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Mental Health Month

May 2015

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, Diversity and Equity Council Presents

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Mental Wellness

Sharing Stories of Hope and Inspiration for Recovery


DID YOU KNOW Mental health and freedom from addiction and substance use is an essential
component of overall health and well-being for everyone? As many as 1 IN 4 PEOPLE suffer
from some sort of mental or stress-related issue, yet many people dont receive the help
they need because of the stigma associated with mental health and substance abuse
issues.
Join us as we kick-off

th

Monday, May 4 , 2015

Mental Health Awareness Month!


Listen to and share stories of hope and
inspiration!
View and create artwork!

6:00 8:00 P.M.


Room 100, 225 37th Ave, San Mateo

Learn about local resources and get


involved to end the stigma!

Refreshments will be served.


FREE-open to the public.

RSVP: Please RSVP by April 28th, 2015 to [email protected] or 650-573-2541. Interpretive services
are available upon request three days prior to the event.
Childcare available for youth ages 3 years and up and potty-trained.

Mental Health Awareness Month activities!


Board of Supervisors Proclamation
Tuesday, April 28th, 9:00 11:00 am
400 County Center Redwood City, CA 94063
Contact: Kathy Reyes 650-573-2174 [email protected]
Tony Hoffman Awards Presentation
San Mateo County Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Commission meeting on May 6th, 3:00 5:00 pm
Room 100, 225 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA
Contact: Chantae Rochester [email protected]
NAMI Walk
Saturday, May 30th, 8:30 am, Lindley Meadow,
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
For more info, visit http://namiwalks.nami.org/smbhrs
Contact: Matt Boyle [email protected]

Lived Experience Academy Panels


South San Francisco Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Dr., So. San Francisco
Tuesday, May 12th, 5:15 7:00 pm
Half Moon Bay Recreation Center
110 Higgins Canyon Road, Half Moon Bay
Thursday, May 21st, 5:30 7:30 pm
Contact: Kim Westrick [email protected]

Family Awareness Night:


Wellness through Connection & Expression
Thursday, May 7th, 5:30 8:00 PM
One East Palo Alto Community Center
2400 Ralmar Ave, Menlo Park, CA
Contact: Kava Tulua [email protected]
Pacific Islander Initiative presents
Breaking the Silence
A Digital Stories Screening Premiere
Monday, May 11th, 6:00 8:00 pm
Room 100, 225 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA
Contact: Juliet Vimahi [email protected]
African American Community Initiative Dialogue Event
Saturday, May 2nd, Location: TBD
Contact: Amina Burrell 650-573-2610 [email protected]
The Waiting Period
A play written and performed by Brian Copland
about his battle with depression
Skyline College, Monday, May 11th, 11:15 AM 1:30 PM
3300 College Dr, Building 1, San Bruno, CA
Contact: Beverly Muse [email protected]

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