YOR IV Project Name: Imperial County Behavioral Health Services – YOR 4
Project Description: Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS) will utilize YOR California Round 4 grant funds to expand efforts addressing opioid and stimulant use disorders (OUD/StUD) among youth and young adults ages 16–25. The initiative will prioritize individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds, including Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, Asian, and Native American populations, as well as LGBTQIA2+ youth, those experiencing homelessness, justice-involved individuals, youth with co-occurring mental health conditions, and those aging out of foster care. ICBHS will provide prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services that are youth-centered, culturally responsive, and stigma-free. The program will also address social determinants of health (SDOH) such as poverty, housing instability, and language barriers while strengthening partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community-based organizations. Through education and outreach, ICBHS aims to reduce stigma, promote early intervention, and foster a compassionate, inclusive community that supports empowerment and sustained recovery across Imperial County.
Partner Agencies: Calexico Unified School District, Central Union High School District, Brawley Union High School District, Imperial Co. Office of Education
YOR III: Project Name: Imperial County Behavioral Health Services-YOR California
Project Description: ICBHS will utilize YOR California Round 3 grant funds to expand and strengthen outreach efforts to prevent overdoses, reduce emergency department visits, and diminish stigma associated with opioid and stimulant disorder among youth and young adults. Furthermore, ICBHS will focus on addressing the needs of individuals with risk factors that include school truancy, suspensions, involvement in the criminal justice system, experiencing co-occurring disorders, trauma or stigma, involved in the foster care system or aging out, undocumented, LGBTQIA2+ population, and experiencing family problems. Additionally, cultural issues, poverty, language barriers, and lack of education are also risk factors affecting Imperial County. Services provided through the YOR California grant will promote the enhancement of collaborative relationships with community agencies and school districts that will enable prevention of overdoses and provide retention and successful treatment outcomes for individuals with SUD. These services will support youth and young adults with reintegrating back to the community for a sustained recovery.
YOR II Project Name: Imperial County Behavioral Health Services-YOR California
Project Description: The Youth Opioid Response (YOR) grant is assisting youth and young adults ages 12 to 24 with opioid use and/or stimulant use disorders (OUD/StUDs) by enhancing the availability of treatment services. ICBHS is ensuring substance use disorder (SUD) services are responsive to youth and young adults, considering their family values, beliefs, norms, socio-economic, and cultural context. ICBHS’ mission is to provide high quality SUD treatment and outreach services to address youth and young adults with SUD and co-occurring disorders by respecting their individuality and cultural diversity. ICBHS provides a non-judgmental environment, which promotes independence and community integration for individuals with the support of family, peers, and the community.
YOR I Project Name: ICBHS Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program – YOR California
Project Description: The YOR California grant project focused on improving and expanding access to OUD and other SUD services that include prevention, treatment, interventions, MAT, and recovery to youth ages 12-24 and their families. ICBHS enhanced outreach and engagement activities by conducting presentations and education in all areas of Imperial County. The YOR California grant supported strengthening partnerships between ICBHS and other community agencies such as law enforcement, mental health, physical health, social services, education, and the LGBT Resource Center. Activities focused on decreasing the stigma associated with addiction and will increase the support from the community and family members. Outreach and engagement activities were tailored to address the needs of youth and their families. Presentations were delivered for key community members, leaders, and agency directors and management. These presentations focused on enhancing knowledge on OUD and other SUDs, the elimination of stigma and discrimination, and the need for increased support for the treatment of those in need within our community.
Primary Contacts:
Name:Â Diana Aguirre
Position:Â Project Director
Email:Â dianaaguirre@co.imperial.ca.us
Phone:Â 442-265-7908
Name: Victoria Mansfield        Â
Position:Â Deputy Director
Email:Â victoriamansfield@co.imperial.ca.us
Phone:Â 442-265-7909
Website:Â www.bhs.imperialcounty.org