Mental Health America of San Diego County

1. Mental Health America of San Diego County Programs & Services Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

2. Health

3. Ways of Prevention, Intervention and Postvention POSTVENTION Help for people who injure themselves and those affected

4. Ways of Prevention, Intervention and Postvention PREVENTION Reducing things that contribute to mental illness POSTVENTION Help for people who injure themselves and those affected

5. Ways of Prevention, Intervention and Postvention PREVENTION Reducing things that contribute to Mental Illness INTERVENTION Increasing the safety of persons experiencing symptoms POSTVENTION Help for people who injure themselves and those affected

6. The Charge … Wellness Promotion Across the Mental Health Continuum No Illness (Preserve MH) At Risk (Protect & Improve MH) Undiagnosed (Get Help & Improve MH) Diagnosed & Treated (Improve MH) Recovering (Improve MH)

7. Advocacy • Participation in San Diego Coalition for Mental Health • Interaction with local and state legislative bodies • A Public Policy Network coordinated by MHA ensures timely distribution of information for grass roots advocacy. Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

8. Information and Referral Services • Provides information on mental health services available and how to access them • Information is available on community based non profit organization programs and public mental health services. Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

9. The Self-Help Connection • Refers persons with diverse needs to appropriate self-help groups • Provides information on local and national self-help programs • Database of local groups is maintained by MHASD and publishes the Self-Help Directory annually. Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

10. Meeting of the Minds • Annual behavioral health conference and resource fair • Brings together public and private mental health providers with clients, families, and the public to promote cooperation, collaboration, and understanding Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

11. Breaking Down Barriers • Outreach through education and engagement to five target populations: • Latino, African American, Native American, African, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender • Ambassadors work to increase mental health services for those with mental illness from unserved and underserved, culturally diverse populations Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

12. Educational Presentations • Provide information on • Mental Health Wellness • Mental Disorders • Mental Health Resources • All related topics are presented to groups in order to educate