Due to high demand, we have filled all spaces in the current cohort of the program. Please contact Tanitia Burks at tanitiaburks@workforce.org to be contacted when we re-open applications for the next cohort.
Behavioral Health Pathways is a paid nine-week training program for individuals with lived behavioral health experience who want to support their community through behavioral healthcare work.
The program covers topics such as:
- Mental health
- Anti-racism in mental health
- Work readiness (resume writing, interview techniques, digital literacy, etc.)
- Suicide prevention
- Basic Life Support for healthcare workers
- Trauma informed practices
By attending a designated series of trainings, you can earn the following certificates:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Question, persuade and refer (QPR) suicide prevention
- Domestic violence counseling
- Peer Support Specialist
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Questions? Contact Tanitia Burks at tanitiaburks@workforce.org or (619) 455–7572.
Who It's For
- Self-identify as having lived experience with behavioral health
- Residents of San Diego County
- Able to commit to up to 40 hours/week for nine weeks of intensive training
This program offers help:
- With starting school or a certificate program
- Finding a long-term job
- Learning new job skills
