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August 28: 4th Annual Recovery month Candlelight Vigil
September is National Recovery Month and San Mateo County and Voices of Recovery will be celebrating with a number of events throughout the month, starting with a candlelight vigil on August 28.
Candles light our way and illuminate the space above us. It is our way to dispel darkness and proclaim life, and to proclaim hope. Families all over the world will dispel the darkness of addiction and proclaim our hope in a candle lighting ceremony during an event called Lights of Change.
Join us as on August 28, at 6 p.m. as we light candles to:
• Honor our loved ones in the bondage of active addiction
• Give our gratitude for those who have found their way out of the darkness of addiction
• Remember and honor the lives lost to addiction
• Raise Awareness and Promote Recovery
The event will feature speakers who are in recovery.
To join us on Zoom, please register in advance for this meeting here. For details please see the flier here. See a complete list of Recovery Month events throughout September at www.vorsmc.org/recovery-happens.
Newly Launched COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Webpage
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is changing everyday life for us all. For many, this means adapting to unexpected changes in our daily routines, and for others, it involves having to let go of an important event, dealing with financial pressures or facing the loss of a loved one.
Adjusting to these new realities and future uncertainty can bring about strong and overwhelming emotions in both adults and children. Today, nearly half of adults in the U.S. are experiencing increased distress.
Taking care of your mental health—as well your physical health—is an important aspect in maintaining your overall health and wellbeing. San Mateo County Health has put together resources and guides for staying well,24/7 crisis lines, coping strategies and managing stress, and more.
Visit the newly launched mental health resource page focused on to helping you take care of your mental health and wellness at www.smchealth.org/covid-19-mental-health
Livestream with Dr. Haddad – August 18 @ 3:30 pm
Great Plates Delivered San Mateo County Extended
Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones from COVID-19
Get Counted. Your Community’s Needs Deserve to be Heard.
SamTrans Increases Service, resumes Fare Collection
In response to COVID-19, SamTrans is updating their schedule and operations effective Sunday, August 16. In addition to more frequent service, the agency will resume fare collection and front-door boarding with the installation of protective barriers that allow customers to pay their fare while avoiding contact with bus operators.
The new schedule restores more frequent service on 14 routes, including ECR, 120, 130 and 292, to accommodate increased ridership and allow for physical distancing onboard. The service plan also makes adjustments to routes primarily serving schools in response to their plans for distance learning.
With the resumption of fare payment and front-door boarding, customers are encouraged to use contactless payment methods like Clipper or the SamTrans Mobile app. Exact fare is required for cash payment as change cards are no longer issued onboard.
Please read the details here.
13th Annual Housing Heroes Award Nominations Due Sep. 14
Lack of stable housing can make recovery from co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues an endless struggle. Each year we celebrate the individuals and organizations that help individuals with co-occurring issues find or keep housing in San Mateo County.
We invite you to nominate a person (colleague, landlord, property manager, case manager…) or a program for the 13th Annual Housing Heroes Awards.
Submit a nomination online by completing the Electronic Nomination Form.
You can also complete the nomination form and send per instructions on the form. Deadline for submissions is Monday, September 14.
The awards ceremony will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 29, 2020, 9 AM at the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. Meeting link here.
Organized by the San Mateo County Change Agent Housing Committee.
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