About us
About the Live Beyond campaign
The Live Beyond ACEs and toxic stress campaign is a key component of the groundbreaking multibillion-dollar, five-year effort to transform how California supports children, youth, and families.
This is a campaign of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) — part of Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, a historic investment by the State of California. Centering the needs of young people and uniting the efforts of the agencies and organizations that serve them, CYBHI is dedicated to ensuring young people and families can find support for their emotional, mental, and behavioral health needs.
The Office of the California Surgeon General (CA-OSG) has developed a campaign focused on raising awareness and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and their potential negative impacts.
Our campaign’s goals are to:
- Increase knowledge about ACEs and toxic stress, and the science behind their potential impacts on people’s everyday lives — including physical and mental health and interpersonal relationships, among others.
- Influence attitudes about help-seeking by sharing stories of healing.
- Build skills with accessible tools and resources that provide scientifically proven, culturally relatable, and actionable steps to heal and manage stress.
- Inspire action to overcome the impacts of ACEs and toxic stress, and prevent them from cycling into future generations.
Read more about our campaign youth advisors and subject matter experts.
Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
How else can CYBHI support you?
Need help now?
If you or someone you care about is experiencing thoughts of suicide, 988 can support you in your immediate crisis, and connect you with follow-up resources. Open 24/7 and 100% free of charge. Confidential. Judgment free. Share only what you want. English and Spanish.
Wondering what happens when you call 988? Watch the explainer video or hear other people’s stories at the Never a Bother campaign: https://neverabother.org/get-help-now/#988
Just need to talk to someone who understands?
Real LIFE help from real LIVE people. Always free. Parents and youth can call, text and chat 855-4APARENT (1-855-427-2736) for emotional support and referrals in English, Spanish, and other languages, every day from 8am to 8pm.
The CalHOPE warm line connects callers to people who have persevered through struggles with stress, anxiety, and depression. The peer counselors provide support and guidance to additional resources. Call or text the CalHOPE Warm Line: (833) 317-HOPE (4673)
Interested in wellness coaching?
For schools, health care programs, or community organizations, hiring a Certified Wellness Coach gives students access to high-quality support, which helps them lead happier, healthier lives.
For more information about making Certified Wellness Coaches a part of your team, visit https://cawellnesscoach.org/for-wellness-coach-employers/ or download the Certified Wellness Coach Employer Resource guide
Interested in a career in wellness coaching? Visit https://cawellnesscoach.org/
Learn how to recognize signs of trauma and stress
Safe spaces is a free, online training designed to help individuals working with children and youth recognize and respond to signs of trauma and stress.
Get personalized support with our apps
BrightLife Kids App
Free and confidential coaching and resources for California families. Kids ages 0-12 and their parents or caregivers can access services in English and Spanish. Coaches are also experienced in LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
Soluna App
Free and confidential mental health coaching and resources for 13- to 25-years-old. Chat 1:1 with a professional coach, use interactive tools to destress, or explore quizzes, videos, forums, and more.
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Get Involved
Visit our Campaign Resources page to download our campaign toolkit with resources to share with family, friends, and community.