By Reem Shahrouri MHSOAC Health Program Specialist Great news for the Amador County senior community as Amador County MHSA partners with Amador Senior Center to improve key services for seniors. The partnership seeks to increase social supports and reduce isolation... Read MoreRead more about Amador County Has Much In Store for Seniors
Unique challenges and experiences of immigrant and refugee communities inform mental health care services By Carli Million MHSOAC Communications D. [name redacted to maintain anonymity] arrived in the United States as an immigrant from Ethiopia over 10 years ago.... Read MoreRead more about Addressing Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health with New MHSOAC Stakeholder Grants
By Elisa Rocha Bupara MHSOAC Communications Kalyn Jones grew up in rural Del Norte County and loves the great outdoors. She hikes every weekend with her boyfriend and three dogs. She’s surrounded by three mountains, two lakes and endless woods. At 25 years of age,... Read MoreRead more about Foster Youth Have Passionate and Powerful Advocate
By Wendy Desormeaux MHSOAC Staff Mental Health Specialist Respite from the storm, everyone needs it from time to time. Residents of Nevada County with mental health challenges can find it at the Insight Respite Center. The Insight Respite Center creates a supportive... Read MoreRead more about Peers Inspire Hope in Nevada County Behavioral Health Program
Voices With Impact Filmmakers Bring Mental Health Discussion to the Big Screen Mental Health and Media Combine at Inaugural Film Festival By Carli Million MHSOAC Communications In the aftermath of sexual violence, victims can experience an array of mental, emotional,... Read MoreRead more about Voices with Impact