Wellness Coaches provide non-clinical mental and behavioral health support in schools, community organizations, and health care settings. Becoming certified is a great way to grow your skills, enhance your current role, or open new opportunities to support mental health in your community.

The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) makes it simple to get started. Eligible individuals can self-certify quickly, and there are educational pathways to help others qualify. Since the program launched in 2023, over 3,000 Californians have become certified. Visit the HCAI website to learn how you can join them and help close the mental health access gap for young people across the state.

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