External Resource
Resource scenario archive
Possession of Firearms by People with Mental Illness
The National Conference of State Legislatures lists both state and federal laws where possession of a firearm by the mentally ill is regulated.
The Effects of Prohibitions Associated with Mental Illness
The RAND Corporation provides an analysis of laws restricting access to firearms by individuals with specific histories of mental illness.
ERPOs and DVROs: A Side-by-Side Comparison
A side-by-side comparison of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs) from the National ERPO Resource Center.
National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center
The National ERPO Resource Center (ERC) is designed to support states and localities with the implementation of their ERPO programs to reduce gun violence and save lives.
Reduce the Risk: About Protection Orders
Reduce the Risk shares California-specific resources about protection orders to reduce gun violence.
Hospital-based firearm violence and suicide prevention
The CDC shares key research about hospital-based violence intervention, firearm violence prevention, and suicide prevention programs.
Comprehensive Framework of Firearm Violence Survivor Care
This study presents a model for trauma centers to provide comprehensive care to survivors of firearm injury.
One Love
One Love Foundation empowers young people with tools and resources to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and bring life-saving prevention education to their communities.
Womens Law: Restraining Orders
Womens Law shares general and state-specific information about restraining orders and violations of restraining orders.
“Alcohol Misuse and Gun Violence: An Evidence-based Approach for State Policy”
A May 2023 Report from The Consortium for Risk-Based Firearm Policy on the intersection between alcohol and firearms.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Never a Bother: Youth Suicide Prevention
Never a Bother, from the CDPH Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP), is multilingual youth suicide prevention media and outreach campaign, co-created with youth from across the state. Learn how you can support yourself, a friend, or a youth in your care before, during and after a crisis.