Free Online Training: Building Stronger Bonds: Enhancing Parent-Child Attunement
For children to succeed and learn over the long term, they rely on a positive nurturing relationship with key adults in their lives. This session will address parent-child attunement, which is the ability to recognize, interpret, and respond to a child's needs in a sensitive and consistent manner and is essential for children who struggle with self-regulation as they attempt to process the world around them.
BHC General Meeting
Reviews, evaluates, and advises the Board of Supervisors regarding the community's public behavioral health needs and services.
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
This annual observance focuses on the science of drug use and addiction that educates and empowers youth to make informed decisions about substance use and their health.
Free online training: Therapeutic Approaches for Children with Prenatal Substance Exposure
This program will address the evidence-based treatment approaches that appear to improve the developmental trajectory for individuals with prenatal substance exposure.
BHC Crisis and Justice Involved Continuum Committee
Examining and monitoring the community's public behavioral health needs, services, facilities, and special problems in any facility within the county where mental health or substance use disorder evaluations or services are being provided, with a focus on the crisis and justice-involved population.
BHC Adult Prevention and Treatment Committee
Examining and monitoring the community's public behavioral health needs, services, facilities, and special problems in any facility within the county where mental health or substance use disorder evaluations or services are being provided, with a focus on adults and older adults.
National Methamphetamine Awareness Day
This day is dedicated to increasing awareness about the dangers of methamphetamine use and the devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities.
National Prescription Take Back Day
Help make our communities safer and healthier by providing safe and convenient means of properly disposing of unneeded prescription medications.
Red Ribbon Week
Every choice we make is a piece of the bigger picture. Living drug-free helps build a strong, brighter future - one piece at a time.
Behavioral Health Commission
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
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World Mental Health Day
Join the movement to promote mental well-being, support those living with mental health conditions, and encourage open conversations to reduce stigma.
Mental Illness Awareness Week “Community”
This #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek is the perfect opportunity to promote the importance of mental well-being, reduce stigma, and inspire action. Let’s celebrate the strength of togetherness, break the silence around mental health, and create inclusive, supportive environments.
Sacramento County Coalition for Youth (SCCY)
Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location: SCOE (Mather Room)
Future Forward Youth Listening Circle
National Substance Use Prevention Month
This month presents an opportunity to engage communities in the effort to reduce substance use, while also highlighting the powerful impact and importance of prevention. Let’s continue to work collaboratively to raise awareness, share resources, and make prevention a priority- because every step we take today, builds a healthier tomorrow.
Fentanyl Awareness and Action Summit
Fentanyl Awareness and Action Summit
Join us to confront fentanyl by coming together, embracing solutions, and strengthening our response.
Location: Citrus Heights Event Center, 6300 Fountain Square Dr.
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)
On this day, the campaign aims to:
Increase understanding of overdose
Reduce the stigma associated with drug-related deaths
Promote changes that reduce the harms of drug use
Let's come together to support those affected by overdose and work towards greater understanding, compassion, and positive change.
National Senior Citizens Day
National Senior Citizens Day
National Senior Citizens Day recognizes older adults for their achievements and contributions to society. On this day, people are encouraged to spend time with senior citizens, volunteer at retirement homes, and recognize the valuable role seniors play in our community.
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Confronting the Deadliest Drug Crisis in American History: Families Impacted by Fentanyl Working Together for a Safer Tomorrow
Learn the facts about fentanyl:
Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition
Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition
The next Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition meeting will be held virtually on the ZOOM platform. Registration will be required in order to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. Please join us!
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Sacramento County Coalition for Youth (SCCY)
Sacramento County Coalition for Youth (SCCY)
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Sacramento County Office of Education Conference Center, 3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100, Mather
RSVP to attend!
Sacramento County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board Criminal Justice Committee
Sacramento County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board Criminal Justice Committee
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Sacramento County’s District Attorney’s Office, 901 G Street, Conference Room, Sacramento
Family Day @Safetyville USA
Family Day @Safetyville USA is back! This free event designed to give families valuable information & access to community resources in the Sacramento area all while including fun activities.
How Drugs Harm Healthy Lifestyles & Healthy Lifestyles Prevent Drug Use: Free Webinar
Session Objectives
Describe common healthy lifestyle behavior problems among youth.
Identify why healthy lifestyle behaviors are critical for youth mental and physical wellbeing, performance and happiness.
Describe how healthy lifestyles protect against alcohol and drug use and how substance use harms developing and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors.
List 4 strategies for increasing healthy lifestyle behaviors among youth.
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Prevention Committee (Hybrid Format)
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Prevention Committee
(Hybrid Format)
Time: 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM
Location: Sacramento County Office of Education, 10474 Mather Blvd., Mather Zoom: Please refer to the agenda.
Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition
Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition
The next Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition meeting will be held virtually on the ZOOM platform. Registration will be required in order to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Virtually via ZOOM
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Executive Committee (Hybrid Format)
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Executive Committee (Hybrid Format)
Time: 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM
Location: 7001A East Parkway, Suite 501, Sacramento Please refer to the agenda.
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Meeting (Hybrid Format)
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Meeting (Hybrid Format)
Time: 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM
Location: WellSpace Health,1500 Expo Parkway, Sacramento Please refer to the agenda.
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Treatment Committee (Hybrid Format)
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Treatment Committee (Hybrid Format)
Time: 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Location: WellSpace Health, 4441 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento Please refer to the agenda.
Sacramento County Coalition for Youth (SCCY)
Sacramento County Coalition for Youth(SCCY)
Time: 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Criminal Justice Committee
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Criminal Justice Committee
Time: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Location: Sacramento County’s District Attorney’s Office, 901 G Street, Conference Room, Sacramento
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental health is very important- especially for children, who are still developing the tools they need to process emotions, cope with stress, and build resilience. Let’s all foster environments where children and youth can thrive and be their best selves.
National Foster Care Month
There are over 368,000 children and youth in foster care (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). Approximately 18,500 youth are emancipated from foster care without a permanent family. National Foster Care Month is an important opportunity to spread awareness of issues related to foster care and acknowledge the parents, family members, foster parents, child welfare and related professionals, mentors, policy makers, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health is essential for overall well-being at every stage of life. Check out the Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit for additional resources.
National Treatment Court Month
Treatment Courts are problem-solving courts that promote accountability by combining judicial supervision with rigorously monitored rehabilitation and treatment services in lieu of detention. Currently, approximately 4,000 treatment courts across the nation are now considered the most successful justice intervention in our nation’s history. Sacramento County has several robust Treatment Courts. Learn more.