The Workforce Education and Training (WET) component of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) is an essential part of the MHSA Transformation. WET has five separate funding categories, which include:

• Workforce Staffing Support
• Training and Technical Assistance
• Mental Health Career Pathway Programs
• Residency and Internship Programs
• Financial Incentive Programs

The objectives are meant to develop training curricula in accordance with MHSA values, incorporate cultural competency in all training and education programs, increase Mental Health career development opportunities, expand postsecondary education capacity, expand loan repayment scholarship programs, create stipend programs, promote distance learning techniques, promote employment of clients and family members in Mental Health system, and promote meaningful inclusion of client and family members in all training and education programs. These support the WET programs' overall mission of developing and maintaining a sufficient workforce capable of providing client and family driven, culturally competent services, that promote wellness, recovery and resiliency, and lead to evidenced-based, value-driven outcomes.

Please click here to view our MHSA Workforce Education and Training Plan.