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Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) provides mental health and substance use services, including prevention and early intervention, wellness and recovery supports, outpatient and inpatient treatment, residential, rehabilitation, detoxification, medication-assisted treatment and other services, along with administrative support and advocacy.

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Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Updates

(Re)Introducing the San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition

Overdose prevention is about more than responding to emergencies. It is about building trust and sharing reliable information. It is also about supporting families, reducing stigma and making sure people […]

What to Know About Illicit Fentanyl and Fake Pills

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. According to provisional data from the CDC, the majority of drug overdoses in 2025 included synthetic opioids, including fentanyl. While medical professionals prescribe pharmaceutical […]

From Hope House Client to Staff Member: A Success Story 

Since 1990, the Service League of San Mateo County’s Hope House has provided 24/7 residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and mental health services for pregnant, postpartum and new mothers. […]

How to Recognize and Respond to a Suspected Opioid Overdose 

An overdose can happen to anyone. It may involve prescription medication, fentanyl, alcohol, or a combination of substances. Because fentanyl can be present in other drugs without a person knowing, […]