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Behavioral Health Court is a program designed to help people with behavioral health challenges transition from jail to a life of self-sufficiency. It is multi-tier program where participants learn to better manage their condition, set goals and measure their progress. They learn to adjust to changes and connect to community services to maintain their care.
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September is National Recovery Month and the County and its partners are once again putting on a special event to help support individuals in recovery, those exploring recovery options, and the loved ones who support them.
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A brand-new shelter in the Midway District will soon provide a safe place to stay for as many as 150 people experiencing homelessness.
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A new report presented to the County of San Diego by the San Diego Workforce Partnership found far fewer behavioral health workers in our region than necessary to meet demand.
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The County of San Diego was awarded $6 million in Proposition 47 grant funding that will be used to help people returning to their communities after serving time in County jails. The financial support is earmarked for those leaving custody who have a history of behavioral health needs and are homeless or at risk of […]
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The San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $7.36 billion 2022-23 budget Tuesday that builds on commitments to address mental health, homelessness, equity, racial justice and climate change, while upholding essential public safety, land use and social services.
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County behavioral health officials, law enforcement representatives and community partners today announced that all of the region’s 911 dispatchers have signed on to a memorandum of understanding to refer certain mental health calls to the County’s Mobile Crisis Response Teams.
