County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department

05/10/2026

Big shoutout to all the Moms today!🌼 And we're sending extra love to those who find today’s holiday difficult. We see you🫶
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05/08/2026

May is Maternal Mental Health month, and while we are busy celebrating mom’s this weekend, remember that mother mental wellness is important year round! 💗

It’s common to not feel like yourself during or after pregnancy. Support teams run by trained, compassionate community members are here to help:

📞Pregnancy and Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo County (PPSSLO): Call the non-emergency postpartum support line at 805-541-3367. Connects community members to local counseling and resources. Available in English or Spanish.
📱Central Coast 24/7 Hotline: Call or text 1-800-783-0607. 24/7 SLO County phone line for guidance, crisis, and su***de prevention.
💻Navigate SLO Resource Guide: a online resource page that lists local Pregnancy & Postpartum Related Services such as County Behavioral Health and Public Health services, food and housing assistance, and more. Learn more at slocounty.gov/NavSLO

Other resources (national):
📱National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free, confidential support in 60+ languages.
👥Postpartum Support International: Over 50 free online support groups
To learn more about maternal mental health, visit go.cdph.ca.gov/MaternalMentalHealth

05/04/2026

Are you or someone you know looking for a fresh start? Join us at the San Luis Obispo Reentry Resource Fair!This is a one-stop shop to connect with over 40 local vendors dedicated to helping you take your next steps forward. Whether you need help with housing, finding a job, or finishing your education, the community is here to support you.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 7
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: San Luis Obispo Veteran’s Hall (801 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401)
Available services include:
🏠 Housing and shelter assistance
💼 Employment and job training
🎓 Education and GED programs
⚖️ Legal services and expungement help
🏥 Health and recovery support
🆔 ID and driver’s license services

Don't miss this opportunity to find the support you need!

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month💚61.5 million U.S. adults have a mental illness (SAMHSA 2024).

Mental illness can include a large range of disorders, from mild to severe, but all affect a person's thinking, mood, or behavior. We hope everyone can take a moment this month to offer understanding and empathy to those living with a mental health diagnosis and give extra time to take care of their own!

Visit www.slocounty.gov/MayMH for a full list of free events, at home activities, and resources for you and your loved ones.

Be Kind To Your Mind. May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Learn more about how to bring support and awareness to our community, because mental health matters. 

04/29/2026

Today is Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than he**in and 100 times stronger than​ morphine. In 2024, 49% of overdose deaths in SLO County included fentanyl.

Naloxone, the life-saving overdose reversal nasal spray, is the easiest way to reverse a fentanyl overdose. We recommend learning how to use it.

Naloxone can be obtained at all SLO Behavioral Health clinics, NaloxBox community access sites, pharmacies, and through the mail for free at www.NaloxoneNowSLO.org. Take action, save a life, and carry Naloxone!

04/21/2026

The annual Bike Breakfast is back 🥳! Come join us to support Bike Month and May Mental Health Awareness Month. One of the best ways to take care of your mental health is by exercising.

Community members are encouraged to bike to the event for breakfast, music, games, and more. You can take your food to-go or stick around for activities and conversation.

No RSVP required! We hope to see you there 🙂
Tuesday, May 19 from 7-9am, at Behavioral Health Department’s Prevention and Outreach Services Office, 277 South St., Suite T, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

Alternative Image Text:
An event flyer that shows two cartoon flowers standing on either side of a bicycle. One flower holds a green donut.
The flyer includes text that reads: "Bike Breakfast" on Tuesday, May 19, from 7–9 AM at 277 South Street, Suite T, San Luis Obispo. Join County of SLO Behavioral Health and Public Health to celebrate Bike Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Show community support and recognize the benefits biking has on our physical and mental health! Community members are encouraged to bike to the event for free breakfast, music, and giveaways. Take your breakfast burrito to-go or stick around for fun activities and conversation. Bike safety and helmet fitting and overdose prevention education with free Naloxone kits. For more information visit slocounty.ca.gov/MayMH

