In Fall 2017, the Department of Counseling & Marital and Family Therapy (CMFT), in collaboration with the Hahn School of Nursing (HSON), was awarded a federal training grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) focused on addressing the growing behavioral health workforce shortages that exist in the United States (BHWET Grant). This funding allowed for the launch of Project TeamUP, an initiative aimed at increasing the number of behavioral health providers from diverse backgrounds equipped to provide effective care to communities in need. Project TeamUP provides financial assistance to a select number of students during their final year and seeks to improve and expand innovative interprofessional training to meet the growing needs of vulnerable, rural, and underserved populations in Southern California, with a particular focus on Latinx families.
In Fall 2019, CMFT and HSON were awarded a second grant from HRSA which focuses on growing the workforce equipped to address the opioid crisis currently faced by the United States. This additional grant allowed Project TeamUP to expand its scope and to further enhance the academic experience of participating students. Students enrolled in our Marital and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner programs benefit from enhanced training focused in multicultural/linguistic competence, integrated behavioral health, and evidence-based practices.
In Fall 2021, the Behavioral Health Workforce grant was renewed, and the extension of this grant will allow for the continuation of training, education and preparation of students from the Department of Counseling & Marital and Family Therapy (CMFT), in collaboration with the Hahn School of Nursing (HSON) to work in a behavioral health setting with underserved populations.
In Fall 2025, the Behavioral Health Workforce grant was renewed once again, extending funding through 2029. This new iteration supports the continued training and preparation of CMFT and HSON students. While maintaining its focus on integrated behavioral health care and service to high-need, high-demand communities, the current cycle expands to emphasize training providers to work with children, adolescents, and transition-age youth (TAY) at risk for mental health challenges, trauma, and behavioral health disorders.
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