The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act authorizes grants for training community mental wellness workers.

The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for training community mental wellness workers. These workers assist individuals with mild to moderate mental health or substance use disorders. Priority is given to entities in areas with high poverty, unemployment, or substance use rates, or serving communities with high dual Medicare and Medicaid eligibility. The grants can be used for screening, training, certification, and supervision of workers, as well as technical assistance.

The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act authorizes grants for training community mental wellness workers.

The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for training community mental wellness workers. These workers assist individuals with mild to moderate mental health or substance use disorders. Priority is given to entities in areas with high poverty, unemployment, or substance use rates, or serving communities with high dual Medicare and Medicaid eligibility. The grants can be used for screening, training, certification, and supervision of workers, as well as technical assistance.