The Office of School-Based Health Programs (OSBHP), in partnership with Blue Shield of California, is offering free Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainingto support the well-being of California’s 6 million students. These trainings provide best practices, resources, and practical strategies that can make a difference in supporting the mental health of students across our […]

The Office of School-Based Health Programs (OSBHP), in partnership with Blue Shield of California, is offering free Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainingto support the well-being of California’s 6 million students. These trainings provide best practices, resources, and practical strategies that can make a difference in supporting the mental health of students across our […]

The Office of School-Based Health Programs (OSBHP), in partnership with Blue Shield of California, is offering free Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainingto support the well-being of California’s 6 million students. These trainings provide best practices, resources, and practical strategies that can make a difference in supporting the mental health of students across our […]

This full day of suicide prevention workshops and featured speakers will provide attendees with current information related to suicide prevention, postvention, screenings in primary care settings, inclusive practices in clinical settings, and feature voices of lived experience.  Participants will be eligible for 6 continuing education units.   Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stacey Freedenthal Dr. Freedenthal is […]

CDPH Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) Community of Practice Webinar Date & Time Dec 11, 2025 01:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) is excited to continue hosting our Community of Practice webinar series. The purpose of these meetings is to bring together […]

Time: 3:00pm-8:00pm How: Virtual via Zoom Instructions: Thank you for your interest in Youth Mental Health First Aid! The information collected in this form will be shared with your assigned YMHFA Instructor and the California Department of Education (CDE) to support your training experience. After submitting this form: You will not receive an automatic email confirmation. Your […]

This interactive virtual workshop will support your district/charter to be prepared to respond effectively after a suicide death. Attendees will be instructed on best practices including: · supporting students and staff · communication strategies · managing memorials Training will cover current best practices, strategies, and resources to develop or update postvention protocols. Content will support […]

The Department of Developmental Services is pleased to invite you to a virtual training session on suicide risk and prevention strategies for public health and mental health staff supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism on February 19, 2026, from 1 pm to 2 pm online via Zoom.   This webinar will cover: […]

Please plan to join the upcoming webinar, Exploring the Intersection of AI & Suicide Prevention on Wednesday, March 4 at 1pm EST. This webinar will be an opportunity to learn from national experts about how artificial intelligence intersects with suicide prevention. The discussion will focus on why it is critical to educate ourselves and gain a deeper understanding […]

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course designed to equip participants with the skills to help someone who may be developing a mental health concern or experiencing a mental health crisis.   Training Details: Date: March 17, 2026. Time: 8am-5pm. Location: Hope Plaza, DSS Building 5, 380 W. Ashlan Ave, Clovis, CA 93612. Capacity: Limited to 15 participants. […]

California Senate Bill 153 requires that 100% of certificated staff and 40% of classified staff receive youth mental health training.  The California Department of Education is proud to collaborate with Blue Shield of California to offer this training free of charge to the school communities in California.  Learn how to recognize and respond to signs […]

WHEN April 14, 2026 8am - 5pm WHERE DSS Building 5, Hope Plaza 380 W. Ashlan Avenue Clovis, CA. 93612 DBH is offering a Mental Health First Aid course on April 14, 2026. An invitation has been extended to fifteen (15) interested in-dividuals that would like to attend this upcom-ing training. Please RSVP below, seating […]