Archive > 2020

A Message to Our Community in This Time of Conflict
Date: 6/3/2020 6:28:42 PM
Behavioral Health is committed to address these impacts through education, treatment, outreach, and advocacy for system change.
A Message to Behavioral Health Clients and Families
Date: 3/15/2020 10:37:53 PM
SLO Behavioral Health is concerned about your physical health as well as your behavioral health during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Behavioral Health Division Manager Celebrates Jubilee
Date: 12/17/2019 3:39:27 PM
Frank Warren, Prevention and Outreach Division Manger, has promoted messages of wellness, recovery and hope across SLO County for 25 years.
County Behavioral Health Maintains Essential Services During COVID19 Shelter Order
Date: 3/27/2020 3:00:35 PM
County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department will continue to support the community's mental health and treatment needs.
Steps to Take if You're Worried About Someone's Mental Health
Date: 7/2/2021 5:02:18 PM
There are ways each of us can respond to concerns about a mental health crisis and get help to those in need.
County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department Receives Funding for Youth Traffic Safety Education Program
Date: 11/5/2020 10:07:03 AM
Funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) provides program to prevent SLO County youth traffic related injuries and deaths.
Division Manager Delivers 19 Years of Quality Service
Date: 1/22/2020 4:11:38 PM
Greg Vickery, LMFT and Quality Support Division Manager retired from the county on January 24th 2020.
Health Agency Launches New Justice Services Division
Date: 2/20/2020 12:30:46 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo’s Behavioral Health Department's new Division will provide diversion and treatment programs to those in the criminal justice system.
Now More than Ever We Need to Take Care of our Mental Health
Date: 5/8/2020 2:06:04 PM
The Behavioral Health Department is encouraging community members to be involved in May Mental Health Awareness Month.
Quality Support Services Continues to Succeed With New Division Manager
Date: 7/26/2021 10:24:11 AM
The Behavioral Health Department welcomed Amanda Getten, LMFT as the Quality Support Services Division Manager more than a year ago and, despite the impact of the pandemic, the Division has shown outstanding success. Amanda has been an outstanding leader within the department since 2013.
San Luis Obispo County Friday Night Live Youth Flip the Script on Underage Drinking
Date: 4/21/2021 4:23:08 PM
Local youth work to reduce underage drinking and expose the truth about alcohol use.
Strength in Community: How to Cope with COVID-19 in SLO County
Date: 7/22/2020 3:00:55 PM
The County Behavioral Health Department is urging community members to continue to stay strong as COVID-19 continues to affect the physical and mental health of residents.
The Suicide Prevention Council of SLO County Looks for Community Feedback
Date: 7/28/2020 12:11:27 PM
The Council is looking for survey respondents now through September 2020
We Must Not Turn to Discrimination during COVID-19
Date: 5/20/2020 2:22:47 PM
The Behavioral Health Cultural Competence Committee urges everyone to work together with compassion, unity, and inclusion in this stressful time.

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