Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health

08/24/2026

Do the youth in your community know that most of their peers don’t use substances? Learn about social norms: www.hidta.org/adapt/prevention-intervention-resource-center

08/20/2026

It’s ! Download SAMHSA's toolkit and share your : https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month

08/20/2026

Take a closer look at another BH Moment That Matters.

Meet Cheryl Coson, Senior Clinical Therapist with RUHS Behavioral Health's Workforce Education and Training (WET) Program. Cheryl is dedicated to supporting the people who care for our community by providing clinical supervision, leading the Clinical Licensure Advancement and Support (CLAS) Program, and delivering trainings that empower clinicians and community partners. Through mentorship, workforce development, and education, Cheryl helps build a stronger, more confident Behavioral Health workforce because when we invest in our workforce, we strengthen the care we provide to our entire community.

08/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Parent Support & Training Department’s Fill-A-Backpack Drive! Because of your generosity, so many of our youth clients started the new school year with brand-new backpacks and the school supplies they need to feel prepared and supported.

Pictured here is Norma Davalos from RUHS Patient Access dropping off a generous load of donations. We appreciate your kindness and community spirit.

To learn more about our Parent Support & Training Department, visit:
https://www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health/parent-support-training-program

08/17/2026

Shout-out to Prevention Specialists and everyone who is saving lives! What’s your ? Visit: www.samhsa.gov

08/10/2026

Are you passionate about improving eating disorder care in Riverside County? The Mindful Body & Recovery Program invites YOU to our next Guidance Council meeting!

🗓️ Thursday, August 20
🕑 2 to 3:30 P.M.
📍 Myers Conference Center, 3125 Myers Street, Entrance 3, Riverside

Together, we're working to:
Improve awareness & access to culturally responsive care
Reduce stigma around eating disorders
Identify barriers and service gaps in our community

Whether you're a community member, provider, or advocate, your voice matters in shaping the future of eating disorder treatment through RUHS Behavioral Health's Eating Disorder - Intensive Outpatient Program.

Register now: bit.ly/4lXve8y
Questions? Call 951-210-1750

08/05/2026

Come Along for a BH Moment That Matters.

Meet Christine Kendrick, a BHS III with the RUHS Behavioral Health Moms Program. Christine supports mothers on their journey toward recovery by helping them navigate substance use challenges, CPS involvement, housing, and family reunification. With services like the Child Lab and personalized support, the Moms Program helps remove barriers, strengthen families, and empower moms to build healthy, stable futures.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/saptservices

07/30/2026

We’re excited to announce that the RUHS - Behavioral Health Indio Crisis Center in partnership with Wellness Equity Alliance will be open 24/7 on Monday, August 3!

Located at 47-915 Oasis Street in Indio, our crisis center will be open to the public, providing support to individuals as young as 5 years old who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Our comprehensive services include:
- Crisis Intervention
- Medication Support
- Crisis Counseling
- Personal Safety Plans
- Escalation Prevention
- Linkage to Resources

Your mental health matters, and we are here to help. Together, let’s break the stigma and promote well-being in our community!

07/24/2026

07/21/2026