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Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Paraprofessionals

BHWET Program grantees help increase access to behavioral health care services.

Am I eligible to apply?

When funding is available, you can apply if you are*:

  • State-licensed mental health organization that supports training of peer support specialists and other behavioral health paraprofessionals, including:
    • Universities
    • Community Colleges
    • Technical Schools
    • Licensed Tribal Organizations

How do I apply?

When funding is available, apply via grants.gov.

Read the most recent funding notice for BHWET-Paraprofessionals.

How do you support current BHWET grantees?

We provide supplemental awards for current BHWET grantees. Grantees and health centers form interprofessional care teams. These teams improve access to opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.

Who received recent awards?

In 2018, 21 grantees received up to $400,000. These awards are part of the HHS $1 billion initiative to combat the opioid crisis.

What’s the impact of BHWET grantees?

BHWET Program Outcomes - Academic Years 2014-2019 (PDF - 270 KB)

How can I contact you?

Email Nicole Wilkerson

Phone: (301) 443-7759

* Note: Always read the notice of funding opportunity for full eligibility requirements.

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