“Through the BHWELL program, we are partnering to address the national shortage of behavioral health providers, especially in rural and small metropolitan areas.”
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Partnerships
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Provider Assistance and Training Hub (PATH)
PATH is an agency-based partnership dedicated to providing ongoing training and support to all Medicaid enrolled front line behavioral health practitioners and supervisors.
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Community Learning Lab
The CLL is a student-focused partnership that creates and supports relationships between the community and the students in a mutually beneficial way.
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Field Education Partners
School of Social Work interns gain experience and confidence by implementing the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom while providing valuable resources to the community. Field education partners support the interns during block-placement, which better supports the community as a whole.