In 2021, Supervisor Simitian proposed bringing a Mental Health First Aid pilot program to high school students in the North County and West Valley. Mental Health First Aid is a training course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health concerns and substance use disorders with tools. In District Five, the training is provided by Momentum for Health in partnership with Project Safety Net. Teens can learn the skills needed to reach out and provide help to peers who are experiencing a crisis or may be developing a mental health or substance use problem.
