Rapides Foundation Grant will address shortage of licensed mental health professionals in CENLA

From left, Dr. Susan Campbell, Steven Gruesbeck, Dr. Gerra Perkins, Byron McKinney and Ellen Jenkins.
From left, Dr. Susan Campbell, Steven Gruesbeck, Dr. Gerra Perkins, Byron McKinney and Ellen Jenkins.

The Rapides Foundation has funded an initiative that will increase the number of mental health professionals in Central Louisiana. Northwestern State University will serve as Cenla Mental Health Workforce Accelerator Program regional chair and support 30 master’s level individuals seeking licensure as either Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) in Cen…