This webinar addresses evidence-based strategies for suicide prevention. Situated within the unique stressors of shelter-in-place orders, this webinar series is tailored to teletherapy and discusses the distinct factors related to suicidal crises among diverse populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to guide clients in creating Safety Plans tailored to their specific needs and cultural strengths with the limited resources available under social distancing orders. Audiences will be introduced to a curated list of free videos for clinicians and clients …
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Our Struggles are Intertwined: Intersections of Mental Health & Oppression
Free course through end of June
This class is for anyone interested in an intersectional analysis and holistic approach to healing. It is self-paced, led by people of color and takes about 2-hours to complete and free for the month of June.
Coping During COVID: Share Your Story by July 7, 2020! (Extended from June 15!)
Submit a video, audio message, image, or other creative multimedia
Storytelling can be very healing. Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS) invites you to share your experience through multimedia. CARS especially welcomes diverse and differently impacted voices, including students and young adults.
Minimizing Disruptions in Care Through the Use of Behavioral Telehealth
11-week, free webinar series
The California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions is offering an 11-week, free webinar series that teaches practical skills to support ongoing improvement of behavioral telehealth.
Bring the Change – Real Talk: Teens on Mental Health
May 26, 2020 Webinar - 4:00pm - 5:00pm PT
Real Talk: Teens on Mental Health with our friends from Bring Change to Mind.
Student Wellness Ambassador Outreach Application (2020-2021 Academic Year)
This opportunity is open to students who will attend a California community college (statewide) during the 2020-2021 Academic Year. This is a PAID opportunity. Due Date June 8, 2020.
This program will train students to be Wellness Ambassadors who will serve at their California Community College.
Los Angeles County CalFresh Outreach Student Ambassador Application (2020-2021 Academic Year)
This opportunity is open to students who will attend a California community college (statewide) during the 2020-2021 Academic Year. This is a PAID opportunity. Due Date June 8, 2020
This program will train students to be CalFresh Outreach Ambassadors who will serve at their California Community College.
Access to Stimulus Payments for Young People
Webinar, SchoolHouse Connection
A webinar to dig deeper into how unaccompanied youth can access stimulus payments under the CARES Act, and
Suicide Prevention Intervention and Response Training (SPIRT)
May 5, 2020: College of the Canyons May is Mental Health Month Events
Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm PT This session is designed to help participants identify the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. You will learn about issues related to mental health, recovery and stigma, how to respond compassionately and effectively in order to prevent suicide and self-harm, how to support individuals who may be experiencing significant distress interfering with their life or personal functioning, and know where to locate community resources that can help those in need. Flex Credit Approved. Click …
Express Yourself and Join the Social Media Challenge
#ManySidesToMyStory
Kick-off Mental Health Matters Month by expressing yourself with the Each Mind Matters #ManySidesToMyStory challenge!