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A newly awarded four-year, $1,335,113 grant by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to Central Oregon Community College will provide scholarships and paid field placements in behavioral health for up to 18 students per year.

“This funding will bring essential support for students pursuing futures as qualified mental health associates and certified alcohol and drug counselors, with an overall goal of increasing the number of behavioral health paraprofessionals in our area,” said project lead Sean Roberts, Ph.D., an assistant professor in COCC’s human services program.

Enrolled COCC students pursuing a certificate or associate degree will receive scholarships of $4,000 and living stipends of $6,000 to complete a practicum. “These students will fil

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