In the Fall of 2020, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Gomez established the Mental Health Initiative. The Mental Health Initiative supports and expands mental health and wellness programs and services within Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in Riverside County.

The Riverside County Board of Education and Riverside County Superintendent of Schools acknowledge that suicide is a leading cause of death among youth, and that school personnel who regularly interact with students are often in a position to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to offer appropriate referrals and/or assistance. RCOE collaborates with community partners and connects LEAs to available resources and trainings to support suicide prevention throughout Riverside County.