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Division of Health Sciences
Maternal Mental Health Grant- Round 3
Applications and agreements submitted under this opportunity will meet at least one of the following goals:
- Create and expand curriculum to increase student skills in delivery of behavioral health and addiction services to the pregnant and postpartum population.
- Provide practicum and internship stipends to incentivize student placements in maternal mental health field experiences.
- Offer training required for students to qualify for the Perinatal Mental Health Certification available through Postpartum Support International (or an equivalent nationally recognized certification) to increase marketability of graduates and help fill critical shortages in West Virginia.
- Offer guest lectures from Postpartum Support International-West Virginia Chapter within current courses. Guest lectures have already been developed, and behavioral health/addiction studies programs can identify specific lectures to include in academic programming. The Commission will provide information and connect with the PSI- WV Chapter.
- View details on the RFA.
Deadline for submission
Applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, and will be reviewed as applications are submitted. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Information webinars will be held on December 11 at 2 p.m. and Friday, December 12, 10-11 a.m.
If you have any questions please contact Candace Layne, Behavioral Health Program Specialist at candace.layne@wvhepc.edu
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