THE HYPE COURSE IN MASSACHUSETTS
The HYPE Course in Massachusetts, offered by the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research, focuses on helping young adults with mental health conditions in achieving career goals, skill development, and successful transitions into adulthood. This program provides intentional services in skill development, goal-directed behavior, education resource development, and advocacy. It is designed for individuals aged 18-30 looking to find career direction, secure employment, pursue education, and enhance their skills for success.
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THE HYPE COURSE IN MASSACHUSETTS Samantha Hersh & Tatianna Bates UMass Chan Medical School Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research Implementation Science & Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC) The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
Acknowledgements The mission of the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research is to promote the full participation in socially valued roles of transition- age youth and young adults (ages 14-30) with serious mental health conditions. We use the tools of research and knowledge translation in partnership with this at risk population to achieve this mission. Visit us at: https://www.umassmed.edu/HYPE http://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR The contents of this presentation were developed with funding from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. We are grateful for their support.
WHATIS HYPE? The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
Helping Youth on the Path to Employment Career Goals Employment A career & educational service, focused on helping young people with mental health conditions consider and develop Skills for Success Education The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
HYPE provides Intentional Services in 3 areas: Skill Development Skill & Strategy Development Goal-directed behavior Accommodations & Assistive Tech Education Resource Development Campus/Job Partnership with Disability Services Peer Natural & Paid Coaching Skills Critical to Success Coordination of Resources for success Advocacy The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
Who is HYPE a good fit for? HYPE is for young adults, 18-30, who want to: Find a career direction Get a job Enroll in or return to school or vocational-technical programs Learn skills for success And more! The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
WHATARETHE HYPE COURSES? The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
There are 3 HYPE Courses: Choosing a career direction with personal and standardized assessment/ planning HYPE Career Decisions Preparing to Choose, Get, and Keep School/ Education HYPE School Prep Preparing to Choose, Get and Keep a job HYPE Work Prep The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
What does a HYPE Course look like? GROUP CLASSES INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS 6-7 weekly sessions, depending on the course 1 to 1 coaching 30-minute sessions 1 1.5 hours, virtual or in-person Help with class assignments, resume development, peer support, etc. 2 facilitators, including a young adult facilitator HYPE at Home The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
What people get if they take this course: Information Resources Skills Full set of Materials Certificate at the end! And fun! The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
WEARENOWTRAININGOTHERSTO FACILITATETHE HYPE COURSE The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
Facilitator Training Model Online & Professional Development Courses Online training: at your own pace Live coaching and support See one, Do one Demo & Practice Certification to teach the course at your agency Encourage Development of YA Facilitators 1-4 hours/week for 6-8 mos. (all 3 courses) The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
In sum... HYPE helps young people move from surviving to THRIVING: Pursuing goals toward a meaningful career and financially secure future The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
The HYPE Course/Training has been offered at: Transitions ACR, Shrewsbury MA (2017) Webster Clubhouse, Boston MA (2018) TRACS-SEP Program, Quincy MA (2018) Impact Center, Springfield, MA (2019) STEPS, Wayside, Arlington, MA (2020) Virtually, with YAs from across MA (2020) YouForward, Lawrence, MA (2021) Madison Park Development Corp, Roxbury, MA (2022) The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
Contact us! Email HYPE@umassmed.edu with questions or to bring the HYPE Course to your area OR go to our website: https://www.umassmed.edu/hype/ The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
