Committed to Supporting Youth Mental Health
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Led by the Schultz Family Foundation and Pinterest, YMHC is designed to scale nationally, leveraging cross-sector collaboration to maximize impact. These founding partners are committed to investing in young people to provide near-peer support while building a pipeline of trained mental health professionals.
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Through collaboration with state, funding, and strategic partners, the YMHC is building a scalable, community-driven solution to support youth mental health in historically underserved communities while building a pipeline of behavioral health professionals.
State Partners
State service commissions are helping lead a new approach to youth mental health support — one that connects service, workforce development, and community needs.
In its first year in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, and Texas, the YMHC deployed 317 Corps members across 172 service sites, serving more than 16,000 young people. Now in its second year, the Youth Mental Health Corps is active in 11 states, having expanded into California, Iowa, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Virginia – representing 175% growth.
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Planning States
For the 2026-2027 school year, the Youth Mental Health Corps will be active in 18 states, with plans to expand to half the country by the following year.
Planning states are using this year to design their YMHC programs. They’re identifying local needs, forging partnerships, and shaping innovative new pathways into the field — from career exploration to certification.
Funding Partners
Sponsors and funding partners are essential to the success of the YMHC - providing the resources, expertise, and commitment needed to respond to the youth mental health crisis now while building a sustainable, community-driven workforce for the future. The YMHC is grateful to the below sponsors and funding partners whose early investments have made the YMHC possible - and welcomes new partners to join this growing national movement.
Strategic Partnerships
Partnerships with organizations such as Peer Health Exchange, America's Service Commission, Inside Track, and the National Science and Service Collaborative provide additional support to states, community organizations, and members to enhance the impact of the YMHC.
Become a Community or State Partner
Learn more about how to bring the Youth Mental Health Corps to your community.