5 WAYS FOR CHANGE: Help Prevent Suicide & Promote Awareness without Stigma You can #BetheChange: #SpeakUp #LeadbyExample #EducateYourself #GetInvolved #ShowSupport 1 – #SPEAKUP Challenge harmful language and attitudes when you hear them, and educate others about the impact of language on mental health. Each mind matters and if you or someone you know is experiencing …

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This month and beyond… We are committed to eliminating disparities in behavioral healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community.  The following resources were assembled through efforts of the Placer County Systems of Care in collaboration with the Placer Campaign for Community Wellness (CCW), Placer READI, and local LGBTQ+ community advocates.  Mental health and substance use disorders are not …

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The Placer County Mental Health Services Act Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2026 3-Year Plan and Annual Evaluation Report for FY 21/22 have been posted for a 30-day public review and comment period from May 26, 2023 to June 25, 2023.  In an effort to continually improve the mental health services provided by MHSA through community input, …

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Personality Disorders Trainings with Dr. Greg Lester Placer County’s Personality Disorders trainings with Dr. Greg Lester were held in person in February 2023. These training lectures were recorded and are available for review with the trainer’s permission. Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available with review of these recordings.    These lectures are intended for …

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Starting Monday, May 1st, help promote Mental Health Matters Month! Here’s information on activities and resources to help support these efforts! Placer4MentalHealth Campaign “Be the Change” Starting in May, we are asking the community to take a pledge to “Be the Change” and help end mental health stigma and discrimination in Placer County.  GOING LIVE …

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Meet new licensing requirements for Telehealth Training and Law and Ethics for Associates, and/or study for your Law and Ethics and Clinical Licensing Exams. Placer County’s Workforce Education and Training (WET) Program has partnered with Ben Caldwell Labs to bring you online trainings to meet new licensing requirements and/or study for your Law and Ethics …

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Attention Placer County agencies and providers! This “Equity Walk” was developed by Placer County’s System of Care Placer READI Committee to help ensure our lobbies and public areas feel like safe, welcoming spaces and represent the diverse needs of our community.  The documents available in this post for downloading will allow you to create your …

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If you know someone who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please reach out for 24/7 crisis support: call 988 or text “HOME” to 741741. NEW DATES ADDED April 12, 2023, 2:00pm-4:00pm – FULL May 16, 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm – Register Here May 19, 2023, 9:00am-11:00am – Register Here June 13, 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm – Register …

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General Information Trainings are published and available for registration in Placer Learns approximately 8-10 weeks prior to the training date. External Users (non-Placer County employees) can access their Placer Learns account or request a new account on the Placer Learns External User Login Page. Placer County employees should access their Placer Learns account through the …

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Mindspring Mental Health Alliance provides free mental health education opportunities to the public through webinars on a wide variety of mental health topics. Live webinars are hosted every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00am-11:00am PST. Webinars are recorded and available for review on their website. Mindspring Webinars & Events All webinars are free and open to the …

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