Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals

Deadline: 4/12/2021

Amount: $500,000 max

Website: https://www.hrsa.gov/grants/find-funding/hrsa-21-090

Description:

The purpose of the BHWET Program for Paraprofessionals is to develop and expand community-based experiential training to increase the supply of students preparing to become peer support specialists and other behavioral health-related paraprofessionals while also improving distribution of a quality behavioral health workforce. A special focus is placed on the knowledge and understanding of the specific concerns of children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth in high need and high demand areas at risk for behavioral health disorders.

Eligible applicants:

state-licensed mental health nonprofit and for-profit organizations