Thank you for your interest in Youth 2 Youth: TAY Peer Certificate & Employment Program! Youth 2 Youth TAY Peer Certificate is a competitive 16-week training program that prepares Transitional Age Youth (TAY) with basic counseling skills for entry-level employment in the behavioral health field. Please read and complete the entire application. If you have any questions, please contact Christian Ribeiro, TAY Program Coordinator at
christianribeiro@hire-ability.org or (415) 530-9080.
Application Requirements: In order to participate, you must meet these requirements.
- Be between the ages of 18-24
*17 year olds are also eligible if turning 18 by graduation of this program
- Be a resident of San Francisco
- Are interested in helping others in a behavioral health setting
-Be able to commit to a 16-week program the meets twice per week
Program Perks: What will YOU get out of this program?
- Chance to earn a certificate that will lead to entry-level employment in the mental health field.
- Receive a stipend upon completion of the Certificate Program.
- Chance to explore the behavioral health field in San Francisco.
- Employment Program immediately following successful certification that will help you find an internship as a peer counselor.
- Gain connections in the field to people who have similar interests and passions.