Marin Health and Human Services

Now more than ever, it’s important to remember that mental health is essential to physical health and overall well-being. On May 4, the Marin County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month and received a presentation from BHRS. During May, communities across the country organize to raise awareness about the importance of caring for behavioral health alongside our physical health. Approximately half of us will experience some type of... mental health challenge over the course of a lifetime, said Dr. Jei Africa, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). Greater trauma informed care and peer support services are needed to break down barriers to care and facilitate recovery. The lifespan of an individual with serious mental illness is likely to be 20-28 years shorter than the general population due to underlying health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Marin BHRS is always open. Any resident experiencing a mental health or substance use issue can call the 24-hour, confidential Access Line at 1-888-818-1115 or text MARIN to 741741. Marin BHRS provides outpatient, residential, crisis services, and hospital care addressing specialty mental health and substance use service needs of Marin Medi-Cal beneficiaries and uninsured residents.

Think you know someone who is struggling? Let them know they’re not alone. During May, communities across the country organize to raise awareness about the importance of caring for behavioral health alongside our physical health. Marin BHRS is always open. Any resident experiencing a mental health or substance use issue can call the 24-hour, confidential Access Line at 1-888-818-1115 or text MARIN to 741741.

In support of May Mental Health Awareness Month, our Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division (BHRS) is hosting a series of events focused on equity, mental health and building connections. On May 26, BHRS will host a panel to address trauma through decolonizing mental health. The past year revealed and magnified inequalities that exist in marginalized communities. Panelists will discuss the ways in which trauma impacts people of color through the lens of decolonizing mental health to liberate and empower the communities we serve and ourselves in the process. Learn more at www.marinhhs.org/bhrs and see a full list of May Mental Health events in English and Espanol at marinhhs.org//servic/2021_04/may_mham_-_2021-_eng-_spn.pdf

Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis and Deputy Officer Dr. Lisa Santora for Marin Health and Human Services on April 27 received honorary doctorates of humane... letters from Dominican President Mary Marcy in recognition of their tireless leadership throughout the #COVID19 pandemic and their exceptional commitment to the health and safety of our University, our county, and our region for Marin County Government. Dominican thanks you! Congratulations! #ThisIsDUC https://bit.ly/3sRAZIF See more