New Program to Help People Off Streets
Jun. 21, 2016 | 11:18 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Project One For All will help place people who are homeless and have serious mental illness in treatment services paired with supportive housing.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
Credit: PhotoSpin San Diegans Should Test for HIV, Free Testing Available
Jun. 17, 2016 | 9:17 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County Health and Human Services Agency and its many partners are offering free, confidential HIV testing throughout the region.
Credit: PhotoSpin How to Talk to Children about Violent Events
Jun. 13, 2016 | 2:23 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego’s Deputy Director for Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Piedad Garcia, offers some advice on how to talk to children–and how to cope in general—with violent events.
TB Cases Reported at Two High Schools
May 26, 2016 | 8:20 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
A person at High Tech High Media Arts was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and another person at Southwest High School recently started treatment for TB.
8 Warning Signs of Depression
May 24, 2016 | 10:28 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
May is Mental Health Month and is observed as a way to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding individuals who suffer from mental illness. How can you tell if you’re depressed?
5 Tips for Biking Safely
May 19, 2016 | 10:41 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Some people bike for fun. Others ride for exercise or to get to work.
Learn to Save a Life
May 17, 2016 | 8:57 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Health and Human Services Agency and about a dozen organizations will be teaching people how to do hands-only CPR on Wednesday, May 18.