Office of Diversity and Equity Jan & Feb 2019
San Mateo County, California sent this bulletin at 01/29/2019 02:19 PM PST
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Happy 2019! Sharing news and announcements from the Office of Diversity and Equity.
Advancing health equity in behavioral health outcomes for marginalized communities in San Mateo County.
Technology Suite Advisory Committee
The Technology Suite project planning in San Mateo county is off to a solid start with an expected app launch date in late spring! If you are interested in participating in either the Isolated Older Adult Advisory Committee or Transition Aged Youth Advisory Committee please see the attached flyers for the upcoming meetings for January- April. The Advisory Committees will play a key role in determining the best outreach and implementation methods for the project.
Isolated Older Adult Flyer | Transition Aged Youth Flyer
Parent Project Spring 2019 Class Schedule
The Parent Project® is a free, 12-week course that is offered in English and Spanish to anyone who cares for a child or adolescent. The classes meet for 3.5 hours each week. Parents learn parenting skills and get information about resources and other support available in their communities. See attached flyer for their Spring 2019 Class Schedule.
Cultural Humility Training of Trainer Session | 3/14 & 3/15
You are invited to participate in a Cultural Humility Training of Trainers session or to share this invitation with others. The training dates are Thursday, March 14th, and Friday, March 15th, 2019.
Deadline to express interest is February 15th, 2019.
Written by Melanie Tervalon (mtervalon@att.net)
Employment Opportunity - Crisis Response and Prevention
BHRS is seeking an Extra-Help Community Health Planner to support start-up and infrastructure activities related to youth mental health crisis response and prevention, including planning, crisis and suicide prevention training coordination and other prevention activities. Please see the position announcement for more details and if interested, submit a cover letter and resume to PGutschick@smcgov.org by February 15, 2019.
African American Community Initiative (AACI): “It Takes a Village: Building Strong Black Families” | 2/16
In honor of Black History Month, AACI’s event will be held on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 from 9:30am to 2:00pm at 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto. Join us for food, music, conversation, and fun kids activities! Learn your rights and alternative healing practices, self-care and stress reduction tools
Written by Desirae Miller (dmiller@smcgov.org)
Innovation Funding Available - Submit your ideas!
MHSA funds Innovative Projects to develop new best practices in behavioral health services and supports, see flyer. We are looking for Innovation Project ideas that address the following prioritized areas of need:
- Engagement and integration of older adults
- Culturally relevant outreach and service delivery
- Integration of peer/family supports
- Integration of co-occurring practices
- Engagement services for transition-age youth
- Broader housing options across the continuum of care
Please complete the Innovation Project Form, deadline to submit your idea for consideration is February 22, 2019.
Graphic Novel Photovoice | 2/27, 2/28, 3/6, & 3/7
Share your story in our, first-ever, graphic novel/comic book about mental health and substance use recovery. This workshop will help you find new ways to express your experiences that can benefit yourself and others. No experience necessary!
Written by Siavash Zohoori (szohoori@smcgov.org)
In community,
The Office of Diversity and Equity
