New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $4 million pledge to increase mental healthcare workforce diversity.
$2 million of the fund will each be distributed to both SUNY and CUNY schools supporting tuition assistance, paid internships and direct stipends specifically for minority and multilingual students pursuing mental health degrees.
“As we continue to strengthen our health care system in New York, we must ensure that we build a diverse and inclusive workforce,” Governor Hochul said in her announcement on Aug. 25. “This partnership will provide incentives for underrepresented students to enroll or remain in mental health programs – helping diversify our future workforce and ensure that all communities are well-served by our public health care system.”
