Austin Area Mental Health Consumers, Inc. provides its services at The Self-Help and Advocacy Center (The SHAC). We are proud to report that we make a difference for people with lived experiences of mental health, substance use, and homelessness. Our members receive life affirming services, embrace RECOVERY and healthy living, become gainfully employed, and give back to their communities.
Open Support, Yoga, Wednesday Fun Day, Art & Wellness
We are proud to report that AAMHC at The SHAC is making a difference in people's lives daily. Our members have received life affirming services which help them become gainfully employed as well as giving back to their community in various ways. Our members have learned self-sustaining recovery tools and also help other members learn to embrace RECOVERY and healthy living methods which lead to more productive lives.
Although we operate on a small budget, the enthusiasm and energy of our volunteers and the efforts of our employees have led us in unprecedented success for a consumer operated non-profit organization.
Our Mission AAMHC supports and advocates for a consumer's right to achieve mental wellness, self-empowerment and self-sufficiency.
Our Vision Our vision is to have a society where people with mental health challenges are active, included, empowered, and supported by each other and the community to live strong, successful lives.
Austin Area Mental Health Consumers is a Texas nonprofit corporation and is tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)3.
• More than 1,200 members receive services each year.
• More than 4,400 services delivered to the community and to our members each year.
• Over 300 support groups hosted at The SHAC and in the community each year.
• Over 2,200 attended groups, an average of 183 individuals per month.
• About 1,100 individuals utilize the computer lab and tutorials each year.
• Our Peer Mentor Program assisted over 200 individuals with independent living skills, housing placement, and employment supports.
• In partnership with the local businesses, we provide over 3,500 small meals and snacks to our members, visitors, and guests per year.
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. The Administrative Assistant will be a support staff to the Executive Director, assist in managing the office and supervise staff. It is essential in this position to be efficient and comfortable being a member of a team, have the ability to multi-task and manage administrative support. The Administrative Assistant should be resourceful, an excellent problem solver and organized. Assure a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position. This position is a grant-funded position. Austin Area MHC has received this funding for the past 19 years and has currently received a funding increase. This position requires 20% travel and 5% overnight. Submit your resume to Shannon Carr at scarr@austinmhc.org by 5:00 pm September 18th. Administrative Assistant $800 per month, 20 hours weekly
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. The Administrative Assistant will be a support staff to the Executive Director, assist in managing the office and supervise staff. It is essential in this position to be efficient and comfortable being a member of a team, have the ability to multi-task and manage administrative support. The Administrative Assistant should be resourceful, an excellent problem solver and organized. Assure a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position. This position is a grant-funded position. Austin Area MHC has received this funding for the past 19 years and has currently received a funding increase. This position requires 20% travel and 5% overnight. Submit your resume to Shannon Carr at scarr@austinmhc.org by 5:00 pm September 18th.
$800 per month, 20 hours weekly
The Peer Mentor uses their lived experience in mental health recovery to assist other adults in their mental health/wellness recovery journey. Addressing the needs of our peers and support them in finding the resources, knowledge and skills needed to make healthier choices toward recovery is a major part of this job. Advocate and serve as a role model. Assist with linking peers and our community to concrete services. This position is a grant-funded position. Austin Area MHC has received this funding for the past 19 years and has currently received a funding increase. This position requires 20% travel and 5% overnight. Submit your resume to Shannon Carr at scarr@austinmhc.org by 5:00 pm September 18th. Peer Mentor $800 per month, 20 hours weekly
The Peer Mentor uses their lived experience in mental health recovery to assist other adults in their mental health/wellness recovery journey. Addressing the needs of our peers and support them in finding the resources, knowledge and skills needed to make healthier choices toward recovery is a major part of this job. Advocate and serve as a role model. Assist with linking peers and our community to concrete services. This position is a grant-funded position. Austin Area MHC has received this funding for the past 19 years and has currently received a funding increase. This position requires 20% travel and 5% overnight. Submit your resume to Shannon Carr at scarr@austinmhc.org by 5:00 pm September 18th.
This position is contracted through Austin Area Mental Health Consumers. Work involves telling your recovery story, providing structured support groups around the Austin area for 1 hour, providing end of the month reports using documents provided by the contractor, and attending a monthly Facilitator meeting. Works under general supervision with latitudes for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Support group topic suggestions: coping skills, WRAP, wellness and recovery strategies, creative expressions (arts), Co-occurring recovery, and self-support. Submit your resume to Shannon Carr at scarr@austinmhc.org by 5:00 pm September 18th. Contracted Certified Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach (Group Facilitators and Co-Facilitator) Facilitator: $30-$40 per group, Co-Facilitators: $20-$25 per group
This position is contracted through Austin Area Mental Health Consumers. Work involves telling your recovery story, providing structured support groups around the Austin area for 1 hour, providing end of the month reports using documents provided by the contractor, and attending a monthly Facilitator meeting. Works under general supervision with latitudes for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Support group topic suggestions: coping skills, WRAP, wellness and recovery strategies, creative expressions (arts), Co-occurring recovery, and self-support. Submit your resume to Shannon Carr at scarr@austinmhc.org by 5:00 pm September 18th.
Facilitator: $30-$40 per group, Co-Facilitators: $20-$25 per group
If you have any questions, just fill in the contact form, and we will answer you shortly. If you are living nearby, come visit AAHMC at the SHAC.
CONTACT US
AAMHC 3205 South 1st Street Austin Texas 78704
SHANNON CARR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
scarr@austinmhc.org