Butte County Behavioral Health provides mental health and substance use treatment to Medi-Cal beneficiaries, and provides crisis interventions to the community, regardless of insurance status. Behavioral Health has been serving Butte County for 55 years and provides care to youth and adults. Behavioral Health treatment consists of a continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support systems.
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Congratulations to our local Directing Change winners!
The Directing Change Program & Film Contest announced the regional finalists in the tenth annual student contest encouraging young people to create short films and art projects about suicide prevention and mental health. Students at Pleasant Valley High School are among the regional finalists and statewide winners being recognized for artistic achievements in mental health and suicide prevention.

Region 5 Suicide Prevention Finalists from Butte County
First Place Suicide Prevention: “Weight of Thought” (Advancing to statewide round of judging)
Pleasant Valley High School
Filmmakers: Rafael Wenslaff and Mason Nowak
Advisor: Michael Peck
Link: https://vimeo.com/683484425
Third Place Suicide Prevention - TIED: “Labels” (Team pick - Advancing to statewide round of judging)
Pleasant Valley High School
Filmmakers: Drew Barron and Asha Lal
Advisor: Michael Peck
Link: https://vimeo.com/683475552
Third Place Suicide Prevention - TIED: “Key to Happiness”
Pleasant Valley High School
Filmmakers: Justin Topp and Anthony Palomba
Advisor: Michael Peck
Link: https://vimeo.com/683481532
Region 5 Mental Health Matters Finalists from Butte County
Second Place Mental Health Matters: “Backpack full of stress”
Pleasant Valley High school
Filmmakers: Dominick Peloso and Justin Clink
Advisor: Michael Peck
Link: https://vimeo.com/683481879
Third Place Mental Health Matters: “Breaking the Silence”
Pleasant Valley High School
Filmmakers: William Ross and Ian Anderson
Advisor: Michael Peck
Link: https://vimeo.com/683475277
Animated Short Finalists from Butte County
Second Place Animated Short: “Breaking Through”
Pleasant Valley High School
Filmmaker: Gehrig Stevens
Advisor: Michael Peck
Link: https://vimeo.com/683465125
About Directing Change
Directing Change launched in 2012 and is a suicide prevention and mental health promotion program that draws on developmental and educational theory in its approach. By following the program’s submission guidelines to create short (30 and 60-second) films or art projects, students learn about suicide prevention, mental health, and other social justice and critical health topics; discuss and apply that knowledge in peer groups; and communicate positive, youth-focused, action-oriented messages to peers and adults in their communities. The Directing Change is part of statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and promote the mental health and wellness of students. These initiatives are funded by the California County Mental Health Departments through the Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63) and administered by the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA). Directing Change is free to schools and supported by the California Department of Education. For more information visit www.DirectingChangeCA.org.
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The Administrative office ensures the mission statement is fulfilled by providing support and direction; development and implementation of programs; administers patient’s rights, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), cultural competency; and guarantees adherence of compliance standards. Visit the Administration page to learn more about the business office and workforce resources.
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