California Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Services Division POTR-MH-26005383

Clinical LGBTQ+ Training Services for Mental Health Risk Factors in Detention Settings

The California Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Services Division, a state agency based in Sacramento, California, issued a purchase order (POTR-MH-26005383) for clinical LGBTQ+ training services. Angela Weeks is the awarded recipient and will deliver two separate two-hour live clinical training sessions addressing risk factors faced by LGBTQIA2S+ youth in detention settings, including bullying, abuse, maltreatment, suicide risk, and substance use. The training aims to provide strategies and resources to foster safety and support for these youth during detention and after reintegration into the community. The first session is expected to begin as early as April 28, 2026, and the second by June 30, 2026. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the Accounts Payable Team at APSVPUInquiries@dmh.lacounty.gov, with each invoice representing only delivered items and referencing the PO number. The total obligated and award amount is $1,000.

Description

CLINICAL LGBTQ+ TRAINING Services to be provided: Dr. Weeks will deliver two, two hour live clinical trainings focused on risk factors associated with LGBTQIA2S+ youth in detention settings. Topics will include the physical and emotional stressors experienced by this population, including bullying and abuse in detention. The training will also explore the cultural and institutional dynamics which impact the risk of maltreatment, suicide, and substance use related dangers. The training will provide strategies and resources to foster safety and support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth while they are detained and after they return to the community. The first training session is projected to begin as early as April 28, 2026. The second training session should be delivered by June 30, 2026. *** Invoices must be submitted electronically to our Accounts Payable Team via e-mail at APSVPUInquiries@dmh.lacounty.gov. Submitted Invoices must represent only the items that have been delivered. Each invoice must be submitted individually along with any related attachments. Note: Please ensure that the PO# including the prefix letters are on each invoice. ***