Cal State L.A. Receives $48 Million to Address Mental Health Worker Shortage in Southern California
Cal State L.A., along with UCLA and CSU Dominguez Hills, has been awarded a $110 million donation from the Ballmer Group to expand mental health programs and address the shortage of mental health professionals in Southern California. Cal State L.A. will receive $48 million to enhance its master of social work programs, providing over 1,000 scholarships and grants to prospective students. This initiative aims to graduate more than 1,000 mental health professionals over the next five years. The funding will help reduce the financial burden of obtaining a master's degree, which is a significant barrier for many students. The initiative is expected to increase the number of mental health workers in underserved areas, particularly in Los Angeles, where there is a significant shortfall. 
