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Jump Start Fellowship Program

From Mental Health America of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

& California State University Dominguez Hills

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"I found that the Jump Start participants were more prepared and better able to work in the field than some individuals I've worked with who have practiced for years."

- Edith Urner,
Exodus Recovery

"Looking back now, I realize how far I've come and more importantly, how wonderfully well the Jump Start experience prepared me for my work at Skid Row Housing Trust. Thank you for creating the program it really empowered me to move into a career that may not have otherwise been realized!"

- Paul Zawacki,
Session 4

What is Jump Start? Jump Start is a subsidized fellowship for people interested in working in the community (public) mental health field. The fellowship is open to graduates with a B.A. or B.S. in any field.

Participants will be trained in the classroom and gain first hand experience during an assigned internship. The Fellowship provides both philosophical and skills-based training for people looking to enter the mental health field who may not have previous experience.

Jump Start is run by Mental Health America of Los Angeles, is funded by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and located on the campus of California State University of Dominguez Hills.

Applications are Being Accepted on a Rolling Basis.

Jump Start for Fellows: Learn more about what Jump Start has to offer. Get a summary of our program's curriculum or learn how MHALA can Jump Start your career!

Jump Start for Mental Health Service Providers : Is a Jump Start Fellow the right person for a vacancy at your agency? Learn what Jump Start participants know, review sample participant bios and sign up to participate as an agency field placement!

Jump Start Recruitment: Help MHALA recruit participants for this valuable program.