Train and EMPOWER A Community Health Workforce

The investigators propose a multi-step approach to improve access to mental health care. The plan focuses on three goals: increasing diversity in the mental health workforce, bringing more expertise into the community, and strengthening the community's ability to address the factors that impact mental health. To do this, the TEACH study team will work with students from underrepresented groups at a minority-serving institution (MSI). Students will be provided the opportunity to obtain their CHW Certification while receiving course credit for their degree. Students will then be eligible to participate in an internship to utilize their skills. The TEACH study team will help these students with their training, supervision, and ongoing support. These students will then be able to work with their communities to tackle common mental health issues and the social factors that contribute to those problems.

NCT Number	NCT06868498
Lead Sponsor	Baylor Research Institute Collaborators: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Conditions	CHW Certification
Enrollment	250 participants
Start Date	2024-08-06
Primary Completion	2028-05-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2029-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-11