UW-Stevens Point to launch Institute for Behavioral Health and Wellness Training

With demand for mental health professionals at an all-time high, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is launching a new training institute to help meet the needs of central Wisconsin.

The Institute for Behavioral Health and Wellness Training at UW-Stevens Point will ensure that individuals and organizations, locally and globally, have access to top-tier education and training in behavioral health and wellness. Whether it’s addressing workforce shortages, expanding access to mental health services or building healthier communities, the institute can help.

Housed in UWSP Continuing Education and Outreach, the institute offers flexible, high-quality programs including certifications, continuing education, and professional development opportunities. These programs build on UW-Stevens Point’s long-standing reputation for excellence in health and human services training.

Signature offerings, such as the Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Conference, International Health and Wellness Coaching Conference, Ethics and Boundaries Trainings, Crisis Intervention Conference and our many Health and Wellness Coaching programs have attracted participants from across the country and around the world, reinforcing UWStevens Point’s reputation as a trusted leader in behavioral health and wellness education. This new initiative allows us to expand our reach, grow our impact and deliver even more value to practitioners, organizations and the communities they serve.

Key benefits of the institute:

• Establishes a hub for behavioral health and wellness professional training –Offers industry-leading expertise and certification programs that is globally accessible online, anywhere, and at any time.

• Addresses workforce shortages – Provides essential training to behavioral health and wellness professionals to meet growing industry demands.

• Enhances UW-Stevens Point’s impact – Extends our reach and strengthens partnerships with professionals and organizations locally and globally.

• Supports economic growth – Delivers workforce solutions that benefit Wisconsin communities and beyond.

The Institute for Behavioral Health and Wellness Training represents Continuing Education’s ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence, and community impact in the fields of health and human services. For more information or to explore upcoming programs, visit: www3.uwsp.edu/ conted/Pages/Institute-for-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Training.aspx.