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BlueSky Initiative is sponsored by Blue Shield of California. Blue Shield of California's BlueSky initiative aims to boost access to mental health support for California youth by funding school and community programs and providing educational resources.
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BlueSky from Blue Shield of California | Blue Shield of California’s youth mental health initiative Blue Shield of California’s youth mental health initiative The foundations of mental health begin in childhood and play into a person’s well-being throughout life. Mental illness is the number 1 reason California children are hospitalized Children Now 2020 , pg.
15 94% of Gen Z youth experience mental health challenges on a monthly basis BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey 2025 Among youth who wanted professional mental health support but didn’t receive it, 35% cite embarrassment as a barrier.
BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey 2025 to high-quality mental health counseling and support, especially among underrepresented youth from Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and mixed-race backgrounds, as well as LGBTQ+ youth. by training adults to recognize youth mental health challenges and provide appropriate support, especially for underrepresented youth.
among youth to educate and engage their peers to utilize resources that support their own mental health. “It gave me a safe place at school where I could talk about my feelings to someone who actually cares and helped me through what I was dealing with.
” Alongside Blue Shield of California, Hundreds of Young People Brave the Rain to Speak Up for Mental Health California Schools and Community Leaders Step Up for Youth Mental Health Blue Shield of California and California Department of Education Offer Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to California Teachers Mental Health Matters: Youth Voices Call for Action and an End to Stigma Blue Shield of California and Wellness Together Honor California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom With 2025 Mental Health Innovator Award New Poll: 94% of Gen Z Youth Report Experiencing Regular Mental Health Challenges Back to School Stress: How One High School Senior Is Championing Mental Health 5 Back-to-School Health Tips for Families Blue Shield of California Releases 2024 Mission Report: A Letter From Interim President and CEO Mike Stuart Speaking up, Reaching Out: How One Teen Is Advocating for Youth Mental Health Our distinguished partners BlueSky has supported these distinguished partners: CA Alliance for School-Based Health The California School-Based Health Alliance (CSHA) is the statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health & academic success of children & youth by advancing health services in schools.
CA Department of Education (CDE) The California Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, assistance, oversight, and resources to ensure that every Californian has access to an education that meets world-class standards.
Climate Mental Health Network The Climate Mental Health Network (CMHN) is a collaborative initiative that supports communities in understanding and managing the mental health impacts of climate change through resources, programs, and resilience-building strategies. Health Career Connection (HCC) Health Career Connection (HCC) is building the next generation of diverse health leaders and professionals.
HCC empowers undergraduate students and recent graduates to choose and successfully pursue health careers that best suit their talents, passions, and goals. Mental Health California’s Brother Be Well Mental Health California offers free tools for classrooms and youth groups seeking to bolster their mental health and substance use prevention education for all students.
NAMI California’s On Campus NAMI California’s On Campus clubs raise mental health awareness, educate the campus community, and reduce stigma in schools through peer-led activities, education, and advocacy. Brings community leaders and policy makers together to make Oakland’s children, families, and communities the healthiest in the nation.
A national nonprofit, Wellness Together partners with school districts to embed Mental Health Providers and Certified Wellness Coaches within school communities, offering immediate crisis intervention and personalized counseling. Youth Creating Change empowers young people to use creativity and storytelling to promote mental health, suicide prevention, and social justice.
The California Youth Power Fund (YPF) is a statewide participatory grantmaking collaborative investing in youth-led and intergenerational organizing across California. Anchored by Youth Organize! California (YO!
Cali) and Northern California Grantmakers (NCG), pools philanthropic resources to strengthen the long-term infrastructure young people need to build power and transform systems.
California Alliance for Children and Family Services (CACFS) California Alliance for Children and Family Services (CACFS) promotes the health, well-being and safety of children, youth and families in California as a collective voice impacting policy and best practices to strengthen the systems that serve them.
California Children’s Trust California Children’s Trust is reimagining California’s approach to children’s behavioral health. It is an initiative to achieve health equity and healthy development for California’s children, youth, and families. University of California, San Francisco BlueSky is honored to partner with UCSF to evaluate BlueSky and our impact.
DoSomething. org fuels young people to change the world, tackling issues ranging from social justice to mental health. Resources from BlueSky partners The California Department of Education with BlueSky provides free of cost Youth Mental Health First Aid training for public school educators.
Climate Mental Health Network develops and provides resources and programs, informed by research, to empower youth, parents, and educators, and clinicians to normalize conversations about climate emotions and provide coping strategies.
Blue Shield of California powered by CredibleMind offers an expansive list of free mental health resources for young people in California, including on-demand education, self-guided tools, and pathways to care. Youth Creating Change’s Directing Change engages young people throughout California to learn about suicide prevention and mental health and then educate their peers through creative filmmaking .
Mental Health California’s: Brother Be Well offers a multimedia platform for boys and men of color, blending awareness, innovation, education, and healing pathways to reduce disparities, disrupt prolonged suffering, and improve health and mental wellness. “Into the Classroom” mental wellness curriculum for CA middle and high school youth. You can access it here .
Wellness Together partners with K-12 school districts and colleges to provide turn-key mental health services for students, families, and educators. Check out their online Wellness Education Lab Practical and Empowering Mental Health Trainings for youth and adults. We fund programs that expand mental health and wellness access, awareness, and advocacy to support California’s youth.
Our funding is by invitation only and focuses on addressing health disparities and serving youth and communities of color.
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