About the Program

The Mental & Behavioral Health and Apprenticeships​ (MBHA) program is committed to building and sustaining strong mental health and wellness sys​t​ems​ across school districts to ensure that students receive the support they need ​to thrive.​

Our goal is to empower districts with the resources ​and knowledge they need to build sustainable mental health and wellness systems that make a lasting impact on students, families, and communities.

Pathways for Grantees

A​s part of its mission, MBHA offers recruitment and retention scholarships for school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, and school nurses. These scholarships are possible through two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health services within our community: the School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Grant and the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant (MHSPD). The​ scholarships can be used to cover tuition, repay school loans, and help with cost of living expenses, making it easier for professionals to enter and stay in these critical roles.

In addition to financial support, MBHA provides numerous opportunities for professional development in collaboration with leading professional organizations such as the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), the California Association of School Counselors (CASC), the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), among others. These opportunities allow grantees to stay updated on best practices and further enhance their skills in serving students and their communities.

​Explore and learn more about the MBHA pathways that are of interest to you.​ If you want to find out more about any pathway, please complete the General Inquiry Form below and a Program Coordinator or Advisor will be in touch with you.

• School Social Worker
  

  Building Stronger Communities

• School Counselor
  

  Shaping Brighter Futures

  
  

• School Psychologist

  Shaping Minds, Transforming Lives

• Licensure
  

  Complete Your Supervision Hours
  

• Mental Health & Wellness Apprenticeships
  

  An Earn-and-Learn Opportunity
  

• School Wellness Coach
  

  Guiding Wellness, Inspiring Change

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Resources for School-Based Mental Health & Wellness Practitioners and Grantees

• Profe​ssional Learning Network
  

  Learn and Connect

• SBMHW Virtual Symposium Series

  Professional Learning Opportuities

• Success Stories

  Know What's Possible to Accomplish!

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