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Ballmer Group Grants $110M to Boost Youth Mental Health Training

4/7/2026

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Ballmer Group awarded $110 million to three Southern California universities to expand youth mental health training.
University of California, Los Angeles will receive $33 million to expand training in psychology, social welfare, and psychiatry.
California State University, Los Angeles will receive $48 million to train over 1,000 social workers and family counselors.
California State University, Dominguez Hills will receive $29 million for scholarships and training to bolster Los Angeles youth services.

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Ballmer Group awarded $110 million to three Southern California universities to expand youth mental health training.
University of California, Los Angeles will receive $33 million to expand training in psychology, social welfare, and psychiatry.
California State University, Los Angeles will receive $48 million to train over 1,000 social workers and family counselors.
California State University, Dominguez Hills will receive $29 million for scholarships and training to bolster Los Angeles youth services.