County Opens Free-Standing Crisis Stabilization Unit in North County
Sep. 30, 2021 | 4:22 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
People experiencing a behavioral health crisis in North County now have a new resource available to them.
Tag: mental health
Mental Health Month: How to Help Reduce Stigma
May 4, 2021 | 8:57 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Since 1949, people in the United States have observed May Is Mental Health Month, which provides an opportunity to promote community awareness of mental health through conversations that reduce the longstanding stigma around seeking help.
County Officials Highlight Early Success of Mobile Crisis Response Team Program
Mar. 8, 2021 | 1:59 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
County officials on Monday discussed the debut of a new County program designed to help people experiencing mental health or substance use crises by dispatching behavioral health experts to emergency calls instead of law enforcement when appropriate
Credit: Shutterstock To Protect Mental, Physical Wellness, Stay Close from Afar
Dec. 18, 2020 | 9:49 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced us into isolation and kept us away from family and friends. That can make for a difficult holiday season, which is usually spent gathering with others and is often the only time some family members see each other.
Public Health Order Amended to Allow Shutdown of Beaches
Mar. 23, 2020 | 7:46 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County has issued an amended COVID-19 public health order giving it the discretion to close down beaches if social distancing rules aren’t enforced. County Public Health Officer Wilma Wooten made the announcement during a news conference Monday.
Chairman Greg Cox Gives 2020 State of the County Address
Feb. 20, 2020 | 3:05 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County Board of Supervisors Chairman Greg Cox delivered the 2020 State of the County Address aboard the USS Midway Wednesday.
VIDEO: County Connection – November 2019
Nov. 1, 2019 | 12:00 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
In this episode, the County sets a moratorium on vaping devices, provides a helpline for military families and veterans, offers pet-assisted therapy for probationary youths, and more.