Department News

Behavioral Health Bridge Housing unit.
10/7/2024

Behavioral Health Bridge Housing: Housing for Health

Local agencies band together to provide housing to community members with severe behavioral health conditions.
Tomorrow Needs You-September is Suicide Prevention Month
9/23/2024

San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Hosts Events During National Suicide Prevention Month

Community-wide efforts focus on education, awareness, and the supports available to those struggling.
Candle that is lit.
8/26/2024

SLO Behavioral Health Urges Community Participation at Overdose Awareness Day Event

The annual event creates a day of remembrance, learning, and support for all members of our community; ‘Together We Can’ end overdose.

Staff gathered at the SLO Sobering Center Ribbon Cutting on June 21, 2024
6/25/2024

San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Department Opens New Sobering Center

New Facility Offers Safe, Supportive Environment for Adult Community Members Experiencing Substance Use Disorders
Different places to visit to reduce anxiety
4/30/2024

Photovoice Campaign Results

The Friday Night Live chapter at San Luis Obispo High School has been working on reducing anxiety and burnout and highlighting assets in the community that support this goal through a project called Photovoice.

Woman sitting with crossed legs meditating.
4/18/2024

Take Action for Your Mental Health This May

The County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department is encouraging community members to open up about their mental health during May Mental Health Awareness and to take action with several events during the month of May.