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Programs

Youth Development

Empowering youth to become tomorrow’s leaders, advocates, and change-makers in mental health and beyond.

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Be a part of the mental health movement

College Summer Intern Program

One Life’s six-week College Summer Internship Program offers students an immersive, hands-on experience across every facet of our mission. Interns engage directly in community service through our markets, gaining firsthand insight into food access, volunteer coordination, and compassionate outreach to families in need. This foundational work grounds interns in the realities of community-based care and the vital role mental health plays in family stability and resilience.

In addition, interns work alongside clinical staff  to learn how mental health services are delivered with intention, professionalism, and heart. Throughout the program, interns collaborate on a group passion project designed to create a meaningful mental health impact in the community, applying what they’ve learned to real-world solutions. This experience equips interns with a holistic understanding of mental health support while empowering them to lead, innovate, and advocate for healthier communities.  Applications for the 2026 Internship Program will be available on our website in April.

High school change makers

Youth Advisory Council 

The One Life Youth Advisory Council (YAC) empowers high school students to use their voices to strengthen the mental health of local families and youth. Members collaborate to brainstorm and implement real solutions, learn about One Life’s mission and programs, and lead efforts that raise awareness across the Bay Area. This one-year commitment offers meaningful leadership experience, hands-on community impact, and the chance to be part of something bigger—meeting every other week during the summer and once a month during the school year. 

The One Life Youth Advisory Council is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the fall. Interested students should apply by submitting a brief cover letter by April 25, 2026. To apply, email arie_p@onelifecounselingservices.com with the subject line: “ONE LIFE YAC INTEREST.”

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Ready to learn and make a difference? Get in touch to receive more information and apply.