Monthly Archives: October 2017

Discrimination, Bias, Racism, & Hate Brown Bag Session

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Brown Bag Session

Fear, anxiety, anger, stress. These are some commonly heard words associated with our current socio-political climate. On November 1st, we have invited Dr. Melanie Tervalon, activist and cultural humility expert, to help facilitate a dialogue on the effects of the current events on our communities and ourselves. Come join us, Cultural Humility Cohort, Health System Racial Equity Agents of Change Team  and the Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) for a brown bag session reflecting on these events, learning what others are doing to help, and discovering ways that you can make a change!

Everyone is welcome to participate. Don’t forget your lunch! 

In Community,

ODE Staff

To learn more about ODE’s work visit http://www.smchealth.org/bhrs/ode or email us at ODE@smcgov.org. 

Don’t Miss it: November 4 – Sana Sana, Colita de Rana

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Sana Sana 2015

Don’t miss your chance to attend the Fifth Annual Sana Sana, Colita de Rana. Presented by the San Mateo County Latino Collaborative,  the event offers community members the chance to learn about healthy habits, healthy communities, nutrition and access to mental health services.

Stop by for information on immigration, recognizing signs of emotional stress, access to community resources and stories of hope. This year’s keynote speaker is Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca, founder and CEO of DREAMers Roadmap.

When?
Saturday, November 4, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where?
Community Counseling Center
2415 University Avenue,
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

For more information, see the event flier in English or Spanish, or visit the Sana Sana webpage.

Release: November 4 – Sana, Sana, Colita de Rana

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Friday, October 22 – Healing Voices Screening

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This Friday the Peer Recovery Collaborative, NAMI and BHRS are hosting a special screening of Healing Voices, a documentary that explores the experience of mental illness through real life stories.

When and Where?
Friday, October 22, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sobrato Center, Bay Combined Room
330 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065

Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention Task Force

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Starting this Friday, October 27th, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) will be convening a Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Task Force to develop strategies to better serve the behavioral health care needs of individuals ages 0-25.

The last PEI Task Force was assembled in 2006 prior to the disbursement of MHSA funding. Since then, learning and best practices have emerged; context and environment have shifted. For three 2-hour meetings, this special time-limited task force is intended to make recommendations for prevention and early intervention priorities and programming for children, youth and transition age youth in San Mateo County as part of the MHSA Three-Year Plan.

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Health System: Alert Center

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The Health System’s new Alert Center has been a useful tool in communicating important information about the impact of the wildfires over the past couple of weeks. Now you can find all health system wide alerts and emergencies in San Mateo County at the Health Alert Center. Alerts will be listed on this page as soon as possible, so be sure to bookmark it for future use.

To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies in San Mateo County, subscribe to SMC Alert at www.smcalert.info.

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Director of Office of Diversity and Equity honored with Immigrant Recognition Award

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On October 20th, Dr. Jei Africa, Director of the BHRS Office of Diversity and Equity, received the Immigrant Recognition Award for California’s 14th Congressional District from Congresswoman Jackie Speier. During a time of community divisiveness and uncertainty for immigrant families, Congresswoman Speier sought to highlight the contributions of first-generation immigrants in San Mateo County, one of the most diverse counties in California. Read more

October 26 – LIVED EXPERIENCE 2.0 PEER & FAMILY ACTION SUMMIT

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Consumer and family member leaders, peers working in the system, and allied behavioral health services providers will come together to help define the role that consumer and family members will play in the county’s design and delivery of services, as well as in defining its vision of recovery and wellness. This event is hosted by the Peer Recovery Collaborative in conjunction with the Office of Diversity and Equity and the Office of Consumer & Family Affairs of San Mateo County.

When and Where?
October 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Foster City Crown Plaza

For more information, see the event flier, or contact info@vorsmc.org.

October 25 – South CSA Resource Fair

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Stop by the Redwood City Public Library this Wednesday to learn about behavioral health and recovery services that are available to you. The resource fair will feature personal stories, raffles, children’s activities and light refreshments. BHRS staff, service providers and partners serving the Redwood City community will be there to answer your questions. Spanish interpreter services are available.

When and Where?
October 25, 6 to 8 P.M.
Redwood City Public Library, Community Room

See the event flier in English or Spanish for more information.

Don’t Miss it: Immigrant Health Forum, Sunday Oct. 22

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If you’re interested in health coverage options for immigrants and how potential changes in immigration laws may impact you, then be sure to stop by this forum at the Ted Adcock Community Center in Half Moon Bay from 1:30 to 4 p.m. this Sunday.

The event will include a community resource fair, presentation of safe home cleaning habits, on-site health coverage screening, children’s activities, raffles and free refreshments for all.

See the event flier in English or Spanish for more information.

 

 

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