Volunteer with Eastern Harmony Mental Health
Help Create Safe Spaces for Mental Health Conversations
Eastern Harmony Mental Health volunteers come from diverse backgrounds — students, professionals, parents, and community members — working together to help reduce stigma and make mental health conversations more approachable within our community.
Through cultural events, family support spaces, and community-based programs, volunteers help create welcoming environments where individuals and families feel comfortable learning, asking questions, and connecting to support earlier.
Why Volunteers Matter
Mental health support often begins with conversation. Many individuals and families do not seek help early due to stigma, language barriers, or unfamiliarity with available resources.
Eastern Harmony volunteers help create community environments where conversations can begin naturally and without pressure. Our work focuses on building trust and connection, allowing individuals and families to explore mental health topics in ways that feel culturally familiar and safe.
Eastern Harmony does not replace clinical services. Instead, we help communities connect to existing resources and support systems through community engagement and early outreach.
Ways to Get Involved
Volunteers participate in different ways depending on their background, interests, and comfort level. Whether you are new to mental health work or bring professional experience, there are many ways to contribute.
🟩 Community Volunteers
Who this is for
Community members
Parents and families
High school and college students
Individuals interested in community service
How you may participate
Supporting community wellness and resource booths
Welcoming participants at events
Assisting with community engagement activities
Helping create a friendly and inclusive environment
No mental health background is required. Compassion, openness, and willingness to support others are what matter most.
🟦 Emerging Mental Health Volunteers
Who this is for
Psychology or social science students
Gap year students exploring mental health careers
Individuals interested in public health or social work
How you may participate
Observing and assisting Family Support Groups
Supporting youth and family-oriented programs
Helping identify community needs and engagement patterns
Learning community-based mental health approaches
This role offers real-world exposure to culturally responsive mental health engagement beyond traditional classroom settings.
🟥 Professional Volunteers
Who this is for
Therapists and counselors
Psychiatric nurses and mental health professionals
Educators and wellness practitioners
How you may participate
Supporting community education efforts
Providing professional perspective and program guidance
Participating in discussions or workshops when appropriate
Eastern Harmony volunteers do not provide clinical services. Our focus is community engagement and early connection to existing mental health resources.
🟨 Community Voices & Storytelling
Who this is for
Some volunteers contribute by helping mental health conversations feel more relatable and approachable through storytelling, dialogue, and creative expression.
If you are passionate about helping communities talk about mental health in authentic and accessible ways, we welcome your perspective.
What Volunteers Gain
Meaningful community engagement experience
Exposure to culturally responsive mental health outreach
Opportunities to collaborate with professionals and community leaders
Leadership and program development opportunities for long-term volunteers
A supportive environment to learn and grow at your own pace
Not everyone has time to volunteer. Many members of our community choose to support this work by helping sustain our programs and community spaces in other ways.