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Our Approach

We are collaborative, proactive, flexible, and attuned to the field. Learn more about our approach to training and technical assistance (TTA).

Applying Multidisciplinary Expertise

Our team’s diverse professional backgrounds inform our approach. We draw on expertise in mental and behavioral health, developmental psychology, sociology, public health, educational leadership, coalition and community development, and racial justice.

Laying the Foundation for Sustainable Change

We build organizational and leadership capacity to effectively adopt, implement, and sustain changes in policy and practice. We offer hands-on, experiential, and ongoing TTA opportunities across multiple modalities to instill learnings and boost skills.

Balancing Guidance and Responsiveness

Our team is committed to improving community health and wellness through evidence-based and culturally responsive practice. We promote the use and appropriate adaption of research-based frameworks and programs to address complex social problems.

Advancing Health Equity

We support authentic community engagement, elevation of cultural expertise, and the use of community-defined effective practices and participatory approaches. We lift up youth, family, and consumer voice and leadership.

Fostering Community and Peer Networks

We create multiple and ongoing opportunities for peer learning and knowledge transfer. We foster dynamic learning and practice communities among funding recipients, collaborators, and leaders and practitioners in similar roles.

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  • Community Prevention Initiative @ca_cpi • Jun 2

    June is Pride Month! For CPI, this month presents an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ+ identities and to highlight the need for trauma informed approaches when working with members of these communities.


  • care_mhsa @care_mhsa • Jun 2

    June is Pride Month! The history of Pride is rooted in individuals & communities working together to create positive change. We recognize Pride as a time to provide targeted support the field in meeting the needs of the most vulnerable LGBTQIA+ communities in California.


  • Pacific Southwest MHTTC @psmhttc • Jun 1

    June is #PrideMonth!
    We recognize Pride Month as an opportunity to honor the complexity of LGBTQ+ identities & experiences, & to elevate evidence-based practices for supporting the mental health needs of these communities.

    Access resources here: http://bit.ly/mhttc-pride-2023

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Project Highlights

o California Community Colleges Health & Wellness Program
o Community Prevention Initiative (CPI)
o Crisis and Recovery Enhancement (CARE) Technical Assistance (TA) Center
o California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP) LGBTQ TA Center
o Community Mental Health Equity Project (CMHEP)
o Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Technical Assistance Center (M-TAC)
o National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC)
o OC Mental Health and Wellbeing for Diverse Communities
o Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC)
o School Crisis Recovery & Renewal (SCRR) Project

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