Mental Health Improvement through Community Colleges jobs and careers

About Mental Health Improvement through Community Colleges

We partner with community college providers, decision-makers, and students to assess current gaps in mental health access for students and help colleges identify evidence-based interventions and strategies to bridge these gaps. Community colleges have lower costs, more flexible classes, and are often closer to home than 4-year colleges and universities. They are key drivers of social mobility and serve diverse student populations. 62% of full-time community college students are employed, and 29% are first-generation college students. Nearly half of community college students report symptoms of a mental health disorder, and the majority of these disorders go untreated. Unaddressed mental health concerns contribute to poorer academic outcomes and also impact student retention, future earnings, and long term health outcomes. Our mission is to work with community colleges to determine how to most effectively support the mental health needs of community college students.