By: Darren Doyle
SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — North Central Missouri College’s Savannah Campus was awarded a $1.37 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant, in partnership with Mosaic Life Care, to expand its health workforce training.
The grant, awarded in late 2025, aims to improve the Community Behavioral Health Alliance by collaborating with organizations such as the Mosaic Life Care Foundation, Mosaic Life Care, Family Guidance, The Center and Greater St. Joseph United Way.
Mosaic’s Behavioral Health Program Administrator, Britani Manthe, said she is excited to strengthen the behavioral health care coordination in the area.
“Securing grant funding for the Community Health Worker program through NCMC is a strategic investment in Mosaic’s mission to advance population health and behavioral health care coordination,” said Manthe. “Community Health Workers play a critical role in enhancing the behavioral health workforce, supporting providers through care navigation, and addressing the social determinants of health that often drive poor outcomes.”
Manthe said the grant allows the program to build a healthier and more resilient community.
“By bridging gaps in access, reducing emergency service utilization, and connecting patients to timely, appropriate care, this initiative strengthens our ability to serve vulnerable populations.”
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