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Celebrating Two Years of CWCs
News & Events
Learn more about the CWC’s impact on the community
- California Introduces New Wellness Coach Program Aimed at Building a More Diverse Behavioral Health Workforce to Help Children and Youth – HCAI
- CWC July News Roundup
- Mental Health Matters Day – May 2026
Save the Date – Certified Wellness Coach & CYBHI Fee Schedule Webinar
HCAI and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will host a joint webinar on September 24, 2026. This session will provide important updates on the Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) Program and the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule Program.
Please save the date and stay tuned for registration details.


The California Certified Wellness Coach Street Team visited Sacramento for Mental Health Matters Day on May 13, where our team connected with community members throughout the event. Photos from the day captured powerful moments of advocacy, conversation, and celebration, reflecting the energy and commitment shared by everyone who participated.
Mental Health Matters Day brought people together to speak up about mental health and strengthen the statewide movement to end stigma. The event aligned with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month theme—More Good Days, Together—by showcasing the power of connection and community. It also offered an opportunity for visitors to meet our team and learn more about California’s Certified Wellness Coach profession.
The Certified Wellness Coach role is a non-clinical, entry-level opportunity for individuals with associate or bachelor’s degrees. Certified Wellness Coaches support the mental health and well-being of children and youth in schools, health
programs, and community organizations across California so young people can lead happier, healthier lives.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn about the role, ask questions about eligibility, and explore the path to becoming a Certified Wellness Coach.
Certified Wellness Coach Videos
- Robin Pence
- Evelyn Hedrick
- Kirsten Ratliff
- Laticia Mantzouranis
- Mitch Zaralegui
- Samantha McDaniel
- Sonji Griffith-Nnoni
- Vincent Chew
Previous Recordings & Presentations
Funding & Sustainability
- HCAI/DHCS Presentation – September 2025
- HCAI/DHCS Webinar Recording – September 2025
- Wellness Coach Scholarship Program – January 2025
- CWCES Grant Awardee Webinar Recording – August 2024
- CWCES Grant Awardee Webinar Deck – August 2024
Certification
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Overview of the Certified Wellness Coach Profession
Education & Training: HCAI-Designated Education Programs
Employing Certified Wellness Coaches
Stay Connected
Contact Us
- Email: WellnessCoach@hcai.ca.gov
- Phone: 916-326-3700
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