Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center - PEACE Project

Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center - PEACE Project


Phone: 1-(671)-647-8833 (24-Hour Crisis Helpline), 1-800-273-TALK [(8255)National Suicide Prevention Lifeline], 1-671-477-9079 Through 9083, 1-671-477-2301 Through 2305; 477-8861 Through 8863
Fax: 1-(671)-477-9076
Email: staff@peaceguam.org
Website: https://gbhwc.guam.gov/peace
Types of Services Offered: Information & Referral, Medical & Health Services, Education & Training, Substance Abuse Services, Support Services
Category: Government Local

Description:

The Prevention and Training Branch is a branch under the Administrative Services Division of the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. It provides technical assistance, training and resources to community-based organizations, program managers, policy makers and coalition leaders in the public and private sectors. 

**Updated as of 07/17/2025**

 
Services focus on mental health promotion and substance use prevention, which may include but are not limited to:
  1.  Education and training on prioritized topics as documented by the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup and endorsed by the Governor’s Prevention Education and Community Empowerment (PEACE) Advisory Council. These may include alcohol, tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery systems, marijuana and illicit drugs.
  2. Access to evidence-based trainings and best practice workshops on suicide prevention, assessment, early intervention and postvention; also stress management and practicing positive coping skills
  3. Trainings on prevention leadership skills development, towards certification as Prevention Specialist by the Pacific Behavioral Health Collaborating Council (PBHCC) and the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).
  4. Training and technical assistance for community-based prevention specialists, building towards the development and maintenance of community-led prevention initiatives.
  5. Community outreach and prevention education offered in the general public, including those offered through collaborative private and public partnerships.


**Updated as of 07/17/2025**
Services focus on mental health promotion and substance use prevention, which may include but are not limited to:
  1.  Education and training on prioritized topics as documented by the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup and endorsed by the Governor’s Prevention Education and Community Empowerment (PEACE) Advisory Council. These may include alcohol, tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery systems, marijuana and illicit drugs.
  2. Access to evidence-based trainings and best practice workshops on suicide prevention, assessment, early intervention and postvention; also stress management and practicing positive coping skills
  3. Trainings on prevention leadership skills development, towards certification as Prevention Specialist by the Pacific Behavioral Health Collaborating Council (PBHCC) and the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).
  4. Training and technical assistance for community-based prevention specialists, building towards the development and maintenance of community-led prevention initiatives.
  5. Community outreach and prevention education offered in the general public, including those offered through collaborative private and public partnerships.

J & G Commercial Center Chalan Sto. Papa Ste. 205 Bldg. F, Hagatna, GUAM, GUAM

790 Gov. Carlos Camacho Rd., Tamuning, GUAM, GUAM

1-(671)-647-8833 (24-Hour Crisis Helpline), 1-800-273-TALK [(8255)National Suicide Prevention Lifeline], 1-671-477-9079 Through 9083, 1-671-477-2301 Through 2305; 477-8861 Through 8863

1-(671)-477-9076

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

08:00 AM

05:00 PM

SEOW:                                                                                        671-477-9081
Substance Use Prevention Programs:                                   671-477-9083, 671-647-5736, 671-647-4719
Suicide Prevention Program:                                                  671-646-5642
Tobacco Inspection and Merchant Education Program:    671-647-5737
 
for all inquiries, email staff@peaceguam.org





**Updated as of 07/172025**

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