As part of California’s ongoing mental health movement, the Take Action for Mental Health campaign is designed to help you check in, learn more, and get support for your own mental health or the mental health of someone you care about.
More info at TakeAction4MH.com.
Check out this guide to help you decide. Mental Health Support Options
When contacting 911 during a mental health crisis, request a crisis intervention trained (CIT) officer. To find out how to prepare and what to expect, learn more at www.smchealth.org/mh911
If you know someone who is in a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please reach out for 24/7 confidential support.
If you need help finding mental health and substance-use services call the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services ACCESS Call Center for information, an assessment and a referral based on individual needs.
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services serves San Mateo County residents with Medi-Cal & those who are uninsured.
Learn how to request services through the Access Call Center.
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Website:
smchealth.org/bhrsservices
Be Sensitive, Be Brave (BSBB) is an introductory 2-hour workshop that infuses culture and diversity throughout and includes Be Sensitive Be Brave for Mental Health and Be Sensitive Be Brave for Suicide Prevention.
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an introductory 4.5-8 hour skills-based training course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use or crises and includes Adult MHFA, Youth MHFA and Teen MHFA.
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an advanced two-day interactive workshop that teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
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