September 2024 - What's Happening at WYS
Western Youth Services
A leading expert in integrated mental health & wellness solutions for youth & families in Orange County, CA.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
As September marks Suicide Prevention Month, Western Youth Services is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting vital conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.
Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10-24 in the United States (National Institute of Mental Health, 2024)? This emphasizes the importance of our collective efforts to support young people and advocate for mental health awareness.
We invite you to read our latest blog post titled Uniting for Hope: Suicide Prevention Month and WYS Initiatives. This blog highlights our commitment to suicide prevention and promotes awareness and support during this important month. Key points covered include:
We invite you to read the full post here to learn more about how you can get involved in Suicide Prevention Month and support our mission to prevent suicide and promote mental wellness. Thank you for your ongoing support in raising awareness and promoting hope during Suicide Prevention Month.
Upcoming Trainings and Events
Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program (SBHIP)
We are proud to partner with CalOptima and receive funding from the Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program (SBHIP), offering these trainings at no cost throughout our partnership term.
SBHIP trainings are for all educational staff including school counselors, school psychologists, and teachers. After completing a training, take advantage of our weekly post-training support through our Virtual Office Hour sessions, available every Tuesday morning, to help you apply what you’ve learned.
VIRTUAL LIVE TRAININGS:
September 5: Trauma and Development Part 2: Trauma and the Brain (Series of 2/3), 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
September 9: The Resilient Brain, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 10: Practical Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 12: Trauma and Development Part 3: Trauma in the Classroom (3/3), 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
September 16: Triage and Care Coordination, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
September 26: Triage and Care Coordination, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS:
September 10: Virtual Office Hours for Educators, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.?
September 17: Virtual Office Hours for Educators, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
September 24: Virtual Office Hours for Educators, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Behavioral Health Training Collaborative (BHTC)
WYS and four local area partners form the Behavioral Health Training Collaborative (BHTC), working together to provide mental health and wellness training at no cost to the Orange County, California community.
Each month, we offer a variety of training for families, groups, and professionals on a wide range of topics. This month we are delivering the following:
September 5: WYS – Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
September 6: OMID – Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
September 6: WYS – The Basics of Mindfulness, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
September 10: WYS – Stop Stressing… Start Coping!, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
September 11: WYS – Resilience and Hope, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
September 13: WYS – Practicing Gratitude for Mental Wellness, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
September 13: OMID – Healthy Relationships for Couples Part 1, 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
September 13: OMID – Bullying Prevention and Intervention for Parents, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
September 16: WYS – Suicide Prevention for Parents & Caregivers: Protecting our Youth, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
September 17: WYS – Resilience, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
September 19: CGC – TF-CBT Advanced Training #10: In-Vivo & Conjoint Session, Enhancing Safety, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
September 19: WYS – Motivation & Goal Setting, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
September 20: OMID – Healthy Relationships for Couples Part 2, 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
September 28: OMID – Adult Mental Health First Aid, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Click the link below to register -
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) supports first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, emergency dispatchers, EMTs, paramedics and corrections officers. As the leading expert in mental health and wellness services in Orange County, we provide tools that allow for easier navigation of crisis situations.
September 5: De-Escalation, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 5: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and PTSD, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 6: Situational Awareness, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 6: De-Escalation Focusing on Cognitive Disorders, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 9: De-Escalation Focusing on Mood Disorders, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 9: Situational Awareness, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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September 10: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and PTSD, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 10: Trauma Informed Care, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 10: De-Escalation Focusing on Mood Disorders, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
September 10: Situational Awareness, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
September 10: De-Escalation, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
September 11: De-Escalation Focusing on Mood Disorders, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 11: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and PTSD, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 12: De-Escalation, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 12: De-Escalation Focusing on Cognitive Disorders, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 13: Situational Awareness, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 13: Situational Awareness, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 16: De-Escalation Focusing on Mood Disorders, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 16: Situational Awareness, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 17: Trauma Informed Care, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 17: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and PTSD, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 18: Situational Awareness, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
September 18: De-Escalation Focusing on Mood Disorders, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 18: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and PTSD, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
September 19: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and PTSD, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 19: Trauma Informed Care, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 19: De-Escalation, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 19: De-Escalation Focusing on Cognitive Disorders, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 20: Situational Awareness, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 23: De-Escalation Focusing on Mood Disorders, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 24: Trauma Informed Care, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 24: De-Escalation Focusing on Mood Disorders, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
September 24: De-Escalation Focusing on Mood Disorders, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 24: Situational Awareness, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
September 24: De-Escalation, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
September 24: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and PTSD, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 25: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and PTSD, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 25: De-Escalation Focusing on Cognitive Disorders, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 26: Situational Awareness, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
September 26: De-Escalation Focusing on Cognitive Disorders, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 26: De-Escalation, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 27: Situational Awareness, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
September 30: Situational Awareness, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
September 30: De-Escalation Focusing on Mood Disorders, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for a no-cost training by clicking the link below -
For additional information or to schedule a private training for your first responder team, call us at 949.900.5381 or email us at [email protected].
Our CEO, Lorry Leigh Belhumeur, Ph.D., is a dynamic, inspiring speaker and interview candidate. Her life and professional experiences and her passion for changing how mental health services are structured and provided to children, youth, and families create fresh and interesting insights.
If you want to learn more about Lorry and schedule her to speak at your next event, please email us at [email protected].
Employment Opportunities
We currently have several employment opportunities at WYS. If you want to learn more or apply, please visit our website for details at the link below. Please share with anyone you know who may be interested!