04/13/2026

Healing happens in community! 🌱 Join us at the SLO Farmers Market for "Connect and Thrive" a celebration to help reduce stigma and make mental health support accessible to everyone.
📍 Downtown SLO Farmer’s Market (Broad & Higuera)
🗓️ Thursday, May 7th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come say hi, grab some resources, and help us build a more supportive SLO! 🤝✨
If your organization is interested in hosting a table, reach out to Erica Ward:
📧 eward@aspirecounselingservice.com
📞 805-329-5595

Balance Treatment Center Aspire Counseling Services San Luis Obispo Transitions - Mental Health Association

04/09/2026

April 9th is National Alcohol Screening Day. Understanding what counts as a "standard drink" is a key step in managing your health. Did you know that one standard drink isn't always one glass? It depends on the type of alcohol:
🍺 12 fl oz of regular beer (~5% ABV)
🍷 5 fl oz of wine (~12% ABV)
🥫 8-10 fl oz of malt beverage (~7% ABV)
🥃 1.5 fl oz of distilled spirits (~40% ABV)
Knowing these sizes helps you stay within recommended limits and make informed choices. Take a moment today to reflect on your alcohol habits and reach out for help and support if you need it.

- Log onto www.cdc.gov/alcohol/CheckYourDrinking to take an alcohol use quiz
- Reach out to the SLO Sobering Center got sobering support services: (820) 280-0415
- Visit SLO County Behavioral Health during Drug and Alcohol Services Walk-In hours to receive a screening.
- Call SLO Behavioral Health to explore screening and treatment options for you or your loved one: (800) 838-1381



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An educational graphic for National Alcohol Screening Day on April 9th. The headline reads "US Dietary Guideline for Drinking and Standard Drink Sizes." Below are four illustrations representing one standard drink each: a 12 fl oz mug of regular beer, a 5 fl oz glass of wine, an 8-10 fl oz can of malt beverage, and a 1.5 fl oz shot of liquor with a lime wedge. A bracket underneath all four icons labels them collectively as "A STANDARD DRINK."

04/08/2026

Community NaloxBoxes are ✨free to use✨ throughtout SLO County at local parks, trailheads, libraries, health centers, city and County buidligs, and more! All overdose response boxes include naloxone nasal spray, CPR face shields, gloves, and usage instructions.

📌Check out the 23 locations online at www.slocounty.ca.gov/NaloxBox
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Funding for the NaloxBox program comes from SLO County’s Opioid Settlement Funds and the California Department of Health Care Services through a contract with the California Overdose Prevention Network, a program of the Public Health Institute.
The program aligns with California laws, including the 9-1-1 Good Samaritan Law and the Overdose Treatment Act, which protect those who administer naloxone in good faith from legal repercussions.

04/02/2026

SLO County, let’s show up for one another 💙 Join us May 16 at 10am for the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk at Cal Poly SLO. It’s a morning of connection, healing, and hope. Together, we honor those we’ve lost and remind each other that support is always within reach. All students and community members are welcome. Grab a friend and register today. We’re stronger together.

Register today at www.afsp.org/SLO

American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Los Angeles & Central Coast Su***de Prevention Council of SLO County California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Cal Poly Campus Health and Wellbeing

03/30/2026

Trigger Warning: These images may be upsetting, but are of a part of a staged car crash.
Last week Behavioral Health's SLO County SLO County Friday Night Live program carried out a simulated drunk driving traffic collision at Atascadero High School as part of the part of the “Every 15 Minutes” program. The simulation gave students the opportunity to learn first hand from local police, fire, first responders, parents, DUI prevention specialists, and their teachers the consequences of drunk driving.

We want all our SLO County students, families, and community members to have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break. PLEASE do not get behind the wheel if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and STAND UP if you see someone else make this risky, possible life-ending decision. Call a sober friend, family member, ride share or stay put.

We cannot thank the following partners enough for their continued collaboration and dedication to bring Every Fifteen Minutes to students on the Central Coast:
SLO County Friday Night Live
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Atascadero Police Department
Atascadero Unified School District
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services
Paso Robles Police Department
CHP - San Luis Obispo
San Luis Ambulance, Inc.
West Coast Auto and Towing
Adventist Health
Chapel of the Roses & Chapel of the Roses Cemetery
Dignity Memorial
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Funding provided by California Office of Traffic Safety.