Hafa Adai and Welcome to GBHWC's Official Website!


Formerly the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse

 
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) is tasked with providing comprehensive behavioral health services for the people of Guam. As we transform mental health services for the West Pacific region, we encourage you to be an active participant in this process. You can do this by accessing this website and being an educated consumer ofservices available to you and how to obtain this care.

The GBHWC website is designed to allow you, our community, to learn more about the services provided and how to access them. We welcome your feedback as we move towards Joint Commission Accreditation for Behavioral Healthcare.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase!
Rey Vega
Director





GBHWC`s Vision.......

"That more Caring Communities will be visible throughout the island promoting positive mental health and healthy lifestyle through prevention and education strategies and;

That the practice of ensuring delivery of mandated mental health services reflects collaborative engagement and a Standard of Excellence".





Guam Coalition "Save the Date" Proclamation signing on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 11am at the Latte of Freedom!






Skills Training for Bartenders and Servers to Prevent Alcohol Abuse and Reduce Potential Liability and Harm to Patrons;
First RBS Training on March 18, 2013




Click to view RBS Registration







GBHWC Hosts Series of Workforce Development Trainings Starting this Week; 120 to Complete Mental
Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention Toolkit Trainings








Primary Care Providers and All Others Invited to
Take Advantage of TTI-Funded Trainings







GBHWC Receives Opportunity to Strengthen Guam’s
Behavioral Workforce







Focus on Life Suicide Prevention Program Continues Strong in 2013






Area Code Call Volume Report by SAMHSA






Suicide-First Aid Training Scheduled for 2013








A message from Rey M. Vega, Acting Director of GBHWC


A message from Rey M. Vega, Acting Director of GBHWC




Volunteers Needed for the Holiday Crisis Hotline


Volunteers Needed for the Holiday Crisis Hotline




The Training Corner
October 2012


The Training Corner October 2012




Nineteen Community Members Complete Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training








Empowering for a Suicide-Safer Island


Empowering for a Suicide-Safer Island




JOIN US: Suicide Prevention Month - Community Forum


JOIN US: Suicide Prevention Month - Community Forum




GONA Training Generates a New Perspective for Developing Guam's Strategic Prevention Plan


GONA Training Generates a New Perspective for Developing Guam's Strategic Prevention Plan




National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Opens Community Forum


National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Opens Community Forum




September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month


September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month



The Training Corner – August 2012


The Training Corner – August 2012



16th Annual Too Cool to Do Drugs


16th Annual Too Cool to Do Drugs



The Training Corner July 2012


Training Corner July2012



Happy 68th Liberation Day!
Join us at an ALCOHOL-FREE parade celebration!


Happy 68th Liberation Day



One Nation Partners Urge for an Alcohol-Free
Celebration of Guam’s 68th Liberation Day


Alcohol-Free Celebration of Guam’s 68th Liberation Day



The Training Corner – June 2012


THE Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center HAS 11 NEW GRADUATES OF THE PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN




Summer Youth Swimming and Water Safety Program Opens
on June 15th, Slots Available for Wed/Fri schedule


Summer Youth Swimming and Water Safety Program Opens on June 15th  Slots Available for Wed/Fri schedule







Happening this Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Press Release

September is Recovery Month






How Do I's?

Request for training or technical assistance?

Submit your request in writing to the Prevention and Training Branch. Request forms and a list of services will soon be available online at www.peaceguam.org

Request for alcohol, tobacco or other drug prevention presentations?

Submit your request in writing to the Acting Director of the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse. Your request will be forwarded to the Prevention and Training Branch. You should receive a response within two weeks of your request.

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