State leaders say expanding mental health and addiction services isn’t just funding or facilities — it’s the workforce.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday a new $1.33 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration that will provide scholarships and paid ...

Massachusetts doesn’t have enough social workers, mental health counselors and dozens of other types of professionals associated with behavioral health — and the shortage is growing. That’s why the ...

Maryland has a shortage of behavioral health care workers, and the demand is rising, a recent report says. Getty Images. Maryland needs to increase the number of behavior health care workers by about ...

In this conversation, Jan DeFehr argues that ethical practice requires access to what the field itself disputes, including ...

Students pursuing degrees in mental health fields can apply now for up to $5,000 per year through a Touchstone Foundation scholarship program. Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in mental health ...

Wichita Public Schools is launching a new program to prepare students for careers in mental health, addressing a shortage of workers in the field.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee residents planning to earn master’s degrees in behavioral health could get some tuition help from the state. Through the Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways ...

The intersection of mental and oral health represents an evolving field that acknowledges bidirectional connections between ...

Partner organizations in San Joaquin County are highlighting progress with a behavioral health workforce expansion project and are bringing the model to Stanislaus County. California has a shortage of ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland needs to increase the number of ...