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 …
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 …
Black History Month This month we celebrate and honor Black and African American contributions to the mental health movement. Read on to learn about these pioneers, the origins of Black History Month, data on mental health disparities, and gain access to articles, a podcast, upcoming training, and recorded interview. Advancing health equity and eliminating racism …
Preventing Exploitation In 2010 President Barak Obama first designated January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking PreventionMonth. This January of 2022 we newly commit to building a future where our children, youth and families may thrivefree from exploitation. In 2020, there was a record 21.7 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation made to the …
November 3rd & 4th Training Overview: This course examines specific recent and planned changes to California law and professional ethics codes for mental health professionals. Particular attention is given to obligations and processes related to risk management. Case examples bring focus to how these changes actually apply in clinical work, inside and outside of the …
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October 20th & 21st Training Overview: This Suicide Assessment and Intervention training meets the BBS Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention training requirement effective January1, 2021 for existing licensees and applicants for licensure. Mental health professionals are frequently called upon to identify those at highest risk of suicide and intervene appropriately. This live, remote training reviews …
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National Suicide Prevention Week is a time in which individuals, organizations and communities around the country join their voices to broadcast the message that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. Join in this year by visiting suicideispreventable.org to view, download, and share activities and resources. #SuicidePreventionWeek is Sept 5th – 11th. This year’s …
Race, Equity & Inclusion FREE Upcoming Trainings & Resources SOGIE 101 Training & Panel DiscussionSexual Orientation, Gender Identity & ExpressionFree Training funded by Placer County MHSA October 27, 2021 3-5pm via ZoomRegistration coming soon! Black Minds Matter 2! “Learning through the lens of an African American family member” Presented by American Psychiatric AssociationSeptember 8th 9:00-11:00AMView …
Eight week series: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, July 28th thru November 10th Placer County’s Systems of Care (SOC) Cultural Broker Dialogue Series will bring together SOC staff and community partners to expand cultural awareness, facilitate rich cross-cultural dialogue, and build skills to effectively engage Cultural Brokers to improve outcomes for diverse communities. This 8-week dialogue …
