Transforming
Youth Behavioral Health
driving systems-level change in youth mental health
Access to high-quality mental health support is a fundamental right of all children and families—and the Ballmer Institute is building the workforce to make it possible through a first-of-its-kind undergraduate training program.
building a nationwide
Youth Behavioral Health Workforce
The Ballmer Institute is leading the development of a new type of behavioral health provider—the behavioral health and wellness practitioner. These bachelor’s-level providers will expand access to care through prevention and early intervention services delivered in schools, healthcare settings, and communities agencies.
The Institute’s model is gaining national traction, with adoption by multiple universities and licensure pathways established in Oregon and Nevada.
A Trailblazing Undergrad Degree
Created in response to the youth mental health crisis, the child behavioral health program prepares career-ready graduates to deliver evidence-based and culturally-responsive early identification, prevention, and brief intervention services.
With more than 700 hours of supervised applied training in schools, primary care, and community settings, graduates are equipped to fill critical prevention-focused roles—supporting youth and families while working alongside licensed providers.
A New Home
For the Ballmer Institute
The Child Behavioral Health Building is a state-of-the-art facility designed for groundbreaking impact. As the future home of the Ballmer Institute and the Prevention Science Institute, it unites training, research, and service to expand access to care and advance innovation in behavioral health. Learn More About the Building ⏵
