Did you miss the Recovery Month Art Show?
Here’s a glimpse of a few of the amazing pieces that were on display.
2014 Recovery Month Art Show
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Recovery Month Proclamation Gets Around
From the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Resource Fair, to the Picnic…
“Housing Heroes” to be Honored at September 30th Ceremony
County Recognizes Heroes Who Help People Struggling with Mental Illness and Substance Use to Avoid Homelessness
SAN MATEO — Finding affordable housing in San Mateo County is more challenging than ever, especially for people who are low-income, have a mental or physical disability, or are recovering from a substance use disorder. On September 30th, San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services will honor individuals who have helped to find stable housing for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
According to the County’s Center on Homelessness, an estimated 37 percent of the County’s unsheltered homeless population has a mental illness and 72 percent has a substance use disorder. When the Housing Heroes award was created in 2008, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the county was $1,583 per month. Today, that same apartment would rent for $2,238 – an over 40% increase. The work of “Housing Heroes” is more important than ever.
“Safe, affordable homes provide people with the opportunity to recover, maintain good health, and along with job training, employment and support services, achieve other important life goals,” said Stephen Kaplan, Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. “Housing Heroes shines a light on the men and women whose compassion helps support others in continuing on the path to wellness and recovery.”
San Mateo County Change Agent Housing Committee has selected the following recipients as the 2014 Housing Heroes:
- Nikki Adams, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Judy Dell’Ara, San Mateo County Housing Authority
- Martha Irizarry, Latino Commission
- Melissa Platte, San Mateo County Mental Health Association
- Jasmina Ragoobeer, Board and Care Operator
- Bertha Sanchez, San Mateo Property Manager
The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 30 from 3:00 to 4:30pm at the Redwood Shores Library, Community Room, 399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City. The event is free and open to the public. See the flyer for details.
Free Wi-fi now available in Pescadero
Nice to hear about the outdoor public Wi-Fi pilot project funded by Measure A which provides connectivity to underserved members of the Pescadero region – giving folks free access to the internet and social media.
Celebrating Recovery Month
Sept. 23: Integrating the Recovery Model Into Clinical Practice
San Mateo County Psychiatric Grand Rounds
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
Time: 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: 225 West 37th Avenue – Multipurpose Room 100, San Mateo
“Integrating the Recovery Model Into Clinical Practice” presented by Mark Ragins, MD, Psychiatrist, MHA Village, Long Beach, CA.
Flyer: Psych Grand Rounds September 2014
Open to the public. Questions? Call 650-573-2530
2nd Annual Latino Health Forum – Saturday, September 20th
¡Sana, Sana! Colita de Rana! Cuidate Hoy Para Un Mejor Mañana
Take Care of Yourself Today for a Better Tomorrow
Join the movement of the Latino community in San Mateo County for healthy change and discover healthy twists on traditional foods, learn fun ways to be active, stress management techniques and find out about resources and for physical and emotional success. Plus, check out free workshops by experts on healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellness, and substance use. Fun activities for kids include arts and crafts, Home Depot kids building projects, Zumba and more (see photo from last year’s event below). You can also enroll in Medi-Cal health insurance coverage. For details visit: www.smchealth.org/sanasana.
Poll: Many Californians Unaware of Coverage for Mental Health Care
The majority of Californians do not realize that health insurance usually covers mental health care treatments, according to a new Field Poll, the Sacramento Bee reports.
The poll was conducted on behalf of the California HealthCare Foundation. CHCF publishes California Healthline.
The poll included 2,013 respondents and was conducted between June 5 and June 22 (Miller, Sacramento Bee, 9/17).
Findings
The poll found that 81% of respondents believed that treating individuals with mental health issues can help them lead healthy and productive lives.
About 77% of respondents said they would seek mental health counseling or treatment when necessary. However, just 60% of insured adults were aware that their health plan covers mental health treatment. Meanwhile, about 38% of Californians knew that health plans generally are required to offer such coverage with the same co-payments, deductibles and limits as other medical care.
Of respondents who said they or a family member had problems in the last year obtaining care for a mental health or substance misuse problem, 63% said they were unable to get treatment because of costs. In addition, about 47% of insured respondents cited a lack of coverage as the reason they could not obtain mental health care. Read more
Recovery Month Picnic & Resource Fair is Tomorrow
Folks enjoying last year’s picnic and resource fair. Don’t miss this year’s event, Tuesday, September 16th, 11am-2pm at Flood Park in Menlo Park: http://www.smchealth.org/recoverymonth.
Recovery Month Proclamation Issued
Ray Mills from Voice of Recovery and Clara Boyden of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services proudly display the proclamation issued by the Board of Supervisors declaring September as Recovery Month.
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