Two years ago, California made a bold investment in the mental health and wellness of children and youth. The Certified Wellness Coach profession was born.
Today, there are over 4,000 Wellness Coaches in the state, working at over 745 sites and serving hundreds of communities. 600 scholarships have gone to future Wellness Coaches, and $127 million has been awarded in school and employer grants to help grow their Wellness Coach workforce.
Over 176,000 students in our state are already receiving support from Wellness Coaches, meeting youth where they are. And we are just getting started. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this important work. Onward!