Health care providers play a pivotal role in supporting the well-being of young people and their families.
There are many Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) programs and services that can help providers and the patients they serve.
Cal-MAP offers primary care providers real-time, no-cost access and consultation with behavioral health specialists (e.g., psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers) for questions regarding screening, diagnosis, and treatment, or anything else! CME and CE credit is available for trainings and webinars.
UC Irvine’s Train-New-Trainers (TNT) program offers Fellowship training to improve expertise, knowledge and comfort-level in specialized primary care-based child and adolescent psychiatry and/or addiction medicine. Scholarship are available for providers in medically underserved areas.
California offers free training to become trauma informed. Completion of the training is required for eligible Medi Cal providers to be reimbursed for conducting ACE screenings.
Take a training to recognize and respond to signs of trauma and stress in children and youth. Learners can take one or all three trainings focused on ages 0 5, 5 11 and 12 18. CME and CE credit is available.
The Open Doors training offers tools for adults to support engagement with youth who may use substances or are managing other behavioral health concerns. CME and CE credit is available.
Update your practice to offer family and caregiver-focused care, known as dyadic services. Services to caregivers that directly benefit the child– such as specific behavioral / social / emotional assessments, screening, counseling, and brief intervention services– can be reimbursed under Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service and managed care plans.
Through the CYBHI Fee Schedule program, California is uniting healthcare and education to offer sustainable reimbursements for certain outpatient behavioral health services provided through schools for students aged 25 or younger.
Certified Wellness Coaches provide care through prevention and early-intervention services and supplement the efforts of existing mental health professionals, allowing them to focus on children with more complex needs.
Share resources and important messages through the links below. Customized presentations (for office teams, Internship/Clerkship orientations, Resident Didactics, and Grand Rounds) as well as selected materials (e.g., flyers and posters for your waiting room) can also be mailed to your office upon request, while supplies last. Suggested language and QR codes for use in After Visit Summaries is also available.
An app for 13-25 year olds destress, bounce back, and reset. Completely free and confidential. Use self-guided tools, share in carefully moderated spaces, and connect with trained coaches. Coaches are available in English and Spanish, with live interpretation available in 17 other languages at (844) 582-2111.
An app providing personalized support for California families and kids ages 0–12. Get free, expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more. Live, 1:1 video sessions, secure chat, on-demand content, and more. Coaches are available in English and Spanish, with live interpretation available in 17 other languages at (888) 275-5357.
A secure, private journaling space for teens to write freely, explore their emotions, and develop self-awareness without fear of external judgment or criticism.
An evidence-based video series (directed by Emmy Award winners) that offers practical ways to manage common parenting challenges.
Resources to improve a young teen’s understanding about mental health, including ways to manage stress before challenges escalate.
A space for teens and young adults to learn more about adverse childhood experiences, toxic stress, and strategies to heal.
Resources focused on preventing suicide, with tips and tools about how support someone before, during, and after a crisis.