COMMITTEE UPDATES
Latest Updates
- Annual review completed as it relates to San Mateo County Suicide Prevention Roadmap 2021-2026 (PDF).
- Co-Chairs received input on topics to focus on for 2025 and are looking into how to integrate those topics into 2025 schedule.
- New! Behavioral Health Resource: Advising People on Using 988 Versus 911: Practical Approaches for Healthcare Providers.
Monthly Meetings
- Upcoming Meeting: Tuesday, 01/07/2025 1:30pm – 3pm
- Topic: Committee Priorities from Roadmap
- Prior Meeting: Tuesday, 12/03/2024 1:30pm – 3pm
- Topic: Suicide Prevention Committee Year-In-Review & Committee Appreciation
UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAININGS
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (In-Person)
ASIST is a two-day in person interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk for suicide and work with them to create a plan to support their immediate safety. Skills learned in one environment are transferable to others, creating a life-saving impact across the community.
This course is offered by San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Office of Diversity and Equity:
ASIST Training Registration Form for San Mateo 2024-2025
Mental Health First Aid and Be Sensitive Be Brave Trainings
Click here to register for the 01/08/25 training from 4:30pm – 6:45pm
https://www.kingdomlove.live/trainings/event-four-6kk5r
Dedicated to empowering youth and families in underserved communities through evidence-based mental health training, Kingdom Love LLC focus is on strengthening family and community connections by providing accessible, skill-based education that fosters a shared understanding for prevention and early intervention.
To learn more and register for upcoming trainings, visit:
https://www.kingdomlove.live/trainings
IN THE NEWS
This section includes news that intersects with our local suicide prevention work:
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Director Newsletter (December 2024)
County Announces Appointment of New Health Chief
https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/county-announces-appointment-new-health-chief
San Mateo County Supervisors Bolster Gun Violence Prevention
https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/san-mateo-county-supervisors-bolster-gun-violence-prevention
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES
CRISIS RESOURCES
- Countywide
- Call San Mateo County Crisis Line (operated by StarVista) at (650) 579 – 0350
- Call 988
- Statewide
- Text 988
- Chat 988
- Para ayuda en español: https://988lifeline.org/es/chat/
- Call or Text the California Youth Crisis Line at 1 (800) 843 – 5200
- Find more resources on the California Department of Public Health (CADPH) Crisis Hotlines, Warmlines and Resource
NON-CRISIS RESOURCES
This is a two-hour foundational workshop that infuses culture and diversity throughout. The County offers a Mental Health version and a Suicide Prevention version.MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
This is an eight-hour skills-based training course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance uses signs or crises. The County offers a youth and adult version of this workshop.
For more information about both trainings above, please contact: Sylvia Tang stang@smcgov.org
CALL TO ACTION!
We have the power to make a difference.
By spreading awareness, providing support, and advocate for change, we can help people create aa world where they feel seen, heard, and supported. Here are ways you can help:
Actively participate in the next SPC meeting:
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Web Browser: https://zoom.us/j/410362485
(Meeting ID: 410 362 485)
One-Tap Phone: +16699006833,,410362485#
Phone (dial-in): +1 669 900 6833 US
(San Jose) Meeting ID: 410 362 485
Invite Someone New!
Ask new stakeholder, partner, agency, organization, community member to join the SPC mailing list.
Announcements?
Have an important commission meeting?
Upcoming event you would like to highlight?
Send an email by the second Tuesday of each month for co-chairs review to: walter.ng@star-vista.org
QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK?
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
CONTACT US!
Martha Cervantes, LMFT #129448 (She/Her)
Director of StarVista Crisis Services
martha.cervantes@star-vista.org
(650) 208 – 3057
Sylvia Tang, MPP (She/Her)
Community Health Planner
San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE)
stang@smcgov.org
(650) 208 – 5799
Walter Ng (He/Him)
Program Coordinator of StarVista Crisis Services
walter.ng@star-vista.org
(650) 722 – 7652