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Use Healthy Habits to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others, use healthy habits to slow the spread of COVID-19

➡️Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
➡️ Clean and then disinfect frequently used surfaces
➡️ Stay home if you’re sick
➡️ Avoid touching your face pic.twitter.com/K5zabOAGm5
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) September 21, 2020

Continúa practicando hábitos saludables para ayudar a desacelerar la propagación del #COVID19

➡️ Lávate las manos por al menos 20 segundos.

➡️ Limpia y luego desinfecta las superficies usadas con frecuencia.

➡️ Quédate en casa si estás enfermo.

➡️ Evita tocarte la cara
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) September 21, 2020

Contact Tracing and COVID-19

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

Contact tracing is used to fight infectious diseases like tuberculosis & measles. Now it’s being used to fight #COVID19. It's just a call & a few questions. Info is kept confidential & protected by California’s strict privacy laws. Please answer. Together we can slow the spread. pic.twitter.com/n5czDWfN7m
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) October 2, 2020

Take the 2020 Census in Your Preferred Language

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

To take the #2020Census in your preferred language, go to https://t.co/hfkqcZygSB and click “English” on the upper-right corner of the window & pick your language! For help completing your Census, call 1-844-330-2020. To access TDD for the hearing impaired, call 1-844-467-2020. pic.twitter.com/TwfZAmMYnr
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) October 5, 2020

Vaya a https://t.co/hfkqcZygSB y haga clic en “English” y cambiélo a “Español” (en la esquina superior derecha de la ventana) para ver el cuestionario del Censo del 2020 en español. Si necesita ayuda, llame gratis al 1-844-468-2020. #CountUsIn #AAPI2020 pic.twitter.com/SUnGo15TWF
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) October 5, 2020

COVID-19 Testing Available for Everyone Who Lives or Works in San Mateo County

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

Testing for #COVID-9 is available for everyone who lives or works in #SanMateoCounty regardless of symptoms. It's easy: make appointments up to 7 days in advance at @sanmateoevntctr or at a mobile site in East Palo Alto, North Fair Oaks or Daly City: https://t.co/H2gpd16viy pic.twitter.com/e1xLgx2fs8
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) October 7, 2020

#SanMateoCounty圣马特奥县居住或工作的每个人都可以进行＃COVID-9新冠测试，无论是否有症状。操作很容易：可以提前7天预约在@sanmateoevntctr圣马特奥县活动中心或在东波罗阿多（East Palo Alto），North Fair Oaks或帝利市（Daly City）的移动测试点接受测试: https://t.co/H2gpd16viy pic.twitter.com/F6tZlMpIlh
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) October 7, 2020

Las pruebas de COVID-19 están disponibles para todos los que vivan/trabajen en @SanMateoCounty, sin importar los síntomas.
Visite https://t.co/LupTBjiz9l para encontrar citas en el Centro de Eventos de SM o en un sitio móvil en East Palo Alto, North Fair Oaks o Daly City. pic.twitter.com/gocjFsQpXg
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) October 7, 2020

What To Do About The Flu

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

To prevent a “twindemic” of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza, San Mateo County Health is urging everyone over the age of 6 months to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones. Flu vaccination is part of a comprehensive public health strategy not only to reduce the burden of flu but also to preserve health care resources for care of patients with COVID-19.

Older adults, pregnant women, young adults, children, and people with other underlying health conditions are most at risk of getting the flu, but everyone six months and older should get vaccinated.
It takes two weeks after being immunized to be fully protected, so it’s best not to delay getting a shot. The vaccine only keeps you fully protected for about one year, so it’s important to get vaccinated every year.

You can get flu shots at:

Your doctor’s office
Retail pharmacies and stores (call first to check vaccine availability)
Click here for locations: https://vaccinefinder.org/
A free flu clinic in San Mateo County:
2020-21 Free flu vaccine clinic locations
2020-21 Lugares por vacuna contra la gripe

Home-bound patients who need flu shots should call 1-800-675-8437.

Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue. There are other viruses that can cause these symptoms, but a high fever and bad cough usually indicate flu.

Please see https://www.smchealth.org/flu for details.

Great Plates Delivered SMC extended until 10/9

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

📞 Call (800) 675-8437 before October 9th to register yourself or a loved one.
Check eligibility with post below or visit http://smcgov.org/food.

Census Extended to 10/31

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

You now have until October 31st to be counted in the census. Participate and be counted!

💻https://t.co/hfkqcZygSB

☎️ 844-330-2020 #SmcCounts #EveryoneCounts pic.twitter.com/T2Lsgq1HzZ
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) September 30, 2020

Tienes hasta el 31 de octubre para participar en el censo. ¡Participa y hazte contar!

💻https://t.co/hfkqcZygSB

☎️ 844-468-2020 #SmcCounts #HagaseContar pic.twitter.com/7f3dYgZyQP
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) September 30, 2020

What Can I Do To Help My City Open Back Up?

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

What can I do to help my city open back up?

1.Wear a face covering.

2.Wash your hands.

3.Keep at least 6 feet apart.

4.Limit mixing w/ people you don’t live with.

5.Avoid large gatherings.

6.Get tested!

More: https://t.co/ZMTEEv8RIs. #MaskUpSMC #ComeTogetherSMC pic.twitter.com/SpySbHVjFg
— SMCo Office of Community Affairs – Take the Census (@SMC_CommAffairs) September 30, 2020

Virtual Ribbon Cutting for ALAS Cariño Project

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

Medication Assisted Treatment

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Leave a comment

According to a recent report, 40% of adults in the U.S. are dealing with depression, anxiety or substance abuse linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. Every day, over 130 people die from opioid related drug overdoses.

Much like heart disease or diabetes, addiction is a chronic disease and can be treated and managed.

Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat substance use disorders and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines behavioral therapy and FDA approved medications (which reduces withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and prevents relapse), and to provide a holistic approach to treating substance use disorders.

Learn about San Mateo County’s Integrated Medication Assisted Treatment program for alcohol and opioid use at www.smchealth.org/imat or mental health services at www.smchealth.org/bhrsservices

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