Licensed Mental Health Services Provider Education Program (LMH) Grant

Licensed Mental Health Services Provider Education Program (LMH) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Services Provider Education Program (LMH) aims to enhance California's healthcare workforce by offering loan repayments and scholarships to mental health professionals serving underserved areas. Funded through a $20 surcharge on licensing fees, this program seeks to increase the availability of trained mental healthcare providers. Eligible professionals may receive up to $15,000 in loan repayment for a 12-month service obligation, thereby addressing critical gaps in mental health services across the state.

Overview

Licensed Mental Health Services Provider Education Program (LMH) Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide a program overview and outline the requirements for Licensed Mental Health (LMH) Services Provider Education Program applicants. Applicants will find steps to complete their application and awardees can review program requirements to complete their service obligation. All applicants must agree to the terms and conditions prior to receiving funds. The Department of Health Care Access and Information will not make changes to the terms and conditions specified in this Grant Guide. Background and Mission The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California’s healthcare workforce by providing loan repayments and scholarships to health professional students and graduates who provide direct client care in those communities. LMH is funded through a $20 surcharge from renewal and licensure fees collected by the Department of Consumer Affairs for psychologists, marriage and family therapists, licensed clinical social workers, and professional clinical counselors in California. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of appropriately trained mental healthcare professionals providing direct client care in a qualified facility or area in California. Loan Repayment Program In exchange for a 12-month service obligation to serve medically underserved areas and/or in a qualified facility in California, eligible mental health professionals may receive a loan repayment of up to $15,000..

Eligibility

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