Monthly Archives: November 2017

In the News: Federal Dollars Sent to Local Rehabs

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Last week several local nonprofits providing substance use services received a boost when county supervisors approved millions of dollars in reimbursements available due to the affordable care act. San Mateo County is one of the first in California to pull federal funds for local providers. The county approved funds from the Drug Medi-Cal Orgranized Delivery System for programs like StarVista, Our Common Ground and Project 90.

Check out this article The San Mateo Daily Journal published on November 3 for more, including thoughtful insight from health services manager, Clara Boyden.

 

 

November 20 – What’s the T: Being Trans in the Peninsula

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Trans Pride Flag Waving

Transgender Pride Flag

On November 20th between 6pm – 8pm at the San Mateo County Pride Center please join the San Mateo County LGBTQ+ community at this community dialogue event recognizing the trans community in the Peninsula. 

In collaboration with Peninsula Conflict and Resolution Center and the Pride Initiative, the Pride Center will be holding a dialogue series to discuss transgender experiences and issues right here in the county. This event will be a starting point for local action around the issues that our transgender and gender nonconforming neighbors are facing.

For any questions about this event, contact Fern Farley at Fern.farley@sanmateopride.org. 

Supporting Healthy Families and Building Stronger Communities

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The Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) had the honor of graduating two Health Ambassadors, Maria Valencia Trinidad Hernandez and Alexi Rosales, during the monthly Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery Commission on November 1st.  They each shared with the group their heartfelt personal stories and dedication to help support healthy families and build stronger communities.

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Left to right: David Young (Director of BHRS), Maria Valencia Trinidad Hernandez (HAP graduate), Alexi Rosales (HAP graduate), Jei Africa (Director of ODE)

The Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) started the Health Ambassador Program (HAP) in 2014.  HAP was first created per the request of parents subsequent to graduating the Parent Project program. After their 12-week course  spent sharing their stories, learning new parenting skills, and supporting one another, the graduates expressed wanting to continue learning about mental illness and staying  connected with each other, their neighbors and community members.

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November 16 – Pride Center Transgender Day of Remembrance

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Join the San Mateo County LGBTQ community at the San Mateo County Pride Center for this Transgender Day of Remembrance event on November 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance on November 20 that remembers those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The day serves to raise awareness of the threat of abuse and violence faced by members of the transgender community and to remember those who were victims of that violence. Although not every person represented during the Day of Remembrance self-identified as transgender— each was a victim of violence based on bias against transgender people.

Dr. Jei Africa will give the keynote address and District 1 Supervisor, Dave Pine, will provide welcoming remarks to the community. The Program includes food and refreshments, speakers from the community, a call to action and a procession to commemorate those that we’ve lost.

November 17 – Mental Health Awareness Poetry Slam

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Get your rhymes ready, because ODE and Supervisor Canepa are partnering to put on a Mental Health Awareness Poetry Slam, November 17 at Philz Coffee in South San Francisco. You won’t want to miss it!

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NAMI Connection – Recovery Support Group

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NAMI is offering a recovery support group for individuals with mental illness, led by trained mentors with lived experience. Feel free to attend on a drop in basis. No registration is required.

When?   Every Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where?  NAMI San Mateo County
1650 Borel Place, Suite 130, San Mateo, CA 94402

Contact: (650)638-0800

Don’t Miss it: Nov.4 – Pacific Islander Health & Resource Fair

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The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center is holding a health and resource fair, with free health screenings, exercise demos, community resources and a Type II Diabetes presentation.

When?    November 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where?   Hillsdale United Methodist Church
303 36th Ave., San Mateo, 94403

Contact Sue Vuna for more information.
svuna@pcrcweb.org
(650)513-0330 x356

Wellness Matters – November 2017

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Be sure to check out the November issue of Wellness Matters! 

This issue features:

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November 2 – Mental Health Housing Advocacy Forum

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What is supported housing and why is it so hard to find? To find out, stop by this new quarterly advocacy forum, created to address the housing needs of those with behavioral health issues.

The 5-person panel will include a parent, housing managers and other mental health housing partners. They will discuss the need for housing, especially supported housing, for individuals diagnosed with mental illness.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation, 1300 El Camino Real, San Mateo

5:30 p.m. Dinner
6 to 7:30 p.m. Program

For more information, contact:
Cindy Robbins-Roth, Edgewood: (415)725-0755, cynthiar@edgewood.org
Leanna Harper, Caminar: (650)393-8976, leannah@caminar.org
Helene Zimmerman, NAMI SMC: (650)638-0800, nami@namisanmateo.org

 

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