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Read more about Movies for Mental Health @ San José City College

Movies for Mental Health @ San José City College

May 13, 2024

The Commission supports Art With Impact as part of its anti-stigma mission. At this virtual workshop, San José City College students watched short films about mental health and participated in a discussion facilitated by Art With Impact staff about mental... Read MoreRead more about Movies for Mental Health @ San José City College

Read more about Community Resilience: Uniting for Mental Health Equity in Bay Area

Community Resilience: Uniting for Mental Health Equity in Bay Area

Apr 30, 2024

Community educational event bringing together members of the AAPI Bay Area community to learn about the impacts of SB 43, CARE Courts, and Prop 1. Members of the community shared input on how to address the impacts. Read MoreRead more about Community Resilience: Uniting for Mental Health Equity in Bay Area

Read more about Site Visit to Napa County Office of Education

Site Visit to Napa County Office of Education

Apr 18, 2024

Commission staff will attend the Napa County Mental Health Collaborative: Napa school districts, Health & Human Services, CBOs, MCP, and Kaiser will gather to discuss countywide mental health projects and priorities. Read MoreRead more about Site Visit to Napa County Office of Education

Read more about South Bay Leadership and Wellness Conference

South Bay Leadership and Wellness Conference

Apr 16, 2024

Commission staff attend a conference, which includes leaders from several youth organizations in the South Bay (Los Angeles) area, and will also include up to 150 young people to discuss their mental health journey, the priorities they have for mental health and how... Read MoreRead more about South Bay Leadership and Wellness Conference

Read more about California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) Advocacy Kick-Off Meeting

California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) Advocacy Kick-Off Meeting

Apr 9, 2024

Commission staff will be attending a kick-off meeting with CPEHN, a three-year partnership for advocacy on behalf of diverse racial and ethnic populations. Read MoreRead more about California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) Advocacy Kick-Off Meeting

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