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Southwest Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition A community-driven cross-sector collaboration to address short-term and long-term behavioral health workforce development barriers.

Behavioral healthcare is healthcare.

Behavioral health is one of healthcare’s fastest-growing and most essential fields—and there’s never been a better time ...
01/14/2026

Behavioral health is one of healthcare’s fastest-growing and most essential fields—and there’s never been a better time to start your career.

From psychiatric nurse practitioners to licensed therapists and substance abuse counselors, high-demand roles are emerging across specialties.

Employers are seeking clinicians who combine expertise with empathy, cultural competence, and strong communication skills. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career, understanding current trends can help you find the right path—and make a real impact in your community. ✅

Learn more about the behavioral health landscape and why now is the perfect time to establish yourself in this vital field ➡️amnhealthcare.com/blog/physi ur-behavioral-health-career-path-specialties-tech-and-outlook/

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As we kick off the New Year, it’s the perfect time to refocus on what drives our work. 🎯Our strategic pillars—Public Awa...
01/12/2026

As we kick off the New Year, it’s the perfect time to refocus on what drives our work. 🎯

Our strategic pillars—Public Awareness & Trust, Care Delivery Systems, Regional Data & Research, Recruitment & Retention, and Public Policy & Advocacy—serve as the foundation for every action, investment, and long-term goal of our coalition.

By centering our efforts on these priority areas, we’re building a stronger, more diverse behavioral health workforce and ensuring communities across our region have access to the care they need.

Together, these pillars guide our work to expand opportunities, address system gaps, and create measurable impact for the future of behavioral health. 🌎✨

01/09/2026

Turn your passion for serving your community into a powerful career. 💪🏾

With Community Health Worker (CHW) training, you can step into impactful roles like Community Health Worker, Harm Reduction Specialist, or other frontline public health positions that help Ohio communities stay healthy, informed, and supported. ✅

Whether you pursue CHW training on its own or continue your path through a Bachelor of Public Health or Master of Public Health (MPH), the Public Health and Health Professionals degree family equips you to promote health, prevent disease, and uplift communities statewide.

Start exploring your path today using the interactive BHEACON Tool ➡️ buildbehavioralhealth.org/explore-bheacon

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition - MHAC
Northeast Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition

As we step into 2026, many of us are thinking about resolutions — why not make one that gives back? 🤔Whether it’s advoca...
01/06/2026

As we step into 2026, many of us are thinking about resolutions — why not make one that gives back? 🤔

Whether it’s advocating for stronger programs, volunteering to mentor emerging professionals, or helping expand access to care in your community, your involvement helps strengthen thebehavioral health workforce and the communities it serves.

This year, make a resolution that matters: invest in the people who make behavioral health services possible and help create a system that works for everyone. ✅

🔗 Learn more about how you can get involved: buildbehavioralhealth.org/southwest-rbhwc

Happy New Year! 🎉As we welcome 2026, we celebrate the resilience, dedication, and compassion of everyone working to stre...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉

As we welcome 2026, we celebrate the resilience, dedication, and compassion of everyone working to strengthen Ohio’s behavioral health workforce.

Every step forward, every trained professional, every supportive program, every connection made, brings us closer to a system that meets the needs of all communities.

This year, let’s continue building a workforce that reflects and supports the people it serves, creating stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures. 🌎✨

Before you build a coalition, build your foundation. 💪🏾Strong values ensure partnerships thrive and achieve real results...
12/31/2025

Before you build a coalition, build your foundation. 💪🏾

Strong values ensure partnerships thrive and achieve real results:
✅ Diverse representation brings the right mix of knowledge and perspectives.
✅ Mutual benefit keeps collaboration meaningful.
✅ Respect for autonomy honors each partner’s contributions.
✅ Long-term commitment ensures sustainable change.

Grounded in these principles, your coalition can strengthen the behavioral health workforce our communities need.

Explore the full toolkit and start building your coalition today!

🔗 buildbehavioralhealth.org/rbhwc-toolkit

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition - MHAC
Northeast Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition

2025 is ending, but the need for behavioral health services isn’t slowing down—and neither can our efforts to grow the w...
12/29/2025

2025 is ending, but the need for behavioral health services isn’t slowing down—and neither can our efforts to grow the workforce that supports it. 📣

Across the U.S., shortages in mental health services affect an estimated 132 million people, with more than 6,600 practitioners needed to fill current gaps. In Ohio alone, demand for behavioral health treatment increased 353% between 2013 and 2019—and continues to rise. Longer wait times for mental health and substance use services are becoming the norm, leaving many without timely care. 🚨

Supporting the behavioral health workforce is essential to ensure everyone can access the help they need—now and in the years ahead.

🔗 Learn more about workforce growth and ways you can get involved: buildbehavioralhealth.org/southwest-rbhwc

Happy Holidays! 🎄As we celebrate this season, we also honor the crucial work of behavioral health professionals who supp...
12/25/2025

Happy Holidays! 🎄

As we celebrate this season, we also honor the crucial work of behavioral health professionals who support individuals and communities year-round—and especially during the holidays, when stress, loneliness, and challenges can feel even heavier.

Your care, compassion, and expertise make a meaningful difference every day. Let’s all take a moment to spread a little extra kindness and support this season. ✨

The 2025 State of Mental Health in America report from Mental Health America shows just how urgent mental health access ...
12/23/2025

The 2025 State of Mental Health in America report from Mental Health America shows just how urgent mental health access is nationwide. 🧠

Key takeaways:
➡️ 23.4% of U.S. adults experienced a mental illness in the past year—over 60 million people.
➡️ Nearly 3 million youth (ages 12–17) reported frequent thoughts of su***de.
➡️ 77% of adults with a substance use disorder did not receive treatment.

Mental health affects every community—and expanding access to care is more critical than ever.

🔗 Read the full 2025 report: mhanational.org/the-state-of-mental



12/19/2025

Turn your passion for fairness, dignity, and advocacy into a meaningful career. ✅

As a Client Rights Officer, you’ll safeguard the rights of individuals receiving mental health and addiction services—ensuring ethical treatment, investigating concerns, and championing client empowerment when it matters most.

Whether you excel at mediation, communication, or simply standing up for what’s right, this career path lets you make a real difference in people’s lives. 🙌🏾

Start exploring your path today using the interactive BHEACON Tool ➡️ buildbehavioralhealth.org/explore-bheacon

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition - MHAC
Northeast Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition

Guiding Principles keep our work focused, aligned, and impactful. One of the SW RBHWC’s core principles centers on this:...
12/17/2025

Guiding Principles keep our work focused, aligned, and impactful.

One of the SW RBHWC’s core principles centers on this: Stay rooted in local needs while engaging at the state level to drive policy and systems change. ✅

When community voices, statewide collaboration, and system-wide solutions come together, we move closer to ensuring everyone in our region can access high-quality, culturally competent behavioral health care.

This is just one of the principles guiding our mission to build a workforce that truly reflects, and can fully support, the communities we serve. 🏘️✨

While many job seekers take a break during the holidays, there are still plenty of opportunities to land a job before th...
12/12/2025

While many job seekers take a break during the holidays, there are still plenty of opportunities to land a job before the new year. 📣

Fewer applicants mean less competition, networking events open doors to new connections, and temporary holiday positions can sometimes turn into permanent roles.

Starting your search now can also give you a head start before January hiring spikes, help secure benefits early, and even offer extra holiday pay. ✅

Stay motivated, use your downtime wisely, and keep the momentum going—you never know which opportunity could be the perfect fit!

➡️ Read the full Indeed article to learn more and get expert tips for an effective holiday job search: .indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-search-duri

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