Community Mental Health Fellows

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The Community Mental Health Fellows program, a collaborative initiative between Dwight Hall at Yale and the Connecticut Mental Health Center Foundation, engages undergraduate students in a comprehensive experience. Led by Director of Service Track and CMHC Foundation Director Kyle Pedersen, Director of Research Track Dr. Sarah Fineberg, student leaders, and Dwight Hall at Yale Program Manager Mark Fopeano, students form a cohort. The program begins with an introduction to the extensive work of CMHC, followed by the identification of specific projects aligning with the CMHC Foundation’s goals and the personal interests of the students. Fellows are matched with a mentor within a project placement that is either research-focused (e.g., wet lab, clinical) or service-focused (e.g., community forensic services, psychiatric street outreach). There are also opportunities for fellows to engage in professional and alumni panels in the fields of public and mental health.

Fellows actively reflect on their experiences through weekly written reports and participate in regular cohort conversations. The program also fosters peer-to-peer support, allowing fellows to periodically meet and discuss their experiences, leading to the development of collaborative projects.

23-24 Student Leaders:

• Ariana Reichler (Service Track; ariana.reichler@yale.edu)
• Jennifer Okolo (Service Track; jennifer.okolo@yale.edu)
• Tramy Nguyen (Research Track; tramy.nguyen@yale.edu)

These student leaders play a crucial role in guiding and enriching the experience of the Community Mental Health Fellows program. You may contact them if you have any questions about the program.