What is a Wellness Coach?

There is an urgent need to support the mental health needs of California’s children and youth. Certified Wellness Coaches provide care to young people through prevention and early intervention services. These services support overall physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Become a Certified Wellness Coach 

Becoming a Certified Wellness Coach (Coach) lets you play a role in improving mental health and well-being of children and youth in California. Discover your path to certification today.

How to Become a Certified Wellness Coach

Are you a recent graduate with an associate or bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, addiction studies, or psychology within the last six years?

1. Meet Requirements for Education Pathway
2. Apply for Certification
3. Receive Certification
4. Enter Workforce as a Certified Wellness Coach

Our Social Work and Human Services program received a grant to develop a designated program by 2027. Check back here for updates. Until then, an associate's degree in Addiction Studies will qualify you for the certification.