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It has been two years since the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program began enrolling participants, and the number of success stories is growing. A total of 149 CARE Agreements have been put in place and there have been 23 graduations. Recently, 11 participants all celebrated their graduation on the same day.
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As Suicide Prevention Month finishes up, it’s timely to provide a reminder that resources, tools, and trainings are available year-round to help prevent suicide deaths.
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The County’s Behavioral Health Services (BHS) has been awarded $29.1 million in state funding that will be used to create new mental health and substance use treatment services in the region.
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The County of San Diego recently hosted its second annual East County Community Resource Fair, bringing together more than 90 service providers to support people on probation and other community members.
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Coming together around mental health provides community members with a safe space for uplifting hope and healing. It is the goal of the annual NAMIWalks and Mental Wellness Expo this Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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The County is taking the next step in its strategy to expand the region’s public behavioral health workforce to support the community.
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The County of San Diego’s Behavioral Health Services has spent the last year organizing extensive planning and training to prepare for the biggest update to California’s civil detention and conservatorship laws in more than 50 years.