The UAB Enterprise Mental Health Advocate Program offers a platform to showcase your commitment to promoting mental health within the UAB community. UAB Mental Health Advocates play a vital role in encouraging others to seek support when needed. And by proudly displaying a Mental Health Advocate Badge, you can inspire others to prioritize well-being in their own lives and contribute to a culture that promotes mental health for all.
As a trained UAB Mental Health Advocate, you will be empowered to…
- Promote a culture of mental health awareness.
- Identify peers in distress and provide guidance.
- Share and recommend mental health resources for the UAB community.
- UAB Mental Health Advocates are NOT trained to offer mental health or crisis counseling and coaching.
Mental Health Advocate Program Levels & Tracks
Mental Health Advocate Level 1
Earning the Mental Health Advocate Level 1 badge showcases your commitment to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma and fostering an inclusive environment.
Mental Health Advocate Level 2
Recognizes you have completed evidence-based training to identify and support peers experiencing mental health challenges, leading to a safer and more supportive campus community and promoting a culture of mental health awareness.
Level 2 Tracks:
Student
Faculty / Staff
Leader
Mental Health Fellow
Represents the highest level of mental health training and expertise; shows you possess advanced skills to address mental health challenges, respond to critical incidents and educate others on cultivating a coordinated approach to mental health and well-being on campus.
Fellow Tracks:
Student
Peer Responder
Facilitator
For an overview of all Mental Health Advocate Program Learning Paths, click here.
For more information about eligibility, training requirements and more...