The Crisis and Recovery Enhancement (CARE) Technical Assistance (TA) Center

The Crisis and Recovery Enhancement (CARE) Technical Assistance (TA) Center provides no-cost training and technical assistance to strengthen crisis care continuum and criminal justice diversion efforts to improve behavioral health care for youth and adults at greater risk of mental health crisis, including people experiencing homelessness. Training and TA services are provided to Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)-funded county agencies, local mental health boards, community-based partners, and other key service agencies.

The CARE TA Center is led by the Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS) in partnership with C4 Innovations, the California Alliance of Child and Family Services and the Catalyst Center, Impact Justice, and RI International. This project is funded by Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), and administered by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Community Services Division.

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Upcoming Trainings

The CARE TA Center provides trainings on critical topics to advance California's support system for people in crisis. 

4-Part Series: Trauma-Responsive and Attachment-Focused Care
February 14, 28, 2024 • March 13, 27, 2024 • 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PT

The Trauma-Responsive Care Learning Collaborative is designed for behavioral health staff who provide services to children, adolescents, and their families who are involved with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems.

CARE Updates

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QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
Introducing the Fall 2023

In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this edition of the CARE TA Center magazine includes articles and stories highlighting effective prevention strategies, supports, and recommendations from those with lived experience.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Impact Justice

We hope you’ll take a moment to learn more about these groups and their driving missions!

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT
About Our Partner C4 Innovations

C4 Innovations advances equitable access to recovery, wellness, and housing stability for people who are systematically marginalized.

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT
About Our Partner: The California Alliance of Child and Family Services

The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is the champion and leading voice for community-based organizations that advocate for children and families, and for advancing policy and services on their behalf.

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5 things digest
Sober Living Spaces and Housing

Panelists from two housing programs, both focused on those reentering their communities after incarceration, will discuss their programs and approaches.

5 things digest
Trauma Informed Care

This training is a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of trauma-informed care. It is designed to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide sensitive, empathic, and effective care to individuals who have experienced trauma.

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Search learning and action resources on these critical topics and more:

  • Crisis Care Continuum
  • Criminal Justice Diversion
  • Supporting Diverse and Vulnerable Communities
  • Homelessness and Housing Supports
  • Youth Crisis Supports
  • Peer Support
  • Trauma-Informed Care

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  • Expert-led Trainings
  • Technical Assistance for Specialized Topics
  • Consultation for Programs and Planning
  • Resource Identification
  • Group Facilitation

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The CARE TA Center is led by the Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS) in partnership with C4 Innovations, the California Alliance of Child and Family Services along with the Catalyst Center, Impact Justice, and Recovery International. This project is funded by Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), and administered by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Community Services Division