Community Doula Program

Simply Healthcare has awarded funding to Capital Area Healthy Start, Healthy Start Coalition of Santa Rosa, Chipola Healthy Start Coalition, Healthy Start Okaloosa-Walton, Escambia County Healthy Start, and Gadsden County Healthy Start Coalition to train Doulas in our local Areas. This Doula workforce development project is also in partnership with The Doula Network, Indian River Healthy Start Coalition, and Birth, Education, Advocacy & Mentorship (BEAM).

The funding will provide scholarships for 15 individuals in the Panhandle! The scholarship covers the 3-day course, background screen, and CPR training that is scheduled for February 10th, 11th, and 12th. The 10th will be in the evening. The sessions on the 11th and 12th are all-day sessions.

There will be a mandatory informational session that must be attended prior to the interview. Candidates can attend either the January 3rd or 5th informational session. The time is 6 pm via Zoom. Links will be posted closer to the dates.

If you have any more questions regarding the program, please refer to the frequently asked questions section below. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to contact Symone Holliday at Symone@capitalareahealthystart.org.

How do I apply for a scholarship to become a community Doula?

All Individuals must apply through our online application HERE. The application will ask you general questions about yourself as well as why you would like to become a community Doula. Applications will close on December 31st.

If I get accepted, when will the Doula training course begin and how long will it last?

The scholarship completely covers a comprehensive 3-day course, a level 2 background screen, and CPR training that is scheduled for February 10th, 11th, and 12th. The 10th will be in the evening. The sessions on the 11th and 12th are all-day sessions. Attendance is mandatory for all 3 days.

Where will the training be located?

The location of the community Doula training will be discussed at the mandatory informational session on January 3rd or 5th informational session. The time is 6 pm via Zoom. Links will be posted closer to the dates.

When will I find out if I received the community Doula training scholarship?

After an individual applies to the online application, they are contacted for an interview promptly.

Interviews will be held January 9 – 20. Decisions will be made no later than January 27.

What does the training consist of? Will I become a fully certified Doula after taking this course?

Yes, you will become a fully certified Doula. This scholarship covers a comprehensive 3-day course, a level 2 background screen, and CPR training, which allows you to be certified as a Doula. However, this scholarship does NOT cover continued education, and Doulas will need to complete continuing education to keep their certification.