DBH is proud to provide free mental health and substance use disorder presentations to your agency and/or community group. DBH is also available to host resource tables at community events.
Request a presentation or DBH’s attendance at your community event by sending an email to dbh_pio@dbh.sbcounty.gov or by calling (909) 658-1015. Please provide two-weeks’ notice when possible. DBH reviews all requests and will contact you in return if we are available to attend and/or participate in your event.
DBH Annual Events
The Department of Behavioral Health is proud to host annual events every year that bring awareness to important issues in our community such as mental health and recovery, while creating a sense of community through FREE events that encourage participation from all those we serve. Please read more about some of our most popular events and learn how you can get involved or attend!
Directing Change Awards Ceremony
Directing Change is an evaluated program that engages youth to learn about mental health, suicide prevention and other critical health and social justice topics through film and art. It is free to schools and districts and can be implemented in the classroom, by a club on campus, or as an after-school activity.
For more information on how to submit a film for the Directing Change contest, please visit youthcreatingchange.org.
To learn more about the partnership between San Bernardino County and Directing Change, please watch the training webinar to learn how you can get involved!
Recovery Happens
Recovery Happens is an annual event that celebrates the power of resilience through recovery. This event celebrates the hard work and dedication of all the individuals who support one another on their journey through healing, from treatment centers, counselors, and families throughout the community. Recovery Happens is a FREE event showcasing live music, food, games, awards, and a banner contest. Please reach out o dbh_pio@dbh.sbcounty.gov for more information!
Upcoming Events
Find more info on our Events webpage.
Media Inquiries
DBH’s Public Relations and Outreach Services program oversees and coordinates all marketing, communication, and outreach events for the department.
For more information, media inquiries, or to schedule a phone or in-person interview with a subject matter expert in the field of behavioral health and substance use disorders, call (909) 658-1015 or email dbh_pio@dbh.sbcounty.gov.
Social Media
Stay in the know by following us on social media and subscribing:
DBH Community Member E-Newsletter and Press Releases
Resilient and Real Podcast
We’re proud to present the Resilient and Real podcast, a DBH podcast dedicated to providing mental health and substance use disorder resources including field-expert interviews and department news that promotes prevention, intervention, recovery and resiliency for individuals, families and communities.
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music or online.
Contract Provider Branding Resources
Contract Provider Collateral Material Checklist (For contract providers ONLY)
Requests for Information
To request data regarding services, demographics, or to submit a Public Records Act request, visit https://sanbernardinocounty.nextrequest.com/.
Note: Behavioral Health Commission meetings are open to the public for comments and is separate from a request for information. Meetings are open to the public for comments during the designated timeframes on the agenda. A “Public Comment Request to Speak” form will be available for individuals attending in-person at CSBHS – 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto, CA 92376. Please note that public comments are limited to 3-mintues. (Updated 6/8/2023). To learn more about the Behavioral Health Commission, visit the Commission webpage.
