Behavioral Health Aide Program
Behavioral Health Aides (BHAs) provide culturally relevant behavioral health support in tribal and rural communities across Alaska, working as part of the health continuum of care.
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The BHA Training and Career Pathway
Comprehensive training: The Training Center offers a full library of culturally relevant courses that meet the requirements for both the Specialized Training Track (BHA I and II) and the Alternative Training Track (BHA I, II, III, and Practitioner).
Accessible: Most courses are available remotely through self‑paced, instructor‑led, or blended formats, with some offered in person. The Training Center follows a quarter system, and classes are scheduled on a rotating basis.
Competency‑based: All courses are built to align with BHA curriculum standards, strengthen practical skills, support core competencies, and prepare students for reimbursable behavioral health services.
BHA I - Foundational training and supervised behavioral health support tasks.
BHA II - Expanded skills in education, screening, and brief interventions.
BHA III - Advanced competencies for working with more complex needs.
BHA Practitioner - Comprehensive behavioral health interventions under clinical oversight.
What Behavioral Health Aides Do
Behavioral Health Aides (BHAs) are trusted community members who provide behavioral health screening, education, case management, crisis support, and recovery services as part of Alaska’s Community Health Aide Program (CHAP).
Offer prevention and behavioral health education
Help identify concerns and connect people with appropriate care
Support clients with follow-up, case management, and navigation
Work alongside clinicians and care teams in tribal health settings
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Resources and Tools
Quick access to the most-used documents to help you find what you need fast.
Most Used Resources
- Electronic Behavioral Health Aide Manual (eBHAM) – A web‑based manual that reinforces BHA training and supports providers with essential guidance for client care.
- BHA Forum – An annual Anchorage event offering continuing education, workforce connection, and recognition for BHAs.
- BHA Knowledge and Skills – Ten core competencies required for certification, used in training and by employers for hiring and supervision.
- BHA Templates and Materials – Ready‑made templates and outreach materials to help THOs recruit and support BHAs.
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BHA News and Events
Read the latest updates on BHA trainings, meetings, and statewide initiatives.
News
June 2026 – CHAPCB Standards and Procedures
During the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) meeting on June 10-11, 2026, the following amendments were made to the CHAPCB Standards and Procedures. Changes are marked as follows: These updates reflect our continued commitment to improving processes and