This brief, produced by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, argues that a crisis continuum of care designed specifically to meet the needs of children, youth, young adults, and their parents/caregivers is necessary.
Continuum of Care Reform: Success to Date and Looking Ahead
This issue brief covers the positive impact of CCR on California’s foster care system, discusses recent efforts to support youth with complex needs, and offers a look at ongoing work to improve outcomes for California foster youth.
Behavioral Health Toolkit for Navigating Crisis, School-Based Services, Medical Services, Family Support Networks, and More
This toolkit provides an overview of information about crisis response, school-based services, medical systems, family support networks and places to advocate for systemwide improvements.
The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project
This Project is put into place to help Elementary, Middle, and High School Students who may need support or more information regarding their mental health when returning to school.
Teen line – Mental Health Services
Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that de-stigmatize and normalize mental health.