The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has been awarded a $2.4 million federal grant over four years to launch its B‑HIP (Behavioral Healthcare through InterProfessional Training) initiative targeting Southeast Tennessee’s rural mental health gap. UTC will provide annual stipends and internships for 12 graduate students in clinical counseling, school counseling, psychology, and social work, paired with mentorship, simulation-based learning, and telehealth training to increase behavioral health workforce in underserved areas. >>> Read More >>>