Embracing Life After Attempted Suicide
Oct. 6, 2023 | 11:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Lisa Garcia is a survivor. She attempted suicide twice. Today, she is thankful for every day, every milestone and every celebration. This is her story.
Stories by Anita Lightfoot
Report Shows Slight Increase In Suicide Deaths
Sep. 7, 2023 | 5:10 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
After years of declines, confirmed suicide deaths in San Diego County rose to 360 in 2022, slightly more than the 358 recorded in 2021, which was the lowest number of deaths in 10 years.
VIDEO: Building Career Success for Foster Youth
Sep. 5, 2023 | 4:49 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County of San Diego and partners have launched a new program to guide foster youth through higher education opportunities and career development. The $5 million program is called Career Pathways for Foster Youth.
International Overdose Awareness Day
Aug. 31, 2023 | 3:48 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The 1,300 purple flags placed in the Waterfront Park’s lawn illustrate a grim reality. Today, Aug. 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. Each flag represents a life that was lost in 2022 to an overdose death here in San Diego County.
Flu Fighters
Aug. 30, 2023 | 9:53 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Flu season is quickly approaching, and the County is making sure health care providers throughout the region are ready to respond.
Art has a Voice and Speaks at the Southeastern Live Well Center
Aug. 22, 2023 | 10:17 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
When you visit the new Southeastern Live Well Center for the first time, prepare for a beautiful surprise. The bright, welcoming facility is a stark contrast to more traditional buildings that provide social services to the community. Area residents chose local artists to be featured throughout the facility and the result is truly a work of art.
A Bronze Winner for the Southeastern Live Well Center
Aug. 8, 2023 | 9:50 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
From the first days of planning, the local community has played a prominent role in the creation, design and workforce for the new Southeastern Live Well Center. The planning also included extensive outreach to get community feedback and preferences for the artwork to be featured inside and outside of the building.