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Free virtual Mental Health Month event happening this week!
Mon, 5/10- 6:30pm-7:30pm | Museum of Mental Health
Location: Zoom (Registration Form)
Details: Visit museum, located on the site of the 130-year-old hospital used as the filming location for the Academy Award-winning movie “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and now dedicated to education and fostering understanding of the many issues of mental illness, and helping to remove stigma.
Language: English
Contact: John Weaver | jnweaver@menlopark.org
Wed, 5/12- 1pm-2:30pm | Photovoice Panel Presentation by LEEW & Co
Location: Zoom Link or Dial 669-900-6833 (Meeting ID: 934 8070 2047 | Passcode: 207173)
Details: The Photovoice ‘Hope for Change’ project theme will encourage participants to frame their Photovoice stories around Hope, Resilience, Community Inclusion and mental health wellness. Their stories will share recovery and wellness journeys and processes in ways that will be clear, concise and connecting journals of human experience that will touch and engage members of the public.
Language: English
Contact: Jairo Wilches | JWilches@smcgov.org or Lee Harrison | LEHarrison@smcgov.org
Wed, 5/12- 6pm-7pm | Meditation as an Approach to Handle Anxiety Uncertainty
Location: Via Zoom (Registration Form)
Details: We’re living in a time that often feels confusing and stressful. People are more anxious and many experience a struggle to stay positive and true to our inner core. Through regular meditation, we can experience profound peace, bliss, and happiness.
Umesh Bhatia, a long-time meditator, will share the scientific research around meditation and offer a simple meditation technique you can use every day. We look forward to seeing you at this informative and centering experience.
Language: English
Contact: Jessic Ormonde | Ormonde@smcl.org
Directing Change Contest Now Accepting Art Submissions
Hello Directing Change partners!
I hope you are well! Now that our submission period has ended for the Directing Change annual Film Contest, we wanted to share March’s Hope & Justice prompt: “Hope for Change.” We are looking for art pieces exploring mental health, hope, resilience, and change. In preparation for Mental Health Awareness month in May, we are asking for submissions to creatively incorporate a lime green ribbon, as lime green is the color that represents mental health. Please share this opportunity with young people ages 12-24 that might be interested and your networks! The deadline to submit to “Hope for Change” is March 31st!
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BHRS COVID-19 Client Survey
To all BHRS clients,
We want to learn about what the impact of remote services has had on the quality of BHRS services. Your responses to this survey will help us to understand what barriers you still encounter for remote interactions during the COVID-19 health emergency. Your feedback will help BHRS better address issues with and develop strategies for remote client engagement during the pandemic and after the health emergency is over.
Please use survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8ll332t
Your input is greatly appreciated as is all of your hard work during these extraordinary times.
Older Adult Resource Line Expansion
Call the Peninsula Family Service Older Adult Resource Line for information on food security, wellness checks, and much more. 650.780.7542
Housing Assistance Is Available
If you need housing assistance, explore our COVID-19 resource page to connect with organizations serving San Mateo County residents! https://cmo.smcgov.org/covid-19-resources
Si necesita apoyo de vivienda, ¡visite nuestra página de recursos COVID-19 para conectarse con organizaciones que prestan servicio a residentes del Condado de San Mateo! https://cmo.smcgov.org/covid-19-resources
You Might Be Eligible for Affordable Internet Access
February is Children’s Oral Health Month, and San Mateo County Office of Education(SMCOE) would love your help getting the word out! Please share via your various platforms. English and Spanish files attached below.