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Behavioral Health Pre-Apprenticeship

How does a pre-apprenticeship help?

The Association House Behavioral Health Pre-Apprenticeship program is your first step toward a career in compassion. With this 6-week course, you'll prepare for some of the most in-demand jobs in the field: Mobile Crisis Response, Addiction & Recovery Counseling, and Case Management. Whether you're looking for immediate employment, or want to expand your knowledge with a formal apprenticeship, we will help you make the connection.

Students will complete the course with a Mental Health First Aid certification to safely intervene in a mental health crisis. Plus, you'll receive a crash course in the many behavioral health career paths available to you, enabling you to speak the language of the industry, and nail your interviews.

A Compassionate Career is Within Reach!

Recovery

Crisis Response

Counseling

These are just a few of the high-impact, purpose-driven careers our program can unlock.

If you feel a drive to help others and connect on a deeper level with the world around you,

a behavioral health career could be the right fit for you and your future.

Eligibility & Enrollment

Our pre-apprenticeship program is open to anyone with an interest in a behavioral health career, with priority for SNAP beneficiaries and SNAP-eligible candidates. We'd especially like to connect with you if you have lived experience in recovery, mental health, or community support.

Class Schedule and Enrollment Cadence:

Current Class Schedule: TBD
Class Format: TBD
New cohorts begin every 6 weeks!

“Mental Health First Aid gave me the confidence to ask the hard questions — including whether someone is suicidal and has a plan.

It also helped me listen more deeply and connect people to the support that best fits their needs.”

- Program Participant