Mental & Behavioral Health Workforce Advisory

The MBH Workforce Advisory is a subgroup of the Sacramento County Office of Education and Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Service Student Mental Health and Wellness Collaborative.

Upcoming Events

Peer to Peer Mentorship Conference - October 15, 2025

Who should attend?

Those interested in developing, growing, or sustaining their peer mentorship programs:

  • High School Students + Teacher Teams

  • School Site/LEA Representatives

  • Youth Peer Mentors

Registration is open. Register here. View the conference flyer here.

If you have questions, please email careerpipeline@scoe.net

Purpose

Serve as a Mental and Behavioral Health workforce advisory body for employers and educational institutions in Sacramento County. We coordinate efforts, develop resources, and remove barriers for individuals entering and advancing within the MBH workforce. Additionally, we focus on supporting transitional-age youth (TAY;16-26), disconnected youth, and youth from diverse backgrounds.

Peer to Peer Mentoring

Develop a variety of Mental and Behavioral Health Peer-to-Peer Mentor Models for high school and transition age youth (ages16-26), targeting disconnected youth and youth of diverse backgrounds, starting in the K-12 system and through community college to university.

Workforce Retention & Upward Mobility

Develop a list of elevated retention guidelines to help employers upskill, create paths, and retain MBH professionals.

Diversity & Opportunities

Increase the number of diverse mental and behavioral health professionals.