CHW Foundations in Behavioral Health Micro-credential (August 2025)

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The Community Health Worker (CHW) Foundations in Behavioral Health is a 64-hour micro-credential that prepares CHWs to bridge gaps in behavioral health care and provide invaluable support to individuals in need. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a certificate for this micro-credential from MiCHWA.

There are limited currently certified CHW seats available for free using the code, UPSKILL at checkout. These seats are first come first serve.

The cost for this CHW upskilling course is $600. Seats are limited!

Payment is Due at Enrollment. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button to enroll. If they don't wish to pay via credit card, Organizations can generate invoices themselves by selecting "ACH" as the payment option. Download the "Receipt" which is the actual invoice. For questions regarding the training or invoicing please contact us using our general support form.

Registration deadline: July 17th

Cost: $600

Training Schedule: August 5- August 28 (T/Th)
Virtual classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-4:30pm.
This program is conducted virtually. It is a online synchronous model incorporating learn at your own pace modules as well as face to face Zoom meetings.

The program includes training on the following topics:
Mental Health First Aid	QPR - Suicide Prevention
ACES - Adverse Childhood Experiences	Early childhood development
Eating disorders	Human trafficking
Violence prevention	Depression
Stress management	Racism’s impact on children and adolescents
Substance abuse prevention

The Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) actively supports Community Health Worker education, training, and workforce sustainability. Key pieces of that role include providing a Michigan-specific core competency-based training relevant to CHW skills and roles and administering a statewide CHW Membership Portal.

CHW Foundations in Behavioral Health Micro-credential (August 2025)

August 5 - 28, 2025
100% VIRTUAL COURSE

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