Project Grant T2554951

The federal Project Grant award of $600,000 was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants program (CFDA 93.732). The grant, awarded to the Ohiohealth Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio, is intended to develop and expand the behavioral health workforce across the U.S., with a focus on increasing access to mental health services, addressing substance use disorders, and promoting integrated, interprofessional team-based approaches to behavioral healthcare, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas. The 5-year grant period runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 and will support the institute's efforts to train and develop professionals and paraprofessionals in disciplines such as nursing, counseling, social work, psychology, and addiction medicine.