County Of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department

The Healthcare Access Program has free or reduced-cost benefits like access to primary care physicians, Urgent Care visits, hospital stays, prescription medicine and more! Call 1-408-885-CARE today to learn more and if you qualify.

Focusing on your heart health has never been more important. People with poor heart health are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Learn more at https://www.heart.org//what-do-heart-patients-need-to-know

The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board is calling for nominations for the 2021 Behavioral Health Community Heroes Awards. Nominations are open until February 28. This is a wonderful way to honor those in your community that contributed to the lives of those with mental health challenges. The virtual award ceremony will take place virtually on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Learn more and submit a Heroes nomination at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021heroesawards

Struggling with substance use/drug addiction? The Substance Use Services Call Center at 1-800-488-9919 offers support, education, and resources. Your information is always confidential.

African Americans ages 35-64 years are 50% more likely to have high blood pressure than Caucasians. Learn more about how you can prevent high blood pressure at https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/prevent.htm

October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month. The sooner you talk to your kids, the greater chance you have of influencing their decisions about alcohol and other drugs. https://fal.cn/3aYrE

Just take that first step and everything else will follow! #mondaymotivation

Do you know how to get emergency alerts and warnings? Sign up @AlertSCC. Get alerts on your landline, cell phone, and email. Alerts cover fires, earthquakes, severe weather, and crime incidents that affect your neighborhood. There are also instructions on what to do during the disaster. Sign up today http://bit.ly/CPMAlertSCC.

Wear a mask. Wearing a mask helps protect you and others in your community.

October is Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness Month. Use this checklist to know what your risk is and take action. https://bit.ly/2m1jmcK #BCAM

Suicide Prevention for First Responders A Facebook Live Panel October 28, 2020, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register on Eventbrite https://bit.ly/3mabJKU and join LIVE at www.facebook.com/EachMindMatters.

It is open enrollment time for Covered California. Before getting started, it is important to understand the big changes that have happened in health insurance recently. Read the news at https://www.coveredca.com//getting-covered/coverage-basics/

More than 2 million senior citizens experience depression. Benjamin's is just one story. If you or someone you know is suffering, let’s talk. www.scchope.org

We still have a lot of fear and anxiety in our minds about COVID19 can be overwhelming. Take care of your mental wellness by unplugging on a regular basis. Get tips here: https://bit.ly/31cVhl7

Marijuana/weed/pot can affect the health of your baby. It is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who plan to become pregnant soon. If you or someone you know needs help, call our Substance Use Prevention Services at 1-408-794-0660.

Mental Health is an important part of overall health & well-being. Learn more about what you can do to help: https://bit.ly/32upzj0

This is not the year to skip your flu vaccine. The flu shot is a safe, effective way to reduce your chance of ending up in the hospital with severe flu. Free flu shots are available in many locations, including the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds every Saturday. Enter at Gate D, 2542 Monterey Road, San Jose and see www.sccphd.org/flu for more information.

Reminder: We all respond to stress in different ways, but here are some tips from NIMH on how to cope during these challenging times. More help at: https://nimh.nih.gov/covid19.