A Program that Provides Training and Technical Assistance
In August, the California Department of Social Services, the California Department of Health Care Services, and the Office of the California Surgeon General released a set of questions and answers designed to clarify requirements around mandated reporting of child abuse … read more
Join the CARE TA Center for our upcoming virtual conference, “Keepin’ it in the Community: The Power and Role of Collective Hope and Action for Crisis Recovery”! The Conference will run from 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. PT on Wednesday, June 29 … read more
A statewide suicide prevention social marketing campaign built on three key messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. The Know the Signs suicide prevention campaign is culturally adapting suicide prevention outreach materials such as posters, brochures, and print, … read more
This brochure or handout describes warning signs and protective factors for suicide.
LGBTQ+/Gender Centers for each California county.
A small, branded resource card with information on LGBTQ+ suicide prevention resources
This free, self-paced course offers step-by-step guidance to help you find and interpret suicide-related data in order to target your prevention efforts effectively. The course explores a variety of commonly used data sources for information on suicide deaths and attempts, … read more
MakeTheConnection.net is an online resource designed to connect Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives. In addition to powerful stories, MakeTheConnection.net provides information about life experiences Veterans can … read more
This flow chart is designed to help faculty and staff respond effectively to students who may be experiencing distress. It includes tips and strategies.
Mental Health Connector connects undocumented young people with 1:1 psychological support, allowing them to access their strengths and resiliency in order to achieve personal goals and healing. The experienced and culturally responsive mental health therapists volunteer to provide free and … read more
Know the Signs, in collaboration with Santa Clara County and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, developed a mobile app, MY3 that connects users to their primary support networks when they have thoughts of suicide. The free app also features a … read more
A suite of free apps for mental health, developed by the VA, for everyone.
Nearly 1 in 4 active duty members showed signs of a mental health condition, according to a 2014 study in JAMA Psychiatry. On this page we focus on questions that military personnel often ask, concerning treatment resources, disclosure and staying … read more
An advocacy group for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. A good source of information and resources on mental health topics.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in our national network of … read more
participate in a research study on depression
Sample job description for peer mental health and suicide prevention educator.
The MSW@USC, the online Master of Social Work program at the University of Southern California published a guide that helps family and friends understand and support someone who is self-harming, as well as provide intervention strategies for loved ones.
The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) suicide prevention social marketing program is one component of the MHSA Suicide Prevention initiative, which uses a full range of strategies from Prevention to Early Intervention to prevent suicides across ages and backgrounds. … read more
The NIDA Quick Screen and NIDA-modified ASSIST are appropriate for patients age 18 or older. You may deliver it as an interview and record patient responses, or read the questions aloud and have the patient fill out responses on a … read more