Cover of MHSA Annual Update featuring text and image of sunset over Cerro San Luis and Bishop Peak. Click to view article, Mental Health Services Act DRAFT Annual Update Posted for 30-Day Review

Mental Health Services Act DRAFT Annual Update Posted for 30-Day Review

The Behavioral Health Department has released its Annual Update of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) plans and programs, along with the Three-Year Expenditure Plan for a required 30-day public review.
Person holding Narcan Nasal Spray, the life-saving overdose reversal medication Click to view article, SLO County Hosts 4th Annual Overdose Awareness Day Event

SLO County Hosts 4th Annual Overdose Awareness Day Event

International Overdose Awareness Day will be celebrated Wednesday, August 31st at Mitchell Park in San Luis Obispo.

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Take Action for Your Mental Health This May

Behavioral Health welcomes the community to partake in May Mental Health Awareness Month.

Josh Peters, LMFT, smiling at the camera. Click to view article, Behavioral Health Welcomes New Mental Health Division Manager

Behavioral Health Welcomes New Mental Health Division Manager

The Behavioral Health Department selected Josh Peters, LMFT as their newest Division Manager in February 2022.

The Heal Pod, a rectangular sound booth with bench for meditation. Click to view article, New Wellness Program Encourages Meditation for Justice Services Clients

New Wellness Program Encourages Meditation for Justice Services Clients

The new Heal Pod, funded by the Mental Health Services Act, aims to test the effectiveness of mindfulness and mediation practices on mental health clients.

Cover of MHSA Annual Update featuring text and image of Cayucos Pier. Click to view article, Mental Health Services Act Annual Update (20-21) Approved

Mental Health Services Act Annual Update (20-21) Approved

The Annual Update for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 of the Three-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-23 for San Luis Obispo County's Mental Health Services Act activities was approved by the County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.