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
Full Service Partnership (FSP) participation strongly associated with reductions in arrest rates both during and after partnerships. By Carli Million MHSOAC Communications The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) is excited about... Read MoreRead more about Mental Health Program Participation and Reducing Criminal Justice Involvement
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
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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