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Senator Eggman - SB 1416 "gravely disabled" revision proposed

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Senator Eggman - SB 1416 "gravely disabled" revision proposed

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Fwd Its Time to Modernize Gravely Disabled under LPS  Help Support SB 1416

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AB 114 Special Education Transition - Announcements & Current Issues (CA Dept of Education)

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Mental Health Services FAQ - Announcements & Current Issues (CA Dept of Education)

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RE Recruiting for Southern San Mateo Youth Advisory Group for Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing 2022

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Youth Committee Februrary 16, 2022 Minutes 3

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Youth Committee 2022 DRAFT Action Plan_v2, 1.21.22

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Mental Health Emergency - San Mateo County Health

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Mental Health Emergency - San Mateo County Health

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Assisted Outpatient Treatment in San Mateo County - San Mateo County Health

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The Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) services of San Mateo County is in full operation and here to help! - NAMI San Mateo

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City calls on mental health professionals | Local News Stories | hmbreview.com

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Nonprofit to launch mental health response program | Local News Stories | hmbreview.com

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Redwood City Police Department lauds new mental health clinician - Climate Online

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Editorial: Push Newsom's mental health plan forward

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[PLEASE SHARE] Call for MHSARC Youth Committee Youth Action Board Application & Social Media Toolkit

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Editorial: Push Newsom's mental health plan forward

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California Requires Insurers to Provide More Extensive Mental Health Coverage – Sequoia

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New California law requires insurance companies to cover more mental health treatment | News | Palo Alto Online |

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California poised to become leader on mental health coverage - CalMatters

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California Governor Signs SB 855, Increasing Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders – Publications | Morgan Lewis

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CA Approves New Parity Law Expanding Coverage Obligations for Mental Health and SUD Treatment | Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP - JDSupra

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Bill Text - AB-118 Department of Social Services: C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program.

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The Workforce For Non-Police Behavioral Health Crisis Response Doesn’t Exist—We Need To Create It | Health Affairs

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Mental health investments paving new paths forward – CSBA Blog

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A Sept. 15 webinar, " Investing in Mental Health," hosted by the California Department of Education, covered topics including how interagency collaboration can help schools with mental health services, building a school-based metal health workforce, measuring the impact of current investments, and initiatives that are taking place at the local and state level.

As Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health at California Health and Human Services Agency Stephanie Welch explained, a collaborative relationship between behavioral health and education systems is in the best interest of students and families.

"We are at a point in which we have had the largest investment in behavioral health in our state's history and it is the most imperative thing to make sure that we collectively identify what we want to accomplish and that we measure it together," Welch said.

Following decades of underinvestment, the pandemic and its impact on the well-being and mental health of young Californians put a new focus on care like prevention and early intervention. Along with more than $4 billion in investments going into the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, there are also significant investments in transforming the Medi-Cal system, making it easier to use with less administrative work and more services available to young people and adults.

Welch spoke about investments in the behavioral health workforce as well, something Sacramento County Office of Education is pondering as it works to house a mental health clinician on each of the 300 campuses in the county.

Sacramento COE Superintendent David Gordon said 20 schools currently have on-site clinicians as the rollout progressively takes place. The project is sustainably funded by "billing back to Medi-Cal" as officials move to "turn our schools into centers of wellness."

In addition to continued social-emotional learning, the COE is looking to amplify youth voices. The county is creating a Youth Mental Health Board of 14- to 22-year-olds to advise stakeholders. A professional preparation pipeline is also being developed.

"We're working on plans for a pipeline which starts with career technical education programs in high schools, goes through community college and 4-year college into professional training but has supports for young people who don't have an ability to assume $100,000 in loans," Gordon said. "We'll have them working as mentors and throughout the system to be able to support themselves while they go through the pipeline. Hopefully they will come back and work for us and in this group will be many young people of color and we'll diversify our workforce in that way."
Connecting with each other and community resources
"In our schools, absolutely, we are seeing the trauma of our students, our families and our staff," said Mara Madrigal-Weiss, the executive director of Student Wellness and School Culture at San Diego COE.

Getting supports in place as soon as possible for all parties, including staff, is key, she noted.

