The Licensed Mental Health Service Provider Education Program is providing loan repayment awards, of up to $15,000, in exchange for a commitment to provide two years of service within a designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area. Persons providing direct client services in underserved areas are afforded highest priority.

Six licensed and aspiring MFTs and CSWs were recently awarded a total of $75,500 in loan repayments. If you or you know of a colleague who might be interested, the next deadline is March 28, 2008. Here is a link for an application:

oshpd.ca.gov/hpef/index..../LMH_app.pdf