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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.

11/18/2025

The month of November celebrates Veterans Day as well as Military Family Month. Military life imposes unique demands, often requiring families to endure their own sacrifices and show resiliency and courage to get through difficult times. This month we recognize and honor this quiet endurance and support provided by military spouses, children, parents, and their loved ones.

Reach out and check in on your military friends, listen when they are asking support (it may not always be obvious), and remind them they’re not alone when facing their mental health or substance use battles.

👉SLO County Veterans Treatment: 805-748-2403
Screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, Psychiatry and medication services.

👉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.

👉TMHA VetWell and VetConnect: call 1-800-783-0607.

👉Military & Veterans 24/7 Crisis Line: Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. Text 838255 and chat online at veteranscrisisline.net.

👉Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: 1-800-959-8277
24/7 assistance line for survivors in need of immediate su***de postvention support and grief support for those who have lost loved ones to su***de.

👉Vets 4 Warriors: 1-855-838-8255
Peer-support warm line providing resources for military and veterans.

👉Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647 24/7
warm line the provides personalized care support.

👉InTransition Psychological Health Resource Center: 1-866-966-1020
24/7 assistance and resources related to combat stress, depression, reintegration, mental health conditions, treatment, and more.

11/17/2025

1 in 4 U.S. adults are family caregivers. National Family Caregivers Month honors the selfless dedication of caregivers who provide everything from personal to emotional support.

While it is a time to recognize and applaud caregivers strength and compassion, this month also serves as a reminder that caregivers deserve support and care, too- after all, we cannot pour from an empty cup!

If you or someone you know is a caregiver, check in on their wellbeing, urge them to prioritize self care, and tell them about the local and national resources that can offer them support during hard times.

11/14/2025

Reindeer Run is back 🦌🏃‍♂️‍➡️! Join the annual fun run on Saturday, December 6th from 9-11am in Downtown San Luis Obispo. All proceeds support our SLO County Friday Night Live youth development program.

Your ticket includes breakfast 🥞🍴, raffle prizes✨, and a festive t-shirt🎄. Dressing up is encouraged and dogs🐾 on leashes are welcome.

👉Donate, volunteer or register at slofnl.com.

(Children under 5 are free and "meal only' tickets are available for those not able to run.)

11/10/2025

SLO County Behavioral Health offices are closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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Las oficinas de Salud y Bienestar del Condado de SLO estarán cerradas el Martes 11 de Noviembre en observancia del Día de los Veteranos.

11/09/2025

📸Capturing Behavioral Health: October 2025 (what busy month!):

👉Photos 1-3: SLOBH partners with Lululemon for World Mental Health Day celebrations and self care.
👉Photo 4: SLOBHD's Deputy Director Frank Warren and Mental Health Services Act Division Manager Christina Rajlal attend the California Behavioral Health Directors Association Policy Forum in Santa Barbara.
👉Photo 5: Behavioral Health hosts the 41st Adult Drug Court Graduating class, celebrating 10 new gradates from the program.
👉Photos 6-7: PIO Laura Zarate visits a local Nipomo cauliflower field to talk to workers about overdose prevention and naloxone.
👉Photo 8: SLO County community health leaders come together to network and brainstorm solutions at the Providers Collaborative.
👉Photos 9-10: SLOBHD's Samantha Collins, Program Supervisor within Access & Crisis Services, Byrekka Redman, Program Manager withing Drug & Alcohol Services, and Katherine Leonard, Program Supervisor within Justice Services, joined 30 other emerging leaders in the Supervisor Academy with the Center for Organizational Effectiveness, a multi-week course designed to develop strengths and partnership across SLO County departments.

11/05/2025

From stress to refresh✨ remember these tips today and everyday:

👉Pause and breathe- take a deep breath, exhale slowly.
👉Exercise- try walking, running, yoga, gentle stretching.
👉Get enough rest- aim to sleep 7-8 hours a night.
👉Use time management skills- create a schedule so you don’t get overwhelmed.
👉Take breaks- step away from work and screens to refresh your energy.
👉Practice gratitude- write down things you’re thankful for to shift your mindset positively.