As common issues are being identified in a service-area, resources should also be determined. This can be done by building relationship across systems and having conversations with groups like county behavioral health departments, COEs and community-based organizations to know what supports already exist.

Local educational agencies can also look to each other for inspiration and advice, too.

"We brought together COEs across the state and formed a Student Mental Health and Wellness Collaborative so we're sharing best practices," Madrigal-Weiss noted.

Students should not be forgotten as LEAs build mental health awareness and literacy among staff. Youth need to be equipped with resources as well to help friends and classmates.

The webinar, viewable on the CDE's Facebook page, also featured a presentation from Orange County Department of Education Associate Superintendent Dr. Christine Olmstead on multi-tiered systems of support.

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Mental health investments paving new paths forward - CSBA Blog

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A Sept. 15 webinar, "Investing in Mental Health," hosted by the California Department of Education, covered topics including how interagency collaboration can help schools with mental health services, building a school-based metal health workforce, measuring the impact of current investments, and initiatives that are taking [...]

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Psychiatric Emergency Services are available at:

San Mateo Medical Center
222 West 39th Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94403
Phone: (650) 573-2662

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
1501 Trousdale Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: (650) 696-5915

Get Immediate Help

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency or is in a life threatening situation, call or text 911 and say: "I'm calling/texting about a mental health emergency and request a CIT (Crisis Intervention Trained) Officer."

We all want to protect the people we love, but sometimes we cannot do it on our own. If a family member or friend is in a mental health crisis and at risk of harming themselves or others, call the police-even though you or your family member may be upset or afraid-to help ensure everyone's safety. Below are guidelines on how to call/text 9-1-1 for a mental health emergency.

If you are concerned about someone who may be heading into a mental health crisis and need help, call:

Guidelines for Calling or Texting 911

Plan ahead

Be prepared: Become familiar with the guidelines on this page.

Know to Ask for a Crisis Intervention Trained Officer (CIT): When you call/text 911, ask to have a CIT Officer dispatched if available as these officers are specially trained to respond to mental health emergencies. Watch a brief video about texting 911.

Fill out the Information From Family Member form: Complete this form (, ) ahead of time. Send one copy to their mental health provider and keep extra copies on hand to give to hospital personnel if a mental health emergency occurs. The Information from Family Member form provides hospital personnel and mental health providers with important detailed information on your family member or friend's mental health history. To request the form by mail or for questions about the form, call 1-800-388-5189

Be prepared for a 5150 Hold: If your family member or friend is a danger to themselves or to others or is gravely disabled and unable to care for themselves, it may be necessary to place them on an involuntary hospital hold of up to 72 hours for additional help and evaluation.

Find your closest Emergency Room: If you are able to safely drive your loved one before or during an emergency, go to your nearest Emergency Room for help (see addresses/phone numbers above).

Before calling/texting 9-1-1

Know your rights: If the individual is putting you or themselves in danger, police need to step in and help. You have the right to ask for help and your loved one has a right to receive help.

Try to remain calm: Take a few deep breaths so you can speak as slowly and calmly as possible.

Remove harmful items: If possible, remove any items from the immediate area that could be used as a weapon, such as fire arms, knives, tools, or baseball bats.

During the call/text

Try to make the call or text from a safe and quiet place where your family member or friend will not feel threatened by overhearing you.

Tell police you are calling about a mental health emergency and request a CIT officer.

Describe the situation in detail, such as whether your loved one is suicidal, aggressive, off their medication, or threatening someone.

Listen carefully and answer the dispatcher's questions so they have the information to help.

Stay on the phone; emergency help is being dispatched. Do not hang up until you are asked to do so by the dispatcher.

What to say when calling/texting 911

I'm calling about a Mental Health Emergency and request a CIT Officer.

My name is:______________________.

I'm calling from [your location].

I'm calling because my [family member/friend] is: ___________________.

Describe in detail what is going on right now.

Advise police if there is information on file with law enforcement about the person in crisis.

Ask if it's possible to arrive without lights or sirens.

The 911 dispatcher will ask about the following: (be clear and brief)

Are there any acts or threats of violence?

Are there any weapons involved?

