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State Law Expanding Involuntary Behavioral Health Treatment Takes Effect Jan. 1

| 10:40 AM

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The County of San Diego’s Behavioral Health Services has spent the last year organizing extensive planning and training to prepare for the biggest update to California’s civil detention and conservatorship laws in more than 50 years.  

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Art Therapy and the Beautiful Results

| 5:06 PM

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The process of creating art is therapeutic and can improve mental health, decrease anxiety, build self esteem and improve social skills. County Behavioral Health art programs are extremely popular and the beautiful results were on display at a public art show where clients celebrated their work with their peers and an audience.

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County Invites you to Check Your Mood 

| 12:37 PM

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When was the last time you asked yourself “How are you feeling?” It’s something we ask others all the time but less often do we ask the same of ourselves. The County’s Check Your Mood Day is an opportunity to do just that. 

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County Expanding Mental Health Care Through Recuperative Care Beds

| 4:10 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has accepted a $12.4 million grant from the state and approved using $8 million in other funds to expand access to mental health services.

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County Invites Community to Unite for National Recovery Month 

| 10:12 AM

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September is National Recovery Month and County Behavioral Health Services (BHS)is inviting community members and organizations to come together in support of the recovery community.