TEC’s Mental Health Community Health Worker Program

Welcome to TEC’s Mental Health Community Health Worker Program:

Building a Resilient Workforce!

In this comprehensive 12-week virtual program, your personal story merges with clinical training, empowering you to be a trusted messenger to those around you! This program will empower individuals to turn their struggles into strengths while bridging the gap between wellness and well-being in the workforce.

Through funded partnerships with the California Workforce Development Board’s High Road Training Partnership, California Division of Apprenticeship Standards, and the City of Temecula, this training builds a resilient workforce by helping those from under-resourced communities discover opportunities for quality jobs and supportive services needed to secure long-term career success.

We are SO PROUD to Celebrate Our First Graduating Cohorts of Mental Health Community Health Workers!

Check out our graduation highlights and learn more about our celebration here.

Additional Supportive Services Available for Registered Apprentices include:

VIRTUAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS | GAS CARDS FOR TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE | EMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORT

If you are a Youth (16-24) California Registered Apprentice, click here to learn more!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this class online or in-person?

TEC’s Mental Health Community Health Worker Program is delivered 100% online. There is no in-person requirements in order to participate.

How long is the class?

TEC’s Mental Health Community Health Worker Program is 12 weeks long. Our WINTER COHORT IS FULL. Registration is open for our Spring 2025 cohort, beginning in May 2025 and ending in June 2025. Dates and times for LIVE classes are to be determined by the needs of each cohort.

How is the class material delivered?

Our comprehensive curriculum is delivered through Asynchronous (Self-paced) learning through the Canvas platform and Synchronous (group class) learning through weekly LIVE classes held via Zoom. We also provide weekly Supportive Services that can be accessed virtually via Zoom.

What do I need to participate in this class?

You will need a computer with a connection to the Internet, a webcam, headphones with a microphone, and a quiet place to learn. You will also need to download and install Zoom onto your device to access our LIVE weekly classes. If you do not have any of the following items above, please request technology assistance on your registration form.

What do I do if I need a quiet work space and an internet connection?

The Empowerment Center now has satellite offices in both Temecula and San Bernardino! If you are in need of a quiet workspace and stable internet connection, please contact our program staff so that we can make arrangements to host a workspace for you.

NOTE: If you are a partner community organization who is willing to host on-site quiet workspaces for program participants, please contact our program staff.

Is this training program free?

If you describe yourself as one or more of the following groups, you can attend this training program with a grant-funded scholarship! Please request the scholarship using the registration form below.

Youth (16-24)
California Registered Apprentices
Emancipated and Current Foster Youth
Single Moms
Members of Indigenous / Tribal Communities
Members of BIPOC Communities (Black Indigenous People of Color)
Reentry & Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Unemployed Individuals
Individuals with Disability(s)
Housing Insecure

Important Dates for Upcoming 2025 Cohorts

Winter 2025 Cohort	TEC’s Mental Health Community Health Worker Program
12-Week Course Schedule	Monday: “Mental Health Mondays” Training & Support Group Tuesday: LIVE Lecture Review & Skills Lab on Zoom Thursday: LIVE Lecture Review & Skills Lab on Zoom
Last Day of Class	Tuesday April 8th, 2025 Submission of Finals, Practicum Hours and Assignments
Graduation	Friday April 11, 2025


Future 2025 Cohort Dates	TEC’s Mental Health Community Health Worker Program
Spring 2025 Cohort	May 1, 2025 – July 18, 2025 (12-Week Course Times TBD) Spring 2025 Registration Closes: March 1, 2025 at 5:00pm PST
Fall 2025 Cohort	August 21, 2025 – November 14, 2025 (12-Week Course Times TBD) Fall 2025 Registration Closes: July 11, 2025 at 5:00pm PST

WINTER 2025 COHORT is FULL! Please enroll for our upcoming Spring 2025 Cohort below by March 1st, 2025 at 5:00pm to reserve your spot.

A Special Thanks to Our Funders!

The Empowerment Center is an awardee of the Resilient Workforce Fund for our High Road Training Partnership, to train and deploy an army of mental health professionals and trusted messengers to build a resilient workforce for youth and families across the state of CA.

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The California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) Grant provides funding for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to serve opportunity youth who are disconnected or are at risk of disconnection from systems such as education, employment, housing and more. TEC’s Resilient Workforce Career Readiness Program provides these comprehensive supportive services to registered apprentices across California.

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TEC is a recipient of the City of Temecula’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for our Youth Mental Health Community Worker Program, developed to train and deploy an army of Youth (16-24) CHWs to address the mental health needs of our community.

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If you are a Youth (16-24) who is currently participating in a California Registered Apprenticeship, please click here to sign up for supportive services!