June 30, 2022

MolinaCares Accord

The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Washington, announced a $77,000 grant to Spark, an organization dedicated to providing a career pathway for youth and students to become certified peer counselors in the state of Washington. As of September 2021, just 16.8% of Washington's mental health care workforce need was being met and the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the need for behavioral health services. Spark's program works to resolve this shortage by empowering young adults who have dealt with mental health challenges to become certified peer counselors. The grant is just one component of MolinaCares' Behavioral Health Initiative, an over $700,000 philanthropic effort to expand access to behavioral health care across Washington. The funds donated to Spark will go toward the identification, outreach, training, and placement of youth peer supports in the state. Established by Molina Healthcare, The MolinaCares Accord oversees a community investment platform created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities. Molina Healthcare of Washington has been providing government-funded health care for over 20 years. The company serves members through Medicaid, Medicare and the Health Benefit Exchange programs throughout Washington.