MH First Sacramento, a project of Anti Police-Terror Project, is a cutting-edge new model for non-police response to mental health crisis. The goal of MH First is to respond to mental health crises including, but not limited to, psychiatric emergencies, substance use support, and domestic violence situations that require victim extraction.

Our purpose is to interrupt and eliminate the need for law enforcement in mental health crisis first response by providing mobile peer support, de-escalation assistance, and non-punitive and life-affirming interventions, therefore decriminalizing emotional and psychological crises and decreasing the stigma around mental health, substance use, and domestic violence, while also addressing their root causes: white supremacy, capitalism, and colonialism.

Upcoming MH First Events

WE’re Hiring!

MH First Sacramento is hiring! We are seeking two talented and committed individuals to join our team for the following roles:

• Mental Health First Administrative Coordinator: This position will maintain the calendar of the program coordinator and MH First committees; communicate with community partners;   perform general administrative duties, such as submitting invoices and financial reporting; maintain a regular presence on social media for MH First; and provide technical and administrative support to program coordinator, trainees, trainers and volunteers. Read the full job description.

• Mental Health First Project Coordinator: This position will coordinate all quarterly MH First trainings; seek out free or low-cost advertising opportunities to spread the word about MH First; and coordinate with volunteers, trainees, trainers, vendors and other MH First staff to fulfill grant obligations and participate in public events. Read the full job description.

We are seeking people who share our political analysis around state violence, have an awareness of the area in which we work, and are passionate about building just communities where everyone can thrive, specifically those living with mental illness. 

Both positions pay $20/hour and are for 20 hours/week. We are looking for someone to start on March 1, 2021.

HOW TO APPLY: Email aptpsacramento@gmail.com with resume and related mental health experiences.

Contact

MH First Sacramento is currently available for phone support only! We made this decision in order to keep our volunteers safe and healthy. We are available Friday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Call/text: (916) 670-4062

MHFirstSac@gmail.com