Direct Programs & Services for Young People
For K–12 (Educators, Students & Families)
Mental Health
First Aid
Teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance-use challenges.
Suicide Prevention Trainings
Focuses on recognizing warning signs, intervening appropriately, and supporting youth at risk.
Skills for Managing Stress Workshops
Offers tools to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression through evidence-based techniques.
Customized Presentations & Workshops
Tailored sessions on mental health, resiliency, trauma-informed care, wellness, etc.
School Counseling Services
Provides educationally-related mental health services (ERMHS) to address students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
For Colleges & Universities (Students, Faculty & Staff)
Mental Health First Aid
Same evidence-based training adapted for higher education.
Suicide Prevention Trainings
Geared toward campus communities.
Skills for Managing Stress Workshops
Designed to support college-aged individuals.
Counseling (Teletherapy)
Currently available to address anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation intensified by COVID-19.
How to Get Involved or Refer Someone
To get involved with Lotus Educational Services or refer someone to their programs, you can start by contacting them directly. Reach out by phone at 530-440-6033 or email MarciaR@LotusEducationalServices.com. Whether you’re looking to enroll a student, staff member, or entire group, Lotus offers a variety of existing programs such as Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), suicide prevention trainings, and stress management workshops.
You may also request customized workshops or presentations tailored to the specific needs of your school, district, college, or youth-serving organization. These sessions can be adapted for different audiences and settings, with both virtual and in-person delivery options available.
Why CYBHI Grant?
At Lotus Educational Services, we understand the unique challenges rural schools face when it comes to supporting student mental health. That’s why we’re partnering with small Northern California schools as an affiliated provider through the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. Our mission is to bring flexible, culturally responsive, and school-embedded mental health support directly to your students, staff, and families—without overwhelming your existing resources. From prevention and early intervention to crisis support, training, and staff professional development, Lotus helps you bridge the gap between education and behavioral health. Let’s work together to empower your students, staff and families with the tools and care every student deserves—right where they are.
Partner With Us
Partner with Lotus Educational Services to Support Student Wellness
Bringing Behavioral Health Services to Rural School Communities
As part of the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), Lotus Educational Services offers school-linked mental health and wellness services tailored to the unique needs of small and rural schools in Northern California.
Why Partner with Lotus?
Trauma-Informed Care
We tailor every service to the cultural, geographic, and emotional needs of the youth and families we serve.
Community Collaboration
Lotus works with community-based organizations, local governments, and tribal partners to ensure youth receive wraparound care, not just one-time sessions.
Flexible Service
Services can be provided in-person or virtually—in youth centers, libraries, clinics, or even in the home.
CYBHI-Funded Access
We handle the administrative burden—ensuring youth and families can access services without worrying about cost or coverage.
Empowering Schools & Communities
We work alongside your teams to build sustainable systems of care—equipping educators, engaging families, and empowering youth.
Youth Behavioral Health Services We Offer
A suite of online educational programs that teach essential SEL skills through story, adventure, and interactive practice. Follows the principle that emotional well-being can be cultivated through practice. We believe feeling good is a skill! We offer online educational programs and tools designed to give professionals what they need to arm kids with essential life skills to not only manage anxiety, but to live with deeper engagement and purpose.
Curriculum dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Helps de-stigmatize depression and provides hope for young people who have it. Our innovative, evidence-informed classroom programs do more than raise awareness; they provide a structured model for youth to thrive and survive.
Youth suicide prevention program that has demonstrated an improvement in students’ knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression. SOS teaches students how to identify signs of depression and suicide in themselves and their peers, and also includes materials that support school professionals, parents, and communities in recognizing at-risk students and taking appropriate action.
An evidence-based program that teaches teens how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in themselves and their friends and peers. The training gives teens the skills to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult.
GoZen (grades K-8):
A suite of online educational programs that teach essential SEL skills through story, adventure, and interactive practice. Follows the principle that emotional well-being can be cultivated through practice. We believe feeling good is a skill! We offer online educational programs and tools designed to give professionals what they need to arm kids with essential life skills to not only manage anxiety, but to live with deeper engagement and purpose.
Erika’s Lighthouse (grades 4-12):
Curriculum dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Helps de-stigmatize depression and provides hope for young people who have it. Our innovative, evidence-informed classroom programs do more than raise awareness; they provide a structured model for youth to thrive and survive.
Signs Of Suicide - SOS (grades 6-12) Also includes staff & parent module:
Youth suicide prevention program that has demonstrated an improvement in students’ knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression. SOS teaches students how to identify signs of depression and suicide in themselves and their peers, and also includes materials that support school professionals, parents, and communities in recognizing at-risk students and taking appropriate action.
Teen Mental Health First Aid (grades 9-12):
An evidence-based program that teaches teens how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in themselves and their friends and peers. The training gives teens the skills to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult.
How To Access CYBHI Funding
Schools, community-based organizations, and local agencies can partner directly with Lotus to bring CYBHI-funded services to youth. Here’s how:
- Schedule a Consultation – We’ll learn about your community’s needs.
- Check Eligibility – We’ll determine which services can be fully or partially funded through CYBHI.
- Develop a Service Plan – Together, we’ll customize a support model that fits your youth program or organization.
- Launch & Monitor – Lotus manages the service delivery, reporting, and compliance—so you can focus on impact.
Faqs And Funding Qualification Info
What is CYBHI?
The California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) is a statewide effort to expand access to behavioral health services for children and youth, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and school-based supports.
Who qualifies for CYBHI-funded youth services?
Youth aged 0–25 in California, especially those in rural, tribal, and underserved communities, are eligible. Services can be offered outside of school settings, including at youth programs, clinics, or online.
Is this only for Medi-Cal recipients?
No. While CYBHI supports Medi-Cal access, many services are funded regardless of insurance status, especially when delivered through qualified partners like Lotus.
Who is eligible to receive services through Lotus and CYBHI?
Small and rural schools in Northern California may qualify, especially those experiencing limited access to behavioral health providers or higher rates of student mental health challenges.
Can our community program apply for funding directly?
Community programs can partner with CYBHI-affiliated providers like Lotus to access services without managing state contracts or administrative requirements.
How do we get started?
Reach out to Lotus Educational Services to schedule a discovery conversation. They’ll assess your needs, confirm eligibility, and guide your school through the onboarding and service planning process.
Get In Touch With Us
To find out more about what all we can offer your school, agency, or organization, contact us today.
