Community Mental Health Worker
Training Program
Equip Your Workforce with Evidence-Based Mental Health Training. All Online.
The online 4C Community Mental Health Worker Training and Internship Program equips your team with the tools to deliver high-quality mental health support in underserved communities.
In just three months, participants:
✅ Master evidence-based skills like CBT and DBT.
✅ Build confidence through hands-on practicum experience.
✅ Become skilled mental health supporters ready to make a difference.
Empower your organization to create lasting impact. Contact us to customize a plan for your organization today.
Elevate Your Organization’s Impact
Expand Reach and Impact
Empower layworkers to become skilled mental health supporters, extend services to more people. Increase your organization’s capacity to address mental health needs without relying solely on specialized professionals.
Address Urgent Mental Health Gaps
Fill critical gaps in mental health services in regions where professional resources are scarce, and position your organization as a leader in tackling mental health challenges, increasing its credibility and relevance.
Improve Funding Opportunities
Provide tangible outcomes your organization can showcase to stakeholders, demonstrating the impact of their investment. Track metrics like the number of workers trained, individuals supported, and lives improved.
“The program is so helpful for my career development. I am well equipped with skills to support people who are going through mental challenges.”
“The program is amazing and it has given me easy guidelines on how to support people with issues regarding mental health.”
Program Structure
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Month 1: Foundations and Skill Building
Classwork (2 Hours/Week): Complete self-paced modules on foundational mental health skills.
Group Discussions (1-2 Hours/Week): Join peer group discussions led by instructors, in chatrooms and videochat.
Practical Application (1-2 Hours/Week): Begin interacting with others from around the world in message boards and self-help modules.
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Month 2: Clinical Competence and Confidence
Classwork (1 Hour/Week): Complete weekly self-study modules focusing on evidence based therapeutic approaches.
Group Discussions (1-2 Hours/Week): Participate in group discussions and weekly group clinical consultation to receive feedback and guidance from supervisor and peers.
Practical Application (2 Hours/Week): Apply the skills being taught by providing mental health and emotional support with community members from around the world.
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Month 3: Skill Mastery and Transition
On-Demand Access: Review and solidify your knowledge with unlimited access to training materials.
Group Discussions (1 Hour/Week): Join group sessions to receive feedback and prepare for independent work or employment.
Practicum (2-4 Hours/Week): Continue hands-on practice to boost clinical confidence.
Optional Transition Support (1 Hour/Week): Prepare for employment, projects, or professional goal-setting.
Why Us
Through our innovative training and internship programs, we transform lay workers into confident, skilled mental health supporters, ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities. At 4C, we understand that truly mastering mental health skills goes beyond simply learning the theory. We believe in the transformative power of shared learning and hands-on application. Practicing the skills in real-world scenarios is the most crucial step toward building confidence and making a lasting impact. Our programs emphasize interactive, experiential training where participants not only learn evidence-based tools but also actively apply them through hands-on practicums and collaborative learning experiences. This approach ensures that every individual leaves not just with knowledge, but with the ability to confidently use these skills to improve lives and create meaningful change in their communities.