Where is the person experiencing the emergency located?

Has there been a suicide attempt or has the person made threats of suicide?

Once the dispatcher has this information, share the following about your loved one:

The person's mental health condition/diagnosis and mental healthcare provider

Whether the person is intoxicated or overdosed

Any medications the person is taking

Whether the person is gravely disabled and unable to care for themselves

When the officer arrives

Tell them what you've seen and heard-stick to the facts.

Explain what is happening now.

Let them know what has and has not worked in the past.

If the person in crisis is being transported, find out where.

Ask the police officer for their contact information for follow up.

Information From Family Member Form

Fill out the Information From Family Member form: Complete this form ahead of time. Send one copy to their mental health provider and keep extra copies on hand to give to hospital personnel if a mental health emergency occurs. The Information from Family Member form provides hospital personnel and mental health providers with important detailed information on your family member or friend's mental health history. To request the form by mail or for questions about the form, call 1-800-388-5189

Print Guidelines

Mental Health Emergency Guidelines for Calling 911 Brochure

Quick Reference Wallet Card

Order Printed Materials

Community/county organizations, agencies, business and groups can order a supply of printed brochures and wallet cards for dissemination to the San Mateo County community at no cost. Submit a request using the online form.

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Mental Health Emergency - San Mateo County Health

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San Mateo Medical Center 222 West 39th Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94403 Phone: (650) 573-2662 Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 1501 Trousdale Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010 Phone: (650) 696-5915 If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency or is in a life threatening situation, call or text 911 and say: "I'm calling/texting about a mental health emergency and request a CIT (Crisis Intervention Trained) Officer."

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If you or a loved one is struggling from a mental health problem, you are not alone.
We're here to help.

Call our Access Call Center 24/7 for assistance

Toll Free: (800) 686-0101

TTY for the hearing impaired - please call 711

STEP 1: To get help for yourself or a loved one, start by calling Behavioral Health and Recovery Services' Access Call Center.

STEP 2: A trained professional will ask you questions to help find the right care for you.

STEP 3: You will receive a referral to an appropriate mental health and/or substance use treatment provider.

We serve San Mateo County residents with Medi-Cal and individuals who are uninsured.

Learn more about how to request services, [ Spanish], [ Chinese], [ Tagalog], [ Russian]

Interpreter Services

Access Call Center staff speak English, Spanish, and Chinese. For other languages, they will assist you through a free telephone interpreter service

For more information about BHRS, see our brochure. [ Spanish], [ Chinese],[ Tagalog], [ Russian]

For COVID-19 behavioral health resources, click here.

Learn about the BHRS COVID-19 service modifications here.

Is My Insurance Accepted?

BHRS serves Health Plan of San Mateo members with the following plans: Medi-Cal, CareAdvantange, County ACE, HealthWorx and residents who do not have any insurance.

Privately insured? Contact your carrier to learn about coverage options and mental health services available to you through your health insurance plan.

You Are Not Alone - 24/7 Support is Available

If you or someone you know is experiencing challenges with anxiety, panic, depression, alcohol and drug use or other emotional distress, you are not alone. Below are some resources that provide free, confidential and immediate emotional support by phone, text or chat to anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call or text 9-1-1 or see crisis services.

Crisis/Suicide Hotline & Text

1 (800) 273-TALK (8255) or (650) 579-0350

1 (888) 628-9454 Spanish speakers

1 (800) 273-8255 Veterans Crisis Line or chat online

1 (800) 985-5990 Disaster Distress Helpline or Text TALKSWITHUSto 66746

Chat online

Teen Crisis Services: Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:30pm PST, 650-747-6463 | sanmateocrisis.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - more info on the above services or to access their the Lifeline Chat.

StarVista Crisis Center (San Mateo County) - sanmateocrisis.org

Crisis Text Line - Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support. Text BAY to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. Learn how it works.

Peer-Run Warm Line - a 24/7 non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support. Call 1 (855) 845-7415 or chat online.

Current or Former Foster Youth and Caregivers

Are you a current or former foster youth? Having problems at home? Frustrated? Need someone to talk to?

Are you a caregiver of a current or former foster youth? Are you feeling frustrated? Would you like additional support?

The 24/7 FURS hotline is here to help. CALL OR TEXT: 1-833-939-FURS | 1-833-939-3877

Learn more about FURS at www.cal-furs.org.

Domestic Violence Hotline - 1 (800) 799-7233 (SAFE) or chat at www.thehotline.org

CORA ( Communities Overcoming Relationship Abuse) - 1 (800) 300-1080 | www.corasupport.org

Youth Stabilization, Opportunity, & Support (S.O.S.) Team...Coming Soon - The Youth S.O.S. Team is designed to respond within 24 hours in the community to any location where youth (ages 0-25) may be in a mental health crisis. They will provide a holistic response including safety assessments, crisis intervention, brief counseling, family supports and resources, linkages and warm hand-offs to ongoing care to support the youth and their family.

For questions about our Youth S.O.S program, contact StarVista's Crisis Center at svcrisiscenter@star-vista.org or visit www.sanmateocrisis.org.

For the COVID-19 mental health resource page, click here.

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Behavioral Health Services & Resources - San Mateo County Health

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If you or a loved one is struggling from a mental health problem, you are not alone. We're here to help. TTY for the hearing impaired - please call 711 STEP 1: To get help for yourself or a loved one, start by calling Behavioral Health and Recovery Services' Access Call Center.

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JJDPC Meeting 9/28/21 - There was a comment from the Site Visit Report that 2 kids were not at the facility because they were in the hospital due to 5150's - and it was noted that ther was a requirement that the Police be called for this purpose. They are following up on whether the Police transported the kids in htis (or other) 5150 instances, and any other details. This will be reported at the October 2021 JJDPC Meeting.

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NO POLICE IN SCHOOLS A Vision for Safe and Supportive Schools in CA  

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JJDPC - How to help your Child After Arrest

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY of the STRATEGIC PLAN for the SAN MATEO COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMISSION JANUARY, 2021

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The JJDPC advocates for youth and services to prevent youth from coming into contact with law enforcement and the juvenile justice system -- and to ensure fair treatment and the best possible services for youth who do.

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2021-08-26 Roadmap to Ideal Crisis System

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Police in schools: Black and disabled children face harsher discipline

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SMCOE school-based mental health collaboratives

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Schools must address the youth mental health crisis – CSBA Blog

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2021-08-26 Roadmap to Ideal Crisis System

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Moorlach: California Must Do More to Help the Long-Term Mentally Ill

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Rights for Individuals In Mental Health Facilities Admitted Under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act

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5150:5585 Involuntary Detention Manual April 2020 SF

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Guide to LPS Conservatorship for Family & Friends - NAMI Westside Los Angeles

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County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health 2019-2020 Annual 5150 Re-Certification Self-Study Training

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Audit of County Implementation for Involuntary Holds Released - California State Association of Counties

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Lawmakers send historic mental-health bills to Newsom - Steinberg Institute

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Town Hall Meeting on the LPS Act - NAMI California

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Bill Text - SB-1250 Lanterman-Petris-Short Act.

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p.20 "Candidate Forums - A wide variety of policy issues are important to NAMI and the NAMI community. It can be helpful to bring candidates together — in person or virtually — to hear their positions on these issues and engage in important discussions about mental health. By convening candidate forums, these events also position your NAMI as a community leader and elevate your reputation

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Joint Newsletter/Website? Does this look like a coalition? partnership? alliance?

Goal: Raise awareness of all aspects of MH supports and resources and opportunities to engage countywide - and don't duplicate efforts.

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Deinstitutionalization - Special Reports | The New Asylums | FRONTLINE | PBS

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Mental health spending creating haves and have-nots – The Mercury News

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CAHOOTS: A Model for Prehospital Mental Health Crisis Intervention

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Behavioral: Mental Health Pipeline | Health Workforce Initiative

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New University of California Program Will Double Pipeline of Specialized Mental Health Providers in Response to Growing Crisis - California Health Care Foundation

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Diversity in California’s Mental Health Workforce and Education Pipeline

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California’s Current and Future Behavioral Health Workforce

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New University of California program will double pipeline of specialized mental health providers in response to growing crisis