By Elisa Rocha Bupara MHSOAC Communications Corinita Reyes has been knocking down barriers for most of her young life. “My mother had me at age 17 and my biological father wanted a son, not a daughter, so I never met him,” Corinita said. “At the age of 10, many life... Read MoreRead more about Hearing Voices Support Group Helped Lead to Recovery
As a young person in California and a young person of color, Gabriel Garcia believes he has much to contribute when it comes to new and fresh ideas about youth mental wellness. “What excites me about young people is that they are aware of a broad range of issues... Read MoreRead more about Commission Welcomes Youth To The Table
Additional Position Letters – Immigrant and Refugee RFP Outline Revision Use of Commission Time Handout Handout Packet – February 2019 Meeting Packet – February 2019 Nevada County Innovation Project: Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement –... Read MoreRead more about Commission Meeting – February 28, 2019
February 27, 2019, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Public Health Advocates 6702 Inglewood Ave, Suite J Stockton, CA 95207 This meeting is part of the MHSOAC Schools and Mental Health Project. The MHSOAC is conducting outreach and engagement with diverse communities in... Read MoreRead more about Schools, Mental Health & Well Being in the African American Community: A Community Forum
As a child, Kristina Saffran battled an unrelenting eating disorder. She eventually achieved recovery and the constant battle led her to start an organization devoted to helping others do the same. “When I was 10 years old, my babysitter went on a diet and I decided... Read MoreRead more about Eating Disorders – ‘Not a Vanity Issue but a Mental Illness’