What is a Mental Health Ally?

We have observed a rise in military spouses seeking mental health support at the Mentorship-HUB. MSAN has taken action to address a clear need within our community. This exciting new initiative follows certification previously granted only to MSAN volunteers. MSAN pioneered and continuously provides a structured and personal approach through a one-of-a-kind peer-to-peer mentorship experience within our proprietary Membership HUB, available 24/7. A recent member survey revealed that military-connected spouses need more mental health support:

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The Purpose of Mental Health Ally:  

 
 
 

MSAN is dedicated to offering top-quality mental health training to our mentees, empowering them with the necessary tools to uphold their well-being and that of their families and community.

Now, in alignment with MSAN’s mission, we are empowering more military spouses even further by offering this certification to active participants of MSAN’s mentorship program.

We are building an army of first emotional responders that will bring immediate and long term impact. The mental health allies will fill the gap between the moment a military spouse needs support and the time they receive professional services.

 

What our community has to say about mental health

 
 
 

How to become a Mental Health Ally:

MSAN is proud to partner with Psych Hub to certify our volunteers, staff, and mentees as a Mental Health Ally. All participants will receive annual certifications and the opportunity to earn up to 11 CE credits. The volunteers, staff, and mentees will receive more professional training on a quarterly basis from Psych Hub. The training will require 10 hours of training in the following courses presented below.

 

Eligibility requirements

The following are requirements that all mentees must complete in order to become a mental health ally:

  • Communication with assigned MSMP Mentor minimum of (3) times to include email, HUB chat and Zoom

  • Active in the Mentorship-HUB (comments, posts, engagements)

  • Complete 10 hours of self-paced training

  • Complete all 10 courses

  • 30 days to complete the training

  • Sign letter of Commitment & Responsibilities

  • Review after completion of training