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 School Albuterol Access Initiative
The School Albuterol Access Initiative is a new statewide system to supply public and charter schools with emergency albuterol inhalers and spacers at no cost for three years. Visit the website to learn more about the program, including ordering products, free training opportunities, and additional albuterol resources.
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South Bay CASPER Survey
The CDC CASPER Survey is coming to the South Bay. Surveyors in reflective vests and government badges will knock on the doors of randomly selected homes to ask about how Tijuana River sewage has affected their household. Interviews will take about 20 minutes, are anonymous, and participation is voluntary. Surveys will be completed from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. on September 17 - 19.
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Annual Immunization Reporting Training
Join the Annual Immunization Reporting Training on Tuesday, September 22, from 9:00 – 10:00 am to review guidance for submitting the annual state-mandated fall immunization report, including information about report categories and unique situations.
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Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and September 8 was 988 Day, an opportunity to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and its 24/7 support for people experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
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Partnering with BrightLife Kids for Early Prevention & Care
Join this webinar on Friday, September 18, at 10:00 am to learn how BrightLife Kids supports families and partners with First 5 commissions to support our communities. Panelists will share updates about the BrightLife Kids program's reach, discuss their most recent campaign, and explore supports for children ages 0-5.
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Engaging to Create More Active Schools
Join Action for Healthy Kids on Wednesday, September 30, at 10:00 am for a webinar, Engaging Families and Communities to Create More Active Schools. Register to hear from districts around the country that took action to expand physical activity opportunities for kids and built lasting momentum in their communities.
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K-12 Suicide Intervention Guide
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has a new K-12 Suicide Intervention Guide to help K-12 schools identify and respond to students at risk for suicide or experiencing suicidal behaviors. The guide is designed for multidisciplinary school teams and offers actionable information to support coordinated intervention and crisis response.
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 Digital Wellness Series for Families
The San Diego County Office of Education is hosting a free digital wellness webinar series for families throughout the school year, with each session designed to help navigate technology, digital wellness, and screen time together. All sessions will be held on Zoom from 4:00 - 5:00 pm, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
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Trans Family Support Services: September Park Drop-in
Youth and families in San Diego County are invited to join Trans Family Support Services for their Park Drop-in on Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 am. Attendees can get creative and crafty at the park, or bring their own crafts and creations! This meet-up is for middle- and high-school-aged teens, and family and friends are welcome. RSVP for the location and additional details.
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Quit the Hit Research Study
Do you know a young person (ages 13-21) in California who wants to quit vaping? Help connect them with the Quit the Hit research study, where they may be eligible for a free multi-week quit-vaping support program and can earn up to $115 for completing study surveys.
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Project LEAP
Through the Intertribal Agriculture Council’s Project LEAP, Native youth and young professionals ages 14–26 can apply for funding up to $500 for projects related to agriculture, natural resources, and food systems. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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August 2026 Telebriefing Materials:
Next Telebriefing: Tuesday, October 6, 10:00 am
K-12 telebriefings and meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month.
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