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Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Initiative

SOBHI

The Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Initiative (SOBHI) is a comprehensive student enhancement program aimed at promoting the recruitment, retention, and graduation of undergraduate and graduate social work students, as well as high school students. It includes tailored curricula, financial support, and experiential learning opportunities in behavioral health settings. This initiative aims to enhance the behavioral health workforce pipeline across 20 counties in the region.

Pipeline Components

With the support of dedicated recruiter/outreach coordinators, administrative staff, and an evaluation team, Miami University (MU) and Ohio University (OU) operate a SOBHI that impacts southern Ohio’s understanding of behavioral health disparities, social determinants of behavioral health, and overall health equity. Below are details about the various opportunities provided through this grant-funded opportunity.

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Apply to the SOBHI

High School Students - Sophomores

Desired Outcome

25 students earning their Community Health Worker (CHW) Credential

Incentives

$3,000 for completing practicum placements

Support for Success

Professional mentoring, Interprofessional education events

Community Health Workers

High School Students - Summer Scholar Students

Desired Outcome

40 students attending the MU Summer Scholars Program

Incentives

Full program cost covered by the grant

Support for Success

Guidance from professional leaders, Interprofessional education events

High School Students - Rising Juniors

Desired Outcome

25 students enrolling and completing the Early College Academy or College Credit Plus Programming

Incentives

No tuition fees, graduation with high school diploma and associate degree

Support for Success

Professional mentoring, Interprofessional education events

Associate Degree Students

Target Population

Allied health graduates from partner community colleges

Desired Outcome

46 students earning their associate’s degree and wishing to complete a bachelor's degree in social work from Miami University or Ohio University

Incentives

Educational stipend of $5,000

Support for Success

Interprofessional education events

Degree Completers

Target Population

Prior college students needing credits to complete their degree

Desired Outcome

10 students completing bachelor’s degree in social work from Miami University or Ohio University

Incentives

Educational stipend of $5,000

Support for Success

Interprofessional education events

BSW and MSW Students

Target Population

BSW and MSW students

Desired Outcome

20 BSW and 20 MSW students enrolled in social work programs at OHIO and MU.

Incentives

  • Tuition scholarships – one-time tuition scholarship of $10,000
  • Practicum stipends – $4,500 for completing their practicum placements
  • Living expenses stipend – $4,000 for living expenses ( $450 per month) to live in the county of their practicum placement while completing the placement

Support for Success

Professional mentoring, simulation labs, licensure preparation

Contact Justin Wheeler for more information.

For more information, please contact Kerri Shaw, Ohio Alliance for Population Health.