Project BE-AHEAD in Georgia​
BEhAvioral HEAlth Development in Georgia
Project BE-AHEAD offers evidence-based training in the areas of behavioral health and integrated care to student-trainees in three nationally renowned graduate level behavioral health programs at the University of Georgia: Counseling Psychology PhD; Community Counseling, M.Ed.; and School Counseling M.Ed.
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The project seeks to expand the behavioral health workforce in underserved communities throughout Northeast Georgia and to evaluate the effectiveness of the program's training of students in interprofessional services and behavioral health competency.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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AIDS Athens Walk, December 1, 2019
Time: 8am Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center • 205 Old Commerce Rd Athens, GA 30607
AIDS Walk, September 28, 2019
Come join us at Creature Comforts to raise money for Live Forward!
Fellows' Seminars:
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Motivational Interviewing Seminar at Live Forward: TBD
Mindfulness Seminar at Live Forward: TBD
Giving Back and Supporting our Community:
Outpace Parkinson's Run, August 18, 2018
BIG Thanks to THE Lab Members, Sarah Rupnaraine, Alex Rogers, Christianne Connelly, Rachael Ajetemobi, Nancy Gimbel, Jessica Styles for their early morning volunteer work and support of the Run! Thank you for supporting the Parkinson's Fundraiser! You guys are wonderful!!
AIDS Walk, November 3, 2018
Thank you to THE Lab Members, Rachael Ajetemobi, Christianne Connelly, Erica McKinney, JungSu Oh, Alex Rogers, Sarah Rupnaraine, Jessica Styles, Shujing Zhang, and Dr. Alvis for attending the event. The event raised over $10,000 for Live Forward! If you still want to donate, please visit: https://athensaidswalk2018.givingspirit.com/team/518/towards-health-equities-research-team-uga