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County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department

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County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department

We provide countywide Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services to SLO county community members. No one is denied access to services due to inability to pay.

The San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department is part of the Health Agency and works in collaboration with the community to provide services necessary to improve and maintain the health and safety of individuals and families affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse. Services are designed to assist in the recovery process to achieve the highest quality of life by providing culturally competent, strength based and client and family centered strategies utilizing best practices. Please call (800) 838-1381 to start mental health or drug and alcohol services. Discounted fees and sliding fee schedules are available based on family size and income. Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services; visit www.slobehavioralhealth.org for licensing information. San Luis Obispo County is a general law county, meaning it is governed by a variety of statutes enacted by the California State Legislature providing common functional and organizational guidelines for county governments. San Luis Obispo County provides a spectrum of local government services, including law enforcement, criminal justice, fire protection, health service, public assistance, road construction and maintenance, water and sewage systems operation, land use planning, agriculture, library services, and recreational opportunities.

03/13/2026

Today is World Sleep Day 🌙⭐ Quality sleep helps your brain process memories, improves focus and mood, and even clears waste that builds up during the day. At the same time, your body is repairing muscles, regulating hormones, strengthening immunity, and supporting heart health.

Tips for better sleep:
📱Reduce blue light exposure in the evening and turn off electronics 30 minutes before bed
☀️Spend time in natural light
🍷Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bed
⏰Go to bed at the same time each night and follow a consistent wind-down routine
😴Create a cozy space to sleep
🏋️‍♀️Exercise during the day (aim for at least 30 minutes)
Prioritize getting good a good night of rest for your brain and your body!

03/12/2026

Three “Sober Up Spaces” will be on the Cal Poly campus on Saturday, March 14 from 5am-1 pm to provide support to students who are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol during Patrick's Day festivities.

Locations include:
📍Multi-Activity Center (No. 43, Room 170)
📍Sierra Madre Community Center (No. 113)
📍Morning on the Green Music Festival (next to the first aid tent)

⚠️If a student is unconscious or having difficulty breathing, call 9-1-1 immediately. DO NOT take them to a Sober Up space.⚠️

These spaces provide students who are under the influence – but breathing and conscious – a space to rest and sober up. Students dropped off at Sober Up spaces will be monitored and supported by sobering center professionals.

Individuals dropping off and/or those receiving support at a Sober Up space are protected by state and federal health privacy laws.
❎Students will not face discipline for:
- Dropping off an intoxicated student at a Sober Up space
- Being intoxicated and receiving support at a Sober Up space
- Individual student information will not be shared with the student conduct office.

🍀More information about Cal Poly Sober Up Spaces and St. Patrick's Day safety measures can be found online at deanofstudents.calpoly.edu/dont-test-your-luck.
Cal Poly Campus Health and Wellbeing
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👉As a reminder, the SLO Sobering Center, located at 2180 Johnson Avenue in San Luis Obispo, is open 24 hours, 7 days a week for any community member in need. Services for sobering, withdrawal, and Medication Addiction Treatment can be accessed by anyone 18 years or older. More information can be found online at www.slocounty.gov/soberingcenter.

03/10/2026

Join us on Wednesday, April 1 from 9:30am - 10:45am for the Behavioral Health Provider's Collaborative!

This tri-annual event, hosted by SLOBHD's Su***de Prevention Council & Opioid Safety Coalition, will provide health organizations a space to hear presentations on local programs, exchange resources, and gain insight and understanding of services and areas where we can build collaborative efforts to serve our community.

Please register online by Friday, March 27: https://sloco.wufoo.com/forms/behavioral-health-providers-collaborative-r5kchyp1tq7kx4/ (or click the link in our bio!)

03/04/2026

The Recognize, Respond, Connect: Supporting the Behavioral Health of Our Students (RRC) training is now available to all California school staff. This no-cost, 50-minute online training helps educators working with students in grades 7-12 to:

💡Identify warning signs of mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges.
🤝Apply trauma-informed approaches to support students.
💚Recognize when and how to connect students to additional help and resources.

Register online at: https://training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?lid=2285&k=1749591325

(The training provides 1.0 credits for AMA, AAPA, APA, ANCC, ASWB, ABIM-MOC, and ABP-MOC.)

02/27/2026

28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their life time. If you or someone you know are experiencing disordered eating, please reach out for support, you are not alone!

National Hotlines:
💜National Eating Disorder Hotline: 1-866-662-1235 or text ‘ALLIANCE’ to 741741
💜 Overeaters Anonymous 1-505-891-2664
💜ANAD 1-888-375-7767

SLO County Resources:
💜Central Coast Treatment Center 805-688-5057
💜Cal Poly Health Center (students only) 805-756-2511
💜The Yellow House Project 805-305-9911

02/22/2026

SLO Behavioral is seeking a strategic and compassionate Behavioral Health Director to oversee mental health and substance use programs, drive system accountability, and support a dynamic, community-centered department. Interested candidates should be sure to view the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/0445ed9c-f26c-4104-aefa-1df71ed28b15

For first consideration, please apply by March 19.

💼 Salary: $204,006 – $273,395 DOE/DOQ
📍 San Luis Obispo, CA
📑 Apply today online at https://hubs.ly/Q043T0Ym0

02/20/2026

Today is Government Communicators Day 🎉 You may be wondering... there's a day for that?

The short answer is yes! If there gets to be a "Talk Like a Pirate Day" ☠ (September 19), then there should also be a "Talk like a Public Information Officer Day" 🤌 (February 20).

Why do they call us Public Information Officers, or PIOs? Because "strategists, advisors, tour guides, spokespersons, photographers, filmmakers, writers, web editors, graphic artists, educators, social media curators, radio hosts, event planners, and emergency responders" is too long and doesn't make for a good acronym. (SATGSPFWWEGAESMCRHEVER... ouch 😳)

So here's to us. The ones you don't always see, but always hear. Whether here on socials📱, the web💌, over email💻, phone calls , tv📺, or radio🎤, we will continue to serve as SLO County's friendly behavioral health experts.

Wait, what's that you say? You'd like to show your appreciation? You're too kind! A simple "share", "follow", "comment", or "like" on our channels would mean the world 🌎🫶 You can also:

🎙️Listen in to Laura's Spanish radio shows on Friday afternoons (see slide 7!)
💚 Save the Central Coast Hotline 1-800-783-0607 in your phone
✨ Order some Naloxone for your first aid kit at NaloxoneNowSLO.org

All these simple actions would mean a lot to us.

Thanks for being our audience and letting us have fun celebrating our work today 💓 Special thanks to those who have helped us deliver our messages. We really do love this job.

02/16/2026

Behavioral Health Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of presidents' Day. 24/7 Crisis Services are still available by calling or texting the Central Coast Hotline at 1-800-783-0607.

02/14/2026

What to say to a friend who is struggling on Valentine's Day:
❤️I’m here for you
❤️You’re safe
❤️I hear you
❤️Tell me about it
❤️I’m listening
❤️I’ll help you
❤️We can talk when you’re ready

02/13/2026

February is American Heart Health 💓Exercising is one of the best ways to take care of your heart and mind! Try these simple things:
🙆‍♀️Stretch in your chair at work
🕺Have a dance party in your room
🎾Play a game or sport with friends
⛰Go for a walk or hike and pretend you’re on a quest
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Febrero es el mes de la Salud Cardíaca Americana💓¡Hacer ejercicio es una de las mejores maneras de cuidar su corazón y su mente! Pruebe estas sencillas cosas:
🙆‍♀️Estírese en su silla en el trabajo
🕺Haga una fiesta de baile en su habitación
🎾Juegue algún juego o deporte con sus amigos
⛰Salga a caminar o a hacer senderismo

02/12/2026

Behavioral Health Offices will be closed on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in observance of Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. 24/7 Crisis Services are still available by calling or texting the Central Coast Hotline at 1-800-783-0607.

02/08/2026

Hosting for the Super Bowl? Consider these tips to keep everyone safe from drunk driving:
🏈The "Halftime" Rule: Stop serving alcohol at the start of the third quarter and bring out the coffee and snacks.
📱Rideshare Ready: Have those rideshare apps open and ready for guests who look like they’ve hit their limit.
🔑Intercept the Keys: Offer to safely drive your guest home, or arrange for them to stay until it safe for them to get their keys back.

Address

2178 Johnson Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18057814700

Website

http://www.slobehavioralhealth.org/

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