The Board of Governors established Mental Health Action Week to strengthen trauma-informed care expertise across the system, improve our classroom climates and campus culture, remove structural barriers, and advocate for additional resources to meet the diverse mental health service needs of California community college students and employees. Please join us for the California Community Colleges’ upcoming Mental Health Action Week webinar series.
Details
Mental Health Action Week is a three-part webinar series taking place May 6–8, 2025. Designed specifically for California Community Colleges staff and faculty, this series will provide practical tools to support student mental health and well-being. Register now via Zoom.
When
May 6–8, 2025. Each webinar will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is open to all California Community Colleges professionals.
Registration
These training sessions are free to participants. Registration is via Zoom.
Where
Virtual Webinar.
What Topics
Tuesday, May 6 | From Student to Support Staff – Building Capacity Through Mental Health Internships
Learn how colleges like Moreno Valley are strengthening support services by hiring former students as paid interns and partnering with local behavioral health agencies.
Wednesday, May 7 | Making Help Feel Safe – Reducing Stigma & Reaching Students
Discover strategies to normalize help-seeking behavior, reduce cultural stigma, and design outreach efforts that truly connect with students.
Thursday, May 8 | Beyond Crisis – Supporting Students with Suicidal Ideation in Everyday Conversations
Build confidence in having supportive, non-clinical conversations with students navigating suicidal thoughts—without over-relying on crisis response teams.
Who Should Attend
Chancellors and Presidents, Chief Instructional Officers, Academic Senate Presidents, Chief Student Services Officers, faculty, students, and classified staff.
