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MFP/ANA Mentorship Program

Mentorship is a cornerstone of the MFP/ANA’s mission to cultivate a strong, community-centered behavioral health workforce.

As a mentor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting master’s and doctoral nursing Fellows from guiding them through clinical, academic, and leadership development.

To join, simply complete our Mentor Registration form. Once reviewed and approved by our team, you’ll be added to our official mentor directory, where Fellows can select and request a mentoring match.

Once paired, you’ll use our online mentoring system to collaboratively set goals, exchange updates, and track the progress of your engagement.

Your guidance can help shape the future of behavioral health equity — one Fellow at a time.

Click New Mentor Sign Up to submit your application to become a mentor.

Process

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Await Approval

The admin team will review your application, and you will be notified through email when your application has been reviewed.

3. Connect

Once approved, you'll automatically become available for mentees to seek a connection with you. Mentees will send you connection requests, which you can either accept or decline.

4. Engage

When you have accepted a connection request, you will then have a shared workspace with your mentee. Your mentoring relationship has begun!

Questions? Contact the program admin team at mfp@ana.org

Process

1. Enroll

Click on the "Enroll" link and complete and submit the enrollment form.

2. Search

Login to the Mentorship program with your email and password and search for a Mentor.

3. Connect

Connect with a Mentor. Your connection will accept or reject your request to connect. 

4. Engage

Your mentorship journey begins.

Questions? Contact the program admin team at mfp@ana.org

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Looking to sign up as a mentor?
Please complete the sign-up form.

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