The Three Rivers College Behavioral Health program has been re-designated by The Division of Behavioral Health as an approved participant for the Associate Degree of Behavioral Health Support program.
“First, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Cindy Davis, Vice President of Workforce Solutions at the Missouri Behavioral Health Council, for her unwavering support and outstanding leadership, which have been instrumental in guiding our efforts and advancing the success of our initiatives,” said Corey Reynolds, Three Rivers Behavioral Health Support Program Coordinator. “I would also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health, and the Missouri Behavioral Health Council for their evaluation and continued faith in our program. Their support means more to us than a full pot of coffee on a Monday morning—and that’s truly saying something folks!”
The certificate, good through May 2028, at which time Three Rivers can reapply, solidifies the qualifications of Three Rivers students and their ability to work in Department of Mental Health and Department of Behavioral Health contracted facilities. Three Rivers has been a designated Behavioral Health Support program since 2022.
“This redesignation isn’t just a stamp of approval, it’s a testament to our collective commitment to mental health education, to our support to the community, and most importantly to the support we collectively show to our students,” Reynolds said.
The accelerated 18-month Behavioral Health Support program at Three Rivers is designed to prepare students with a path to an entry-level position as a support professional in the areas of substance use disorder, disabilities, education, mental health, and psychiatric care. The BHS program also offers trauma-informed training in the areas of substance use, prevention, and mental health.
Students will learn about the interconnectedness of the helping fields as well as how to recognize the co-occurring risk factors of mental health and substance use while developing self-awareness, self-reliance, and self-confidence.
For more information about the BHS program, visit trcc.edu/academics/degrees-programs/behavioral-health-support or contact Reynolds at creynolds@trcc.edu.
