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The Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau page will work to increase community awareness about mental health, available services and community events in Monterey County.

06/17/2026

Yesterday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution designating our county as a sanctuary for Transgender, Gender Q***r, Non Binary, Gender Fluid and Intersex Individuals.

When people live in communities that affirm their identity, their mental health outcomes improve. Rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality decrease. A community that says we are on your side can be both
life-affirming and lifesaving.

In a time when rights are being stripped away at the federal level, local acts of protection matter. Rainbow Connections is proud to work within a county that leads with dignity and places the safety and wellbeing of everyone within it as primary.

To our Transgender, Gender Q***r, Non Binary, Gender Fluid and Intersex Individuals community: we see you l, we value you, and we are here for you. 💜

06/12/2026

Pride is a celebration, a movement, and a declaration that every person is deserves to be seen, valued and affirmed. 🌈 Rainbow Connections is proud to serve the LGBTQ+ youth and families — this month and every month.
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06/09/2026

Since 2023, Rainbow Connections (RC) has built the infrastructure and foundation for what is now the RC Network of Affirming Care. 🌈

Local providers and organizations have been part of our foundation from the beginning—showing up at events, in schools, with families, and in the community. Now we are opening the constellation, inviting agencies and organizations across Monterey County to join us, so we can all be connected and visible to one another and to the LGBTQ+ youth, families, and community we serve together. 👏

06/04/2026

The Rainbow Connections Network of Affirming Care that we have been building in Monterey County for three years is now ready to grow! 🏳️‍🌈🌱🏳️‍⚧️

We are a constellation of providers united by one shared commitment: LGBTQ+ youth and families in Monterey County have safe, welcoming, and affirming care.

Stay tuned as we share more details on how your agency or organization can join us — so our LGBTQ+ youth and families always know where to find affirming services and support when they need it.

Together, we are more visible — and every light we add to our constellation makes it easier for LGBTQ+ youth and families to find their way to us. ✨✨✨

05/30/2026

We’re honored to shine a light this month on the transformative work of the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) and their powerful contributions to the Rainbow Connections project, supporting LGBTQ+ students and the families who care for them. 🌈💛

💚 How FAP strengthens families and communities:

〰️ Evidence‑Based Support That Saves Lives: Leading nationally recognized research and guidance that show how family acceptance and support protects LGBTQ+ children and youth from depression, su***de risk, and other serious health challenges—while improving overall wellbeing across culture and faith.

🌟 Training for Youth‑Serving Professionals: Offering training for educators, providers, clinicians and general audiences to build affirming environments where LGBTQ+ children and youth can thrive. Their trainings equip adults with practical, culturally grounded strategies to reduce risk and strengthen resilience.

🏳️‍🌈 Centering Family Support: Providing tools and education that help families show support in ways proven to improve health, mental health, and safety outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth. Their work empowers families to be a protective force in their child’s life.

📚 Accessible, High‑Quality Learning: Through evidence-based trainings—led by experts Dr. Caitlin Ryan and Antonia Barba, LCSW—FAP has brought critical knowledge directly to communities, schools, and partners across Monterey county and beyond.

🙏 We are deeply grateful for FAP’s partnership and unwavering dedication to helping LGBTQ+ children and youth feel supported, affirmed, and safe—at home, at school, and in their communities. 💛🌈

For more information on FAP visit: https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/

05/29/2026

Cultivating and nurturing acceptance in schools is about everyday actions that show LGBTQ+ students they belong. When teachers, school administrators and support staff lead with inclusion, LGBTQ+ students feel safer, more focused, and more connected so they are able to learn.

Adults can use their influence to make school environments welcoming for LGBTQ+ students, and by celebrating them for who they are, we affirm them as whole people. Every small action helps build a community where ALL students can learn, grow and thrive! 💪🌈💫💓

05/27/2026

Acceptance—being welcomed fully, affirmed in identity, and embraced with respect and kindness—makes a big and positive difference in the lives and experiences of our LGBTQ+ youth. Their voices inspire us to continue building affirming spaces together across Monterey county so they feel seen, valued and supported,

A heartfelt thank‑you to all our Rainbow Connections partners for helping us share the Youth Voice Survey and uplift this powerful wisdom.🌈 💖

05/20/2026

Acceptance is a life-saving pillar of mental health. 🌟

When we craft supportive relationships, we directly reduce the heavy feelings of isolation that too many LGBTQ+ youth experience. Rainbow Connections centers the voices that matter most. We asked our youth what acceptance means to them, and they had something to say.

👉 Swipe through to read their stories and perspectives. 🌈

Address

1441 Constitution Boulevard Suite 202
Salinas, CA
93906

Telephone

+18882586029

Website

http://www.mtyhd.org/bh

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