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DBH Annual Black History Month Celebration Event

2/3/2023

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DBH is proud to announce our Annual Black History Month Celebration Event:  

Know the Signs Series A Panel Discussion On The Bipolar Disorder Within African Communities  
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Fri., Feb 17 at 4-7pm.
San Bernardino Unified School District PDC Professional Development Center (PDC) Building  
4030 Georgia Blvd, San Bernardino, CA  92407


The purpose of this celebration is to further our understanding of the African American culture through education and collaboration, and to promote mental health awareness. This is an opportunity to also remember and recognize the many achievements and contributions of African Americans to our nation.

The African American Awareness (AAA) Subcommittee of the Cultural Competence Advisory Subcommittee has joined with non-profit partners The Love Program, Young Visionaries, Pacific Clinics, Behavioral Health Ministries Pilot Project and the San Bernardino Unified School District to address the impact Bipolar Disorder has on the African American/Black community in San Bernardino County.  

Event highlights include an overview of the relationship with Bipolar Disorder and the African American/ Black community by Myesha Dunn MFT, a welcome from California State Representative for district 45 Assembly Member James Ramos, and a multi-disciplinary panel to discuss signs, symptoms and resources for Bipolar Disorder in San Bernardino County. Food, childcare and opportunity drawings will also be available for all participants.

The objectives of this event include the following:
• Understand the signs and symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.
• Increase self-awareness on the available local resources for Bipolar Disorder.
• Identify cultural challenges and stigma within the African American Black community on Bipolar Disorder.
• Discuss the importance of identifying traumatic events for children and youth that may have challenges participating in the school system.

DBH would also like to recognize San Bernardino County Resolution that observes the 2nd week of February as African American Mental Health Awareness Week.

Cultural Competency: This course 2.5 of the DBH Cultural Competency training requirement.

Seats are limited.
To register, contact cultural_competency@dbh.sbcounty.gov.

In-person sessions will follow all San Bernardino County current health and safety requirements.  

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Office of Equity and Inclusion at jbuffong@dbh.sbcounty.gov.  

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BLS/CPR training for all DBH workforce

2/2/2023

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The Office of Disaster & Safety in partnership with Workforce Education and Training (WET) is happy to announce the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR training for all DBH workforce. This training will be available on separate dates in morning and afternoon sessions:

  • Feb. 8 (8a.m – noon)
  • Feb. 8 (1-5 p.m.)
  • Feb. 15 (8a.m – noon)
  • Feb.15 (1-5 p.m.)
 
Class sizes are limited, so please register early. Priority will be given to DBH clinical staff whom must certify for licensure purposes. All trainings will be held in person at one of the following locations, as noted in Relias:
 
DBH Administration (Room 116)
303 E. Vanderbilt Way
San Bernardino
 
and
 
Phoenix Community Counseling Ctr.
820 E. Gilbert St.
San Bernardino
 
BLS/CPR is a hands-on training and will require attendees to participate for the entire class session. Individual cleaning supplies and class-related PPE will be provided. Face masks will be required and social distancing will be encouraged. Individual CPR manikins and masks will be issued to each attendee for their own use and sterilization. Face masks must be removed periodically when performing certain CPR skills. Attendees will have to demonstrate competency in all instructed skills to receive credit.
 
Significant demand for this training is expected. If you enroll and find yourself unable to attend, please unenroll in Relias as soon as possible.   
 
DBH staff may register in Relias.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Disaster & Safety at (909) 383-3961 or email safety@dbh.sbcounty.gov.


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February Town Hall for DBH Staff

1/31/2023

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DBH staff are invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting to hear about department updates and have the opportunity to submit questions to DBH Director Dr. Georgina Yoshioka and other participants. 

If you would like to submit a question anonymously for consideration, please complete the form below by Friday, Feb.10.

Meeting Details: 
Monday, Feb. 13 at noon
https://sbcountybh.webex.com/sbcountybh/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2c910b488f339c0d4c41f9357da9303e
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DBH Participated In Human Trafficking Awareness Walk

1/31/2023

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​In partnership with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation, DBH participated in a Human Trafficking Awareness Walk in Rancho Cucamonga on Jan. 21. 

The event featured a community resource fair, opening remarks from representatives of San Bernardino County including Sheriff Shannon Dicus and District Attorney Jason Anderson. California Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes also spoke at the event. 

During the walk, participants held signs and chanted as they walked to four corners of an intersection where many drivers honked in agreement with the cause. 

DBH's Public Relations and Outreach team provided general behavioral health resources while in attendance of the event in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
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TRauma Coping sTATEGIES

1/23/2023

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​The recent tragic shooting in Monterey Park has impacted many lives and the department wants to remind our San Bernardino County family that tragedies, such as this, may trigger or increase feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear, anger and painful memories for people who have been impacted by trauma.

Coping strategies to help get through such tragedies include:
  • Recognize and acknowledge the feelings one is experiencing is normal;
  • Find healthy ways to cope with distress that allow the mind to focus on things other than distressing memories such as engaging in activities that you enjoy or that bring you peace;
  • Engage in contemplative activities like reading, walking, or interacting with one’s faith-based community;
  • Significantly reduce exposure to media including television, radio and social media;
  • Be in the company of those you love and who support you;
  • Use your support system and don’t be afraid to reach out.
For more information, visit DBH's resource library webpage at https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/resources/.
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Newly Branded PowerPoint Templates Now Available

1/23/2023

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New PowerPoint templates are now available for use. Visit the DBH Intranet under "Public Relations and Outreach" to view, download and use a brand new template for your next presentation. 

Reminder: all PowerPoint presentations that will be presented to the public must be sent to the DBH PIO Inbox for review and approval. Please email completed PowerPoints and presentation dates to DBH_PIO@dbh.sbcounty.gov.
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Organizational Chart Updated

1/23/2023

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The Administrative Organizational Chart has been approved and updated on the DBH website under the "Vision, Mission and Values" section. 
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2023 NACo Achievement Awards

1/23/2023

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It is that time of year again! Time to think of all the amazing and innovative initiatives and programs developed by your division and submit recommendations for the 2023 NACo Achievement Awards to your leadership team. All ideas need to be submitted by no later than Jan. 31 as the cut off for submissions is April 7.
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Let's top our 7 NACo awards from 2022!
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Online COVID-19 Information Updates

1/23/2023

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Dear Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Staff, 
 
As a reminder, in order to ensure all DBH employees have access to current COVID-19 related processes, policies, procedures, forms, and resources, the following internal SharePoint website is available to consolidate all DBH COVID-19 information. 
 
If you are presented a login page when accessing the SharePoint link, please use your full San Bernardino County e-mail address and your computer sign-on password to access SharePoint. You should only need to do this once. 
 
This site has recently updated information regarding: 
  • COVID-19 Positive Reporting  
  • COVID-19 Return to work process 
 
Please continue to refer to the link above for all updates and resources regarding COVID-19. 
If you experience any issues with accessing the website, please contact DBH IT by submitting an
IT Help Desk ticket. 
Thank you, 
 
DBH Executive Team 
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Community Program Planning Meetings

1/23/2023

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Every year Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Administration holds Community Program Planning Meetings for stakeholders to discuss the MHSA Annual Update, or the MHSA Three Year Integrated Plan (every three years). The January and February 2023 meeting have been scheduled and are posted to the homepage announcements on the DBH website.
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