Local Herkimer College Students Achieve Mental Health Coaching Certifications

Three students from Herkimer College's Human Services program have earned CarePath™ Coach certifications from the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS). The students, Alexis Lynch from Utica, Natalie Daley from Herkimer, and Samantha Childs from Ilion, demonstrated their commitment to mental health through presentations on their chosen specialties.

The students focused on different areas: senior care, support for adolescents at risk of foster care placement, and parental support for children. These presentations were essential for their certification, showing their knowledge and dedication to mental health support.

After their presentations, Lynch, Daley, and Childs received their CarePath™ Coach certifications, marking a key achievement in their academic and professional paths. Lynch and Daley are expected to graduate in May 2024, while Childs aims to finish by August 2024.

The CarePath™ program, run by MHANYS, supports teenagers and adults with behavioral health challenges. It trains coaches to assist individuals in recovery and their families or supporters over three months.

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