FamilyWell Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach Community Impact Scholarship
The people already doing the work deserve the tools to go further.
We’re proud to launch the FamilyWell PBHC Community Impact Scholarship, an bi-annual investment in the individuals already showing up for families during one of the most critical windows of care.
Across communities, around the world, there are people quietly changing outcomes in perinatal mental health, supporting, advocating, listening, and leading.
This scholarship exists to recognize that work and help expand it.
What the scholarship includes:
Two (2) recipients will receive:
Full tuition to the Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach (PBHC) Certification ($800 value)
Access to live mentorship sessions with FamilyWell experts
Recognition across FamilyWell platforms
A featured article highlighting their work and impact
An official certificate of completion and ability to use the title
A certificate naming you as scholarship recipient
The PBHC Community Impact Scholarship is an opportunity to grow your reach, deepen your skills, and strengthen the support you already provide.
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Who Is This For
This scholarship is open to individuals currently supporting perinatal populations, including but not limited to:
Community health workers
Doulas
Lactation consultants
Peer supporters
Therapists and social workers
Nurses and care providers
Parents supporting other parents
If you are already making a difference in your community and want to expand your impact with evidence-based tools and structured training, this is for you.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re selecting individuals who demonstrate:
Meaningful, real-world impact in perinatal health
Commitment to supporting families during pregnancy and postpartum
Leadership potential—formal or informal
A clear desire to grow their skills and expand their reach
Important Dates
(Fall cycle will open later this year)
Spring Cycle Applications Open Now
Deadline: May 31
Recipients Announced June 12th
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If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply directly.
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Why this matters
Perinatal mental health support doesn’t only happen in clinics.
It happens in conversations, in community spaces, in moments of trust.
The individuals leading this work are often the closest to the people who need it most.
Through the FamilyWell PBHC Community Impact Scholarship, we’re investing in those individuals, because expanding access starts with strengthening the people already showing up.
FAQs
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A Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach (PBHC) is a trained professional who supports individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period with evidence-informed, non-clinical mental health care.
PBHCs are equipped with practical tools—such as foundational cognitive behavioral techniques, emotional support strategies, and care coordination skills—to help individuals navigate common perinatal mental health challenges. They often work alongside clinical providers or within community settings to expand access to support.
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No. This scholarship is open to anyone currently supporting perinatal populations.
We welcome a wide range of applicants—including community health workers, doulas, peer supporters, therapists, nurses, and parents supporting other parents. What matters most is your impact and commitment, not your title.
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The scholarship covers 100% of tuition for the PBHC Certification program (a $800 value), including access to mentorship sessions with FamilyWell experts.
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The program is designed to be flexible and self-paced, with most participants completing it within 2–3 months, depending on their schedule.
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Yes. The scholarship is open globally. We welcome applicants from anywhere in the world who are supporting perinatal populations in their communities.
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After the application deadline (May 31), our team will review submissions and notify selected recipients shortly after. If you nominate someone, we may reach out to invite them to complete an application.
Mental Health Belongs Here.
In every community.
In every care setting.
In every stage of the perinatal journey.