The County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health

If you have experienced increased symptoms of anxiety, depression or urge to use substances during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder services are still available during the pandemic. For services or questions, please call the Fresno County Behavioral Health Access Line at 1-800-654-3937.

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Remember to celebrate safely with loved ones. By following state and local public health guidelines, you’re doing your part to get #California one step closer to #EndThePandemic. ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Acuérdate de celebrar de manera segura con tus seres queridos. Siguiendo las guías de salud pública estatales y locales, estás haciendo tu parte para que #California esté un paso más cerca de #PonerFinALaPandemia.

Aquí está el link de YouTube para el panel de mañana. Puedes verlo en vivo en YouTube o Facebook. https://youtu.be/DG1jqCTpjng

Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress As always, we are in this together National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255 Peer-Run Warm Line1.855.845.7415

The holidays are typically a time for celebration and togetherness with family and friends but as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many of us will be experiencing the holiday season apart from our loved ones. It’s important to know friendship, love and our community have not changed and you are not alone. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255 Peer-Run Warm Line 1.855.845.7415

TIPS FOR A SAFER HOLIDAY SEASON DURING COVID-19 Celebrating at home with your household is the best way to stay safe this holiday season. For more information visit https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departme/public-health/covid-19... Healthy Fresno County

As the holidays approach and the seasons change, we want to be mindful that some of us may be impacted by the winter blues. This infographic provides tips on what you can do to beat the blues. For more information visit https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/behavioral-health Healthy Fresno County... #eachmindmatter See more

Join us on our YouTube Channel for a discussion on Assisting Veterans Mental Health, a Virtual Event. Happening Now! Due to technical difficulties the stream is not available on Facebook at this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW3sFN8OgdU

Fresno County DBH has a wonderful panel lined up for Monday's discussion on assisting veterans in our community. Tune in on Facebook live Monday at 3pm!

On Monday, November 9th, DBH is hosting a speaker panel consisting of therapists and other professionals who are veterans, or work closely with veterans to discuss veterans' mental health and well-being. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/assisting-veterans-a-mental-he

San Joaquin Valley API Mental Health Project will be hosting a Behavioral Health Career Panel tomorrow. DBH's very own Maryann Le will be helping moderate the event, as well as Dr. John Tran, who will be taking part as a panelist. For more information or to register, visit the event below or https://www.valleyapimh.org/events

Happy Native American Heritage Month! Native American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and history while acknowledging the important contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States. We must first acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory and homelands of the Yokut and Mono people whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land. Throughout November, DBH will focus on raising awareness about the behavioral health disparities impacting the American Indian/Alaska Native community and provide resources on how to be culturally responsive to the community.

Have you visited the Fresnocares.org website yet? It's a great resource for Preventing Suicide in Fresno County and recently went through an amazing redesign. Click Here: https://fresnocares.org/ If you or someone you know needs help, please call the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 800 273-8255. For emergencies call 911.

Parents & Caregivers for Wellness and United Parents will be hosting a free Talk Saves Lives training. This training will be available in English and Spanish. For more details or to register, visit www.fresnocares.org

Attention Fresno County High School Students! Lock It Up Project and Performing Above the High (PATH) Project have some fun activities planned for Red Ribbon Week. Participate and you can win some prizes!

Happening tomorrow! Mental health experts will discuss supporting the mental well-being of first responders. RSVP to the event to be notified when we go live!

The Election is rapidly approaching and for many people so is the stress associated with what it brings, Potential Change. Check out this flyer to learn how to Cope with Election Stress and please share with family and friends.

The California Department of Education is launching the Building a Network of Safety for School Communities Suicide Prevention webinar series on Tuesday, Octobe...r 27. The series is a collaboration between CDE and its external mental health partners. The first event will focus on staff well-being and cultivating compassion and resilience during a pandemic. To register, click on the link: https://bit.ly/3mp8ejT See more

Happening today - Valley Children's Virtual Health Series live at 2 PM! The topic is "Returning to Campus" - and the guest speakers will answer your questions live.