The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act authorizes the federal government to provide grants to eligible organizations—such as community mental health centers, behavioral health clinics, and hospitals—to establish training programs for "community mental wellness workers," who would screen patients for mental health and substance use disorders and deliver evidence-based counseling and treatment interventions. The bill targets funding toward underserved areas, including regions with higher poverty, unemployment, substance use rates, or populations dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The legislation allocates $25 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to support worker training, certification, supervision, digital platforms, and technical assistance, with at least 20 percent reserved for training and technical support. Grant recipients must report progress to Congress, including the number of workers trained and certified, with a final report due by the end of fiscal year 2030.
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