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Lived Experience Academy (LEA)

The Lived Experience Academy (LEA) is designed for individuals who identify as having experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges, and/or their family members. Participants will learn how to share their stories for the purpose of empowering themselves, furthering the healing process, reducing stigma, and educating others about behavioral health conditions. Graduates can go on to be part of the Speakers Bureau and receive a stipend to share their stories with behavioral health providers and community members.

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Tobacco Education Coalition
Advocating policy change to support a tobacco-free San Mateo County

In 1988, California voters passed Proposition 99, which imposed a 25-cent tax on every pack of cigarettes sold in the state. A portion of those funds are dedicated for tobacco prevention and education services in every California County. San Mateo County has a strong history of advancing campaigns that help smokers quit and protect the health and well-being of all non-smoking youth and adults.

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Health Ambassador Program

Hosted by The Office of Diversity and Equity 

As a community member with knowledge and experience, you can make a difference in the lives of families, friends, neighbors, and other members in your community who may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness and/or a substance use problem. Health Ambassadors are individuals who are committed to helping to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals in their community and complete the Health Ambassador Program.

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Stigma Free San Mateo County

Be the One

Did you know that one in four people have a mental health condition? Chances are someone you know has a mental health issue that you may not know about because they are active, productive members of our community. But more than half of the people with mental health issues are not getting the help and treatment they need because of the stigma surrounding mental illness and fear others will judge them. You can Be the One to help.

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Storytelling Program

Storytelling Program

Hosted by The Office of Diversity and Equity

The Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) storytelling program empowers community members to share their stories of recovery and wellness to heal and to address issues within their communities. Participants engage in workshops that help them create and share their stories in different forms. Beginning with a framing question, facilitators support participants to share their stories as Photovoices or Digital Stories.

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Check out the BHRS blog, a forum for discussing policies and issues related to mental health and substance use in San Mateo County.