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Click here for details!be nice.take the pledgebe nice. en Españolour programsbusinessschoolsteamfaithbe nice. bookMental Health First Aid/QPR TrainingHSAA Trainingsget helpcrisis hotlinefind local treatmentunderstanding mental healthmental health screening toolget involvedattend an MHF eventbe nice. ambassadorshost a fundraisermhf eventskids and family expostomp out stigmashining through art show & auctionabout usstaffboard of directorsshopDONATEtake the pledgetake the pledgebe nice. en Españolour programsour programsbusinessschoolsteamfaithbe nice. bookMental Health First Aid/QPR TrainingHSAA Trainingsget helpget helpcrisis hotlinefind local treatmentunderstanding mental healthmental health screening toolget involvedget involvedattend an MHF eventbe nice. ambassadorshost a fundraisermhf eventsmhf eventskids and family expostomp out stigmashining through art show & auctionabout usabout usstaffboard of directorsshopDONATESearch...ambassadorsspread awareness through our missionhomeGet Involvedbe nice. ambassadors*NOTE: This project is currently on hold and will pick up again in May. If you would like to sign up, you can continue to do so, but keep in mind, you will not receive correspondence until May. Thanks! join the be team Our volunteer program is getting an upgrade. We are looking for advocates who are passionate about representing our mission and helping us spread awareness surrounding the be nice. action plan as a lifestyle. We’re calling it the be team. There are two levels of involvement - be active. ambassadors and mission ambassadors. Look over the descriptions below and see if and where you fit. If this sounds like you, please fill out an application and sign up to attend a 30-minute information session. Level I Ambassador : be active This is a base-level volunteer. This participant will have the opportunity to represent the be nice. action plan at community events, (along with an MHF staff member or a mission ambassador) such as health fairs, pop-up shops, and our two annual events. Level II Ambassador : mission ambassador As a mission ambassador, you represent and build awareness surrounding mental health and suicide prevention education using the be nice. action plan as your platform. It is the MHF’s mission to “equip individuals with the knowledge to recognize, understand, accept, and take action when it comes to mental health.” It is your job to assist us in fulfilling this mission in your community. You will be fully trained with the knowledge surrounding the be nice. action plan and have the confidence to “talk the talk” and “walk the walk.”You will aid the MHF staff in volunteer opportunities, micro and macro fundraising events, along with participating in the MHF’s annual fundraising events Stomp Out Stigma and Shining Through.You will be given the tools needed to create connections with potential donors, sponsors, schools, businesses, faith institutions, and local shop vendors.You will be given content to post and share on your social media platforms.Mission Ambassadors will be reviewed yearly. This is especially important for those who are interested in committee or trustee membership. Our gear is a great conversation starter. Each level will be equipped with be nice. merchandise to build awareness. Take the first step to becoming an ambassador today! *NOTE: This project is currently on hold and will pick up again in May. If you would like to sign up, you can continue to do so, but keep in mind, you will not receive correspondence until May. Thanks!First NamePlease fill out this fieldLast NamePlease fill out this fieldPhonePlease fill out this fieldEmailPlease fill out this fieldAreas that interest youAdvocacyEducation ProgramsEvents FundraisingMarketing + CommunicationsSocial MediaSpeaking EngagementsWhy are you interested in being an ambassador for mental health and the be nice. action plan?Please fill out this fieldSelect an orientation date and timeTBD Please add any comments or questions you might havePlease fill out this fieldsubmit All ambassadors will be required to take the pledge. This is a 15-minute exercise to learn each step of the action plan - to notice, invite, challenge, and empower. take the pledge Contact the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan160 68th St. SW Suite 120 Grand Rapids, MI 49548info@benice.org | 616.389.8601 Download Our 990 Form Sign Up for the be nice. mailing listsend This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. This website requires JavaScript to function propery. Please enable JavaScript and refresh the page. get help right now if you are thinking of harming yourself or you are in emotional distress, please reach out Emotions can be really painful sometimes. If you are using self-harm to manage your emotions, we want you to pause and reach out to one of the numbers above. Texting "nice" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line) is a good way to cool down and get some positive coping mechanisms to manage how you're feeling right now. Si no sabes a quién recurrir, solo escribe NICE al 741741. 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