Trusted Messenger Network
California Human Development (CHD) is a partner of The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC). The OCPSC selected us as a key member of their Trusted Messenger Network, to spread California’s most important public awareness campaigns.
Working with a vast network of trusted messengers, CHD ensures critical information is not only accurate but also culturally relevant and accessible to communities across Northern California. Our efforts focus on building stronger connections between residents and the government and addressing urgent issues that impact their daily life. Through this collaboration, we engage local residents with educational materials, hands-on resources, and outreach programs to promote youth mental health, heat safety, water conservation, and financial inclusion.
Check out some of the work California Human Development is doing for campaigns that tackle major challenges facing our communities, including Youth Mental Health, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), Extreme Heat, Save Our Water CA.
Below are the four major campaigns with links to further resources.
Youth Mental Health
Are your kids struggling with feelings of anger or sadness? Is your teen or young adult dealing with anxiety or depression?
Now there is help—and it’s FREE. The State of California’s CalHope.org now offers no-cost behavioral health services for ALL families with children, teens, and young adults, regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. Try out these services right now, at no cost, through two powerful platforms.
BrightLife Kids is designed for parents, caregivers, and children aged 0-12, while Soluna supports teens and young adults ages 13-25. Both platforms provide one-on-one support with live coaches, a rich library of wellness resources, guided exercises, and access to peer communities moderated by behavioral health experts.
Visit BrightLife Kids
Visit Soluna > to download the Soluna app
Save Our Water
Save Our Water encourages Californians to conserve water as a way of life year-round and educates on water-wise yard transformations as the most efficient way to reduce water waste outdoors while connecting individuals to local rebates. The campaign is co-managed with the Department of Water Resources.
Click here to learn more about Save Our Water
Heat Ready CA
Heat Ready CA empowers communities to prepare for rising temperatures and extreme heat events. From practical tips on staying cool to resources for building resilience, this multiethnic public awareness campaign aims to help Californians adapt to a hotter, drier future. With extreme heat and heat waves becoming more frequent, the campaign focuses on keeping Californians safer from extreme heat by raising awareness and preparing at-risk communities.
Click here to learn more about Heat Ready CA
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that allows you to file taxes and claim tax credits. Individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number and are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) are eligible for an ITIN. Low-income Californians who file tax returns with an ITIN are eligible to claim the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC). The Office is assisting with outreach and education on what an ITIN is, how to apply, and its benefits. Click here to learn more about getting an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
