NorCalMHA

WISE program is comprised of several statewide contracts that collectively serve public mental health system employers and peers working and volunteering throughout California. WISE stands for Workforce Integration Support and Education. It is funded by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development OSHPD. WISE provides training, professional networking, coaching and career development tools to consumer and family member peers who are working or volunteering in Californias public mental health system, and offers training, education, and technical assistance to public mental health agencies and providers who employ peers. All of our program activities focus on building workplace supports for peers and creating and sustaining a more psychologically healthy, recovery-oriented, and peer-friendly work environment. WISE programs include Peer Personnel Training and Placement Program and the Statewide Support and Development of Public Mental Health Support Workforce.

The Senior Peer Counseling / Supporting Community Connections program provides peer counseling, referrals, community connection and advocacy for adult 55 years and older, who are isolated, homebound older adults in Sacramento County by linking caring volunteers with older people in need of a friend. In just a couple of hours per week, volunteers are able to reduce isolation, and improve quality of life, all while building new connections within the community. The program also provides community education and training about mental health issues, cultural competency and the value of volunteering.

Children System of Care is a program funded by the County of Placer for the support of family members and caretakers of youth and children with mental health issues. Our Family and Friends Coordinators provide education and training throughout Placer County, and are available to speak about youth and children mental health topics at various events. We provide services in English, Hmong and Spanish.