after-group-approval

Step 1. Set Up Your Payout Method (Required)

⚠️ Participants cannot join your group until your payout method is set up.

Log in to MentalHappy → Go to Your Groups.
Select your approved group → open Profile/Settings.
Choose Payout Method → connect your account via Stripe.

What you’ll need:

Tax ID or Social Security Number
Bank account or debit card information
Valid address

Payout Details:

Stripe manages all payouts (MentalHappy does not hold funds).
Choose your payout schedule in Stripe (instant or 1–2 business days).
Contact Stripe support for payout issues.

Step 2. Confirm Group Pricing

Free
Donation-based
Subscription (monthly)
One-time payment (ideal for cohort/program groups)

💡 You can edit pricing later if no members have joined yet.

Step 3. Schedule Your First Session

Open Group Dashboard → Schedule a Session.
Choose One-Time or Recurring session.
Pick a convenient date/time (ideally within 7 days).
Add title, description, and agenda (e.g. “Welcome & Orientation”).
Publish → automatic reminders sent to participants.

💡 First session should be welcoming, test tech, and run 45–60 mins.

Step 4. Pin a Welcome Post

Create a pinned post introducing yourself, the group purpose, and how to participate. Include:

Friendly welcome
Group focus/purpose
Engagement prompt (introduce yourself & share what brings you here)
Reminder about guidelines

Sample Welcome Post

👋 Hello and welcome to [Group Name]! I’m [Your Name], your facilitator. This group is dedicated to [group purpose], and I’m excited to have you here.

To get started:
✅ Introduce yourself in the comments.
✅ Please review our group guidelines.

Our goal is to create a supportive, respectful community. I look forward to connecting with each of you!

Step 5. Share Your Group Link

How to find it:

Dashboard → Copy group link (public URL)
Dashboard → Invite via Email (fill form to send invite)

Where to share:

Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
Email & newsletters (mailing list or signature)
Direct outreach (clients, peers, colleagues)
Websites & blogs (bio or embed link)

💡 Encourage members to share it too (if group is public).

Step 6. Preview Your Group Page

Check cover image, description, and tags.
Ensure bio is accurate & professional.
Verify pricing, guidelines, and session details.

💡 You can edit settings if no one has joined yet.

Step 7. Stay Compliant

No direct messaging (leaders ↔ participants or between participants).
No outside service promotion (therapy, retreats, coaching).
Confidentiality is core — what’s shared stays in the group.

🚀 Quick Recap

Set up Stripe payout method (required).
Confirm group pricing.
Schedule your first session.
Pin a welcome post.
Share your group link.
Preview your group page.
Follow compliance guidelines.