Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau

Please register for an upcoming free webinars and Facebook Live events: Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do. This free webinar will provide information about suicide prevention for parents, including warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with their child, actions to take if their child is having a suicidal thoughts, and resources. December 17, 2020 from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. (In English) To register: https://us02web.zoom....us//register/WN_GxHyxXCKS2CINbcKqPtH3A Or join the California Department of Education Facebook Live Event https://www.facebook.com/CAEducation/ January 27, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (In English) To register: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_qwLOqyyVQvaQjjMBOyhhjg Or join the California Department of Education Facebook Live Event https://www.facebook.com/CAEducation/

We need to hear from you! (3 Listening Sessions) We will listen to community voices on current mental health needs, what is working, and where are the gaps and unmet needs. Date/Time: Tuesday, December 15, 2020, from 11:30 am-1:00... Presentation in English - use link to join meeting https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/93941945935 Date/Time: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 5:30-7:00 pm Presentation in Spanish - use link to join meeting https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/99355272175 Date/Time: Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 10:00-11:30 am Presentation in English - use link to join meeting https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/95783070326 Interpretation provided at all sessions. Hope you can join us! Link to flyer https://mailchi.mp//mcbh-mhsa-annual-update-community-list

Are you wanting to connect with other seniors and get support? Join us Thursdays at 11:00 A.M. for conversations with Monterey County Behavioral Health staff and community members where we will discuss things that are important to you. Please join us via Zoom http://ow.ly/4uZ850BMGQE Or By phone 1-669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID 918-0125-0093

Sharing resources to help with COVID-19 http://ow.ly/YPBc50CCj9b http://ow.ly/8NdG50CCj9a

Mamas & Babies online support group - Wednesdays at 4:00 P.M. Build connections and support for the joys and challenges of motherhood. A safe, supportive, and nurturing space to connect with other moms. Led by Monterey County Behavioral Health therapists. Join us! http://ow.ly/GM6350BKp4B

This free webinar offers the El Rotafolio presentation based on the statewide suicide prevention campaign: Know the Signs, for the Spanish speaking community. During the webinar, participants will learn to: 1) identify warning signs 2) find the words to speak with someone they are concerned about, including how to ask the question: Are you thinking about suicide? and 3) reach out to local and national resources for help. The two-hour Spanish webinar will repeat three times.... After presenting the El Rotafolio, each webinar will have a guest speaker that will talk about a specific topic. December 1st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Registration link: http://ow.ly/a5g550CA67I December 3rd from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Registration link: http://ow.ly/dRP350CA67H December 17th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Registration link: http://ow.ly/DDzc50CA67J

Do you have a loved one with a mental health condition? Would you like to connect with others who are in similar situations and learn ways to cope with some of the challenges? Join us on Wednesdays at 2:00 for an online support group led by Monterey County Behavioral Health therapists. http://ow.ly/Vmu650BKmiV

Join us for the next series of Teen Connect - Tuesdays at 4:00 PM Real Conversations on Race and Injustice: Social injustice and racism exist in our communities and we feel outraged and hurt and maybe even hopeless. Come to our group and share your feelings and ideas in a safe space. We Are Stronger Together!... https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/95188185599

Join us for Families Matter - Tuesdays at 7:00 PM An educational series on child and adolescent mental health for parents, caregivers and the community so we can better understand and help our children and youth with their emotional and psychological wellbeing. Join us! Click on Link to join us http://ow.ly/ggtd50BHdlc... Visit our website for more information http://ow.ly/F1oo50BHdld

Would you like to connect with others and get some support? Join us Thursdays at 5:30 PM for conversations with Monterey County Behavioral Health therapists and community members where we will discuss things that are important to you and share ideas for coping with our changing world. Connect via Zoom http://ow.ly/lJru50BMIMK

Partners for Peace is presenting an awesome series that will help us prepare our children and teens for school success! Please join us on Thursdays from 10:00-10:30 Presentation will be via Zoom http://ow.ly/ovpi50BMGGG