Events, Trainings, Announcements & More
Announcements
New Quality Assurance Manager, Ingall
Bull
After nearly a year of recruitment, Ingall Bull became the new
BHRS Quality Assurance Manager on December 18. Ingall brings to
the position extensive clinical experience and a rich
history with BHRS. He’s worked in various capacities with
the Geropsych Unit in Crystal Springs, as the supervisor of
the BHRS Therapeutic Day School program and
the electronic health record (AVATAR) implementation
team. Ingall is looking forward to moving BHRS to the next
chapter of service delivery in his position.
Upcoming Events & Trainings
January 27 -
Empowerment Begins with You: Wellness, Resilience and
Recovery
Kick off Black History Month with the African American Community
Initiative at this free event, featuring informative
presentations on substance use and suicide risk, interactive
activities for kids and a free soulful lunch.
January 28
– Health Insurance Coverage for All
Learn about health insurance coverage programs available
for immigrants in California (presentation in English and
Spanish) at this free info session. There will be a community
resource fair, on-site health screening, children’s activities
free refreshments and more.
February 7 – Consumer Hall of Fame Awards (nominations
due January 12)
Every year the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery
Commission (MHSARC) honors individuals who have found their way
to a path of wellness and recovery from mental illness or
substance use issues, and have been active in the consumer
movement to better the lives of other consumers in the county.
Awards will be presented at the Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Recovery Commission meeting in Room 100, 225 37th Ave., San
Mateo, 3 to 5 p.m. (awards presentation begins around 4
p.m.).
Submit a nomination by January 12.
Head to the MHSARC page for more
information on commission awards.
February/March – Lived Experience Academy
The Lived Experience Academy is a five-week workshop, designed
for individuals who identify as having experience with mental
health and/or substance use challenges, and/or their family
members. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays, from 4 to 6
p.m. in San Mateo, beginning February 20. For more
information on LEA, or to receive an application, please email
BHRS-WorkforceDev@smcgov.org.
See the BHRS calendar for a complete list of events and community education workshops.
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