Responding to Children about Violent Incidents
May 25, 2022 | 9:41 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A County mental health expert offers parents advice on responding to children after school shootings and other violent incidents.
Tag: mental health
County Budget Builds on Commitments Across Key Areas
May 5, 2022 | 8:24 AMReading Time: 6 minutes
The County of San Diego released a $7.15 billion recommended budget today that builds on its commitments to address mental health, homelessness, equity, racial justice, and climate change.
Behavioral Health Experts Urge San Diegans to Check Their Mental Well-being
May 4, 2022 | 4:19 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
May is Mental Health Matters Month and County behavioral health officials say there’s no better time than now to take stock of your mental health and the mental well-being of those you care about.
VIDEO: County’s Newest Crisis Stabilization Unit Opens in Oceanside
Apr. 18, 2022 | 3:19 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A ribbon cutting ceremony in Oceanside today marks the latest milestone in the County of San Diego’s commitment to prioritizing mental health and substance use services. A beautiful new community-based Crisis Stabilization Unit opened its doors, becoming the sixth CSU in the county with plans for even more in east and south San Diego.
Mobile Crisis Response Teams Successfully Operating Countywide
Feb. 28, 2022 | 4:15 PMReading Time: 4 minutes
County of San Diego officials and community partners today announced early results and the launch of a broad, public awareness campaign for a program providing a specialized response to people experiencing a mental health, drug or alcohol-related crisis.
VIDEO: On the Road with the Mobile Crisis Response Team
Jan. 21, 2022 | 12:35 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Mobile Crisis Response Teams, or MCRTs, are now available countywide for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
Check Your Mood Day Goes Virtual
Oct. 4, 2021 | 11:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Getting screened for behavioral health conditions is just as important as getting your blood pressure checked or seeing your medical provider for an annual physical.