11/03/2025

All SLO County students can catch screening of “Fentanyl High” this Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 6 - 8PM (Doors open at 5:30).

🚨This is a FREE event but reservations are required!🚨

➡️ REGISTER: www.slocounty.gov/fnl

🎬 Fentanyl High is a documentary made by students FOR students. The film follows several high school students as they tell the heartbreaking truth their peers and families experienced with Fentanyl poisoning. Shot from the perspective and experiences of high school students in Santa Clara County, Fentanyl High explores the brain chemistry behind why Fentanyl kills and how easily it can get into the hands of teens.

The film also explores how teens deal with emotional pain, navigate high school party culture, and are at risk of buying fake pills pretending to be Adderall, OxyContin, Percocet or Xanax on social media.

This event is meant for students in SLO County and parent/caregiver participation is encouraged. Please visit our website for more information: slocounty.gov/fnl

10/31/2025

is this weekend which means brighter mornings and darker evenings (and maybe some grogginess)! Our healthy reminders:

👀 Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (replace batteries if needed). When it’s chilly out, we may use heat sources that produce carbon monoxide in the home.

🌙 Be cautious getting home in the evenings as rush hour becomes darker.

⏰️ Prioritize a healthy sleep routine: 7-9 hours and try to be consistent with the time you go to bed and wake up each day to help your body’s internal clock. ✨Tip: ✨ A little time outside during the day can increase your serotonin levels and help regulate your sleep!

🧘🏻‍♀ Prioritize self-care that helps you relax, like exercise, meditation, or spending time in nature.

10/30/2025

Watch out for walkers! Make Halloween a safe holiday or everyone by following these tips:

Drivers:
✋Stop for pedestrians at the crosswalk or intersection.
🛑Come to a complete stop before turning right on red.
👀Look in all directions before making a turn.
⚠️Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop far back from the crosswalk.

Pedestrians:
🚦Cross the street only at corners or crosswalks.
👯‍♀️Never walk alone at nigh.
🚶Walk on the sidewalk. If there are none, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.

Everyone: 📵Keep your eyes up and your phone down!📵

10/29/2025

Join the “Fentanyl High” film screening and panel discussion and help be the change on your campus and community!

🗓️ Wednesday, November 5, 2025
⏰ 6 - 8PM (Doors open at 5:30)
🚨This is a FREE event but reservations are required!🚨

➡️ REGISTER: www.slocounty.gov/fnl

🎬 Fentanyl High is a documentary made by students FOR students. The film follows several high school students as they tell the heartbreaking truth their peers and families experienced with Fentanyl poisoning. Shot from the perspective and experiences of high school students in Santa Clara County, Fentanyl High explores the brain chemistry behind why Fentanyl kills and how easily it can get into the hands of teens.

The film also explores how teens deal with emotional pain, navigate high school party culture, and are at risk of buying fake pills pretending to be Adderall, OxyContin, Percocet or Xanax on social media.

This event is meant for students in SLO County and parent/caregiver participation is encouraged. Please visit our website for more information: slocounty.gov/fnl

10/28/2025

Happy First Responders Day 🚓🚒🚑 to the BH Access and Crisis staff and all our wonderful partners who help keep our community safe and thriving.
Whether they are working along side the Community Action Team (CAT), supporting events like Every Fifteen Minutes, or sporting green mental health awareness ribbons, our local first responders are always eager and willing to answer the call for help. 👏
Thank you all for the important role you play in our department, and the community in which we serve❤

Our partnerships reach beyond these photos, but pictured here are:
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office County of San Luis Obispo Probation Department San Luis Obispo Police Department Grover Beach Police Department CHP - Templeton Cambria Fire Department Atascadero Police Department

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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