Happy #PrideMonth! Our Chief Deputy Director, Erika Jenssen, joined the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and many others in celebrating Pride this week. Our Pride Initiative works to ensure a safe & welcoming County by improving services for LGBTQ+ people cchealth.org/pride

📢 Press Release from La Concordia Wellness Center: La Concordia Wellness Center announces their Three-Year Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser, themed “It’s Always a Good Time to Talk About Mental Health.” conta.cc/46fipix

📣 Press Release from La Concordia Wellness Center : Congressman Mark DeSaulnier as a keynote speaker at La Concordia Wellness Center’s Three-Year Anniversary Celebration themed, “It’s Always a Good Time to Talk About Mental Health.” conta.cc/3JASatw

As we kick off August, let's make it clear how we feel. Mental Health Is Health!!!!!!

We had our three-year anniversary gala exactly a month ago, and we had the honor of having Congressman Mark DeSaulnier as a keynote speaker!

Breathing techniques, proving/disproving the negative thought, process the emotion behind the negative thoughts!

Amazing news - the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now offering American Sign Language (ASL) services! cnn.it/3LIqKTB

Today is the first day of National #HispanicHeritageMonth. A time we can honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latina/o Americans, as well as the many individuals with Hispanic heritage who have contributed greatly to the field of psychiatry.

The first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth this year marks one year since APA launched LaSaludMental.org, the organization’s first website dedicated to providing evidence-based info and culturally competent resources in Spanish on mental health & SUD. psychiatry.org/News-room/News…

Today kicks off #HispanicHeritageMonth. DYK that the 988 Lifeline offers emotional support in Spanish via call, text and chat 24/7? If you or someone you know is struggling to cope, call 988 or text AYUDA to 988. You can also chat with us online at linea988.org/chat.

Happy #hispanicheritagemonth! It's my pleasure to highlight Dr. Manuel Fernandez, the President and CEO of La Concordia Wellness Center Dr. Fernandez has volunteered his time to provide free clinical services to undocumented students who otherwise would not be able to receive these services.

Thank you so much Carlyn!

Thank you La Concordia Wellness Center for joining us in celebration of Latino Heritage Month and highlighting First 5 Contra Costa Executive Director Ruth Fernández. #LatinoHeritageMonth #contracostacounty

Our pleasure, thank you! Dr. Ruth Fernandez is an essential part of our community and we are so appreciative of her commitment towards Contra Costa County.

Today is the day of giving for nonprofits like ours whose only mission to help those who are low-income and underrepresented in receiving access to mental health services. Help us help those who are unable to afford such care. #givingtuesday #nonprofit laconcordiawellness.org/donate/

#InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities is a day dedicated to advocating for the rights + overall mental & physical well-being of individuals with disabilities across all facets of society. For additional mental health resources, please visit nami.org/peoplewithdisa…. #IDPwD

When a child is parentified, they become adults who feel overly responsible for everyone’s well-being, except their own. The lack of freedom to be a child links their identity to a coping pattern of meeting other’s needs, because they’ve never been taught their needs matter too.

This time of the year can bring both cheer and sorrow. Tell us what brings you joy and what (if any) is a cause of sadness for you during the holidays. #MentalHealthMonday

Happy December ❄️ We are beginning to provide support groups to our community, these winter-time groups are beneficial for those who don’t have family around, are experiencing grief during the holidays, or need a community of those who understand. Reach out to us at 925-849-4695!

Join La Concordia Wellness Center for a special event to celebrate community, culture, and healing through traditions such as Aztec dance performances, an ofrenda to honor loved ones,  face painting, and a space where attendees can share memories as a way of healing.