hope to others who may be going through a difficult time. 

About Our Courageous Minds Workshops

Build Confidence and Find Your Voice

Being a Courageous Minds Speaker is about helping you discover the strength of your own narrative. Whether you hope to share your story with friends, family, your community, or simply for your own healing, we are here to help you feel confident, supported, and heard.  

We support you in this journey through a combination of practical, evidence-based safe storytelling training in a series of workshops with group discussions and guided reflection. You will learn how to shape your story in a way that feels safe, empowering, and impactful. 

Your story has the potential to affect positive change, both for yourself and if you do decide to share, for the audience listening. After participating in the workshop series, you will have opportunites to share your story in a variety of settings including high schools, colleges, parent groups, community forums, conferences, and more.

Your Voice Can Create Change 

Our speakers represent a wide range of ages, cultures, identities, and experiences. By joining Courageous Minds, you become part of a community that supports mental health and recovery. Sharing your story can:

• • • Help build stigma-free communities that enhance mental wellbeing.
    • Connect you with others whounderstand and appreciate your journey.
    • Remind people they are not alone and that help is available.
    • Bring communities together for positive and meaningful conversations about mental health.

Your journey to becoming a Courageous Minds storyteller begins with one simple step. 
Apply to join our free workshop series! Applications are open now through January 25, 2026.

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If you would like to invite a Courageous Minds Speaker or panel to your school, organization or community group or organization, please complete our request form and we will reach out to you soon!

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