The BH-CONNECT Section 1115 demonstration approval includes a $1.9 billion Workforce Initiative. The Workforce Initiative will support the training, recruitment and retention of behavioral health practitioners to provide services across the continuum of care.
Workforce Initiative Programs:
The Workforce Initiative includes five workforce programs administered in partnership with the Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI) over the 5-year demonstration period (2025-2029):
- Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program
- Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program
- Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Recruitment and Retention Program
- Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Community-Based Provider Training Program
- Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Residency Training Program
To learn more about the BH-CONNECT Workforce Initiative, visit the HCAI BH-CONNECT webpage.
