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PROJECT
Mental Health Ambassadors
For young people aged 16 to 25, mental health challenges often remain hidden, deepened by social stigma and lack of early detection.
Led by the ARHM Foundation, the “Mental Health Ambassadors” initiative uses a “peer-to-peer” approach to support the most vulnerable youth. The project trains civic service volunteers, known as “ambassadors,” to raise awareness among 16- to 25-year-olds facing social vulnerability. By 2025, the program will span 23 areas across France. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 55 ambassadors, are deployed across 9 of the region’s 12 departments, connecting with peers primarily through social media and an online helpline.
By leveraging close relationships between participants, the initiative aims to change perceptions of mental health, combat stigma, and promote the early detection of mental health disorders.