The County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health
The Department of Behavioral Health provides mental health and substance abuse services to adults within the County of Fresno.
06/14/2024
Have you heard of the Soluna App for teens? Well, Brightline is for kids and tweens. Actually for parents and caretakers of kids and tweens. Brightline is a state-funded, no-cost support to help with the wellness of children.
Check out the website or the app for no-cost supports, resources, and tips to support kids and tweens with their wellness. Including things like no-cost coaching.
Visit www.hellobrightline.com
06/04/2024
Today, the Department completed its third youth summit. The "Your Time, Your Voice" Youth Wellness Summit took place in Huron this time. Over 75 students from 8th to 11th grade attended the event from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Thanks to the support of the Coalinga-Huron School District, the students attended as part of a school function.
We thank the numerous partners from the district, the City of Huron, the LEAP Institute, some of our contract partners, and the Department of Public Health for their help with the event. Students learned about Social Determinants of Health, Environmental Prevention, Behavioral Health Careers, and resources like the Soluna App and 988. They also had the opportunity to provide their feedback, recommendations, and express their needs related to wellness and behavioral health.
Thanks to all who were involved and supported this latest effort this year.
City of Huron California The LEAP Institute
06/02/2024
Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Today, the Department of Behavioral Health and Department of Public Health walked in and were sponsors for the annual Fresno Rainbow Pride parade.
Amazing work!
05/23/2024
On Wednesday, the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health held its second "Your Time, Your Voice" Youth Wellness Summit. In partnership with Parlier Unified, the event engaged 34 students for an afternoon. The youth learned about Social Determinants of Health, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Youth Advocacy, wellness art activities, breathwork, and information about the Soluna App. With this background, the youth identified and made recommendations about the needs of local Latino youth. The recommendations and information will be processed and included in a report to inform planning, strategies, and efforts to better serve youth, especially in rural communities.
Thanks to all the community partners who participated and supported this effort for youth. Special thanks to the PUSD administration and team, and to the youth who dedicated four hours of their afternoon to this important dialogue. The next summit will be held at the start of June in Huron.
05/22/2024
Gen Z is trying to survive in a world of stressors and pressures that no other generation has had to face. Soluna's next YouTube Live Event, "Gen Z Stands on Business" on May 31, 2024, at 4:30 PM PT, will explore the bold and brave ways Gen Z is navigating mental health journeys.
Stream in-app or visit youtube.com/Soluna_App
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Let us use this opportunity to speak about mental health and wellness and also promote mental health within our AAPI community locally. As we work to raise awareness around mental health, we also want to make sure we include some groups who have historically been underrepresented in the wellness effort due to things like stigma, cultural considerations, and language barriers. Today, Amanda Aguilar with ABC30 shares some quick insights for our South Asian community. We'll have more insights in the weeks to come.
05/22/2024
Esté preparado y asegúrese de que su voz sea escuchada si tiene una crisis de salud mental. Obtenga información sobre una Directiva Psiquiátrica Anticipada para usted o alguien a quien le importa en padsca.org
https://youtu.be/V0D7g5J5lgc?si=3IqbW2uqUuJiR-OH
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Let us use this opportunity to speak about mental health and wellness and also promote mental health within our AAPI community locally. As we work to raise awareness around mental health, we also want to make sure we include some groups who have historically been underrepresented in the wellness effort due to things like stigma, cultural considerations, and language barriers. Today, Dr. Ghia Xiong, Director of the Living Well Center, shares some quick insights for our South Asian community. We'll have more insights in the weeks to come.
05/20/2024
Save the date! The 5th Annual Multi-County Su***de Prevention Summit will be taking place on Friday, September 27th from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Free continuing education units will be available. The Summit and CEUs are free thanks to sponsorships, the Mental Health Services Act, and participating counties. Registration link and additional CE information is coming soon!
05/20/2024
We’re all on our own mental health journeys. And even if your path is going in the right direction — it’s not always a straight line. If you have goals for your mental health, start by figuring out where you are in your journey. Are you busy with other priorities, or already identifying the steps to take? Check out our Reimagine Mental Health sheet to find your stage and some tips for moving in the right direction. Download it here: https://takeaction4mh.com/toolkit-categories/may-is-mental-health-matters-month-2024/
05/15/2024
Be prepared and make sure your voice is heard if you have a mental health crisis. Learn about a Psychiatric Advance Directive for you or someone you care about at padsca.org
https://youtu.be/cy8GAAVrxh8?si=2ODRuCZSKFj5sXgW
05/15/2024
Today Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) earned CAPIO (California Public Information Officials’) Award of Distinction. DBH received this award which is the runner up (2nd place) out of over 400 submissions from the top Communication and Marketing professionals throughout California. The award for the DBH documentary film event last May to kick off May’s Mental Health Awareness month. DBH’s Brian Bishop who leads the communication efforts for DBH was on hand to receive the award.
You can go back and view the full documentary Experiencing Hope: Stories of Resilience in Fresno County (at www.stigmafreefresno.com). This is such a great recognition for the work that went into the film, into the event, into the overall efforts for communicating and engaging with our community. Congrats to Brian, and all who supported the film and the event. Grateful to CAPIO for this award and recognition.
Thank you all.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Let us use this opportunity to speak about mental health and wellness and also promote mental health within our AAPI community locally. As we work to raise awareness around mental health, we also want to make sure we include some groups who have historically been underrepresented in the wellness effort due to things like stigma, cultural considerations, and language barriers. Today, Manpreet Kaur from the Central Valley Su***de Prevention Hotline shares some quick insights for our South Asian community. We'll have more insights in the weeks to come.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Let us use this opportunity to speak about mental health and wellness and also promote mental health within our AAPI community locally. As we work to raise awareness around mental health, we also want to make sure we include some groups who have historically been underrepresented in the wellness effort due to things like stigma, cultural considerations, and language barriers. Today, Sonia Sahai-Bains from the DBH team shares some quick insights for our South Asian community. We'll have more insights in the weeks to come.
05/08/2024
Today a billboard with inspirational student artwork went up for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month. As featured earlier this week in a local news story, Clovis Unified hosted an annual mental health/wellness poster contest. DBH partnered with the District to have the winning poster be featured on a billboard as part of May’s Mental Health Awareness month.
Today the students, their families, school staff, media and DBH all gathered at the site of the billboard (North bound on Clovis Ave, and Clinton Ave) for a short press interview. The inspiring messages of “My Struggles don’t define me, they refine me”, will be visible for the month of May. Congrats Avi and Maliene. The student news interview will air today at 4pm and 6pm.
05/08/2024
Today the Fresno County Board of Supervisors Proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and also Maternal Mental Health month, in support of the Department’s efforts to raise awareness around mental health, and to reduce the stigma related to mental health. Thanks partners from NAMI and CHC who supported the effort.
05/07/2024
Clovis High School students recognized for artwork on mental health.
Clovis High School students recognized for artwork on mental health Clovis Unified and the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health teamed up to promote wellness and end the stigma surrounding mental health.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, join us in celebrating the powerful stories of resilience and hope in our community. Featured in our documentary, Experiencing Hope: Stories of Resiliency in Fresno County, is Rodney Lowery, CEO of the Resiliency Center of Fresno. Discover his inspiring message and more by watching the documentary. Access the full video at http://stigmafreefresno.com/
05/04/2024
Today, DBH participated in the annual NAMI Walk with , and what a wonderful walk it was! There were so many local community-based organizations sharing information and individuals coming together for Mental Health Awareness. 💚Great work to everyone involved!
05/03/2024
May 4th is the Annual NAMI Walk. To tie in with the May 4th (May the 4th be with you) theme, the DBH team will be walking with these team shirts. We wanted to combine the May 4th theme, fighting stigma during Mental Health Month, and continuing our commitment to Hope. We are excited about this year’s shirts for the NAMI walk. See you all Saturday morning at Woodward Park.
05/01/2024
May Is Mental Health Matters Month! Because your mental health is important — to every part of your life and to the communities you’re part of. Our theme for 2024 is “Reimagine Mental Health.” All month, we’ll bring you practical, effective ways to envision and reach your mental health goals.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we highlight the vital role of human connection in our mental well-being. In our documentary, Experiencing Hope: Stories of Resiliency in Fresno County, Jamal Jones, LMFT from Central Valley Christian Counsel, Inc., shares his insights on this important topic. Watch Jamal's segment and more in the full documentary available at http://stigmafreefresno.com/
If you've seen any one of our 4 Wellness Champions throughout the county let us know in the comments!
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04/24/2024
Yesterday, our department participated in a resource fair and Honor Walk in Fresno County as part of National Crime Victim's Rights Week. It was a meaningful day filled with various options, services, and hope for the general public. Proud to support our community in such an important way!
04/19/2024
The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention will be hosting a L.E.T.S Save Lives training, An Introduction to Su***de Prevention for Black and African American Communities, on Wednesday, May 8th at 6pm via Zoom.
This presentation, created by and for Black people, is designed to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of su***de prevention for people in Black and African American communities. The program is grounded in research and is developed and delivered by trained presenters from the Black and
African American communities.
Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs in Black and African American communities, as well as how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.
You can register at the link in our bio.
04/15/2024
If you are interested in joining our team and working with purpose, please consider the following employment opportunities. We are now hiring for a PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN III position. Please see the attached flyers for information related to the positions.
This flyer closes on 4/22/2024 @ 4:00 pm.
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fresnoca to get started.
Please direct all your questions to the Fresno County Human Resources Department at:
[email protected]
Contact Number – 559-600-1830
04/12/2024
If you are interested in joining our team and working with purpose, please consider the following employment opportunities. We are now hiring for a MENTAL HEALTH NURSE II position. Please see the attached flyers for information related to the positions.
This flyer closes on 4/22/2024 @ 4:00 pm.
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fresnoca to get started.
Please direct all your questions to the Fresno County Human Resources Department at:
[email protected]
Contact Number – 559-600-1830
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