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BH Fellows

  • 230Fellows
  • 4,000+individuals and families receiving uninterrupted access to care through fellows
  • $7.4 millionPledged student loan repayments

BH Fellows is an award-winning educational loan repayment and training program for new and existing workers within the community behavioral health system in Allegheny County. It is a program of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, and JHF is a primary partner in recruiting fellows and delivering the cohort training.

The BH Fellows program offers:

  • Educational loan repayment (up to $25,000 for a bachelor’s degree OR up to $45,000 for a master’s degree) or free access to an approved professional certificate program (for tax purposes: student loan repayment funds are listed as an exception to participant's gross income; however, you should still consult a tax professional for advice regarding this exception and annual tax filings)
  • Paid time off for training and professional development as part of a cohort group, including a retreat and career enhancing connections
  • Support securing a meaningful job with a competitive salary

In exchange, fellows commit to work for a minimum of two years with a sponsoring behavioral health service provider in our region.

Celebrating Progress in Allegheny County’s Behavioral Health Workforce

Explore BH Fellows’ progress in strengthening Allegheny County’s behavioral health workforce through loan repayment, training, and peer support.

Read the report

A Cohort Training Model

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