Investing in the people and systems that support youth mental health.

SLO County’s approach to capacity-building, under the CYBHI, is to equip adults, students, and families with the knowledge and skills they need to promote mental wellness and academic success. We're doing this by weaving these supports directly into schools through something called a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). This means mental health and well-being aren't separate, but rather a core part of the whole school environment, ensuring everyone in the school community has access to the support they need.

Through CYBHI, SLO County schools and districts deliver services across three tiers:

• Tier 1 (Universal Supports): Support for Everyone. Creating a positive school environment for all students, with preventive measures like lessons on well-being, building important social-emotional skills, relationships and strategies to encourage expected behavior across the entire school.
• Tier 2 (Targeted Supports): Extra support for some. Offering additional resources and guidance for students who need additional support with their behavior or mental health. Targeted strategies designed to address specific needs, often in a group setting.
• Tier 3 (Intensive Supports): Individualized care for a few. Licensed clinicians and credentialed staff provide one-on-one, specialized care for students with more complex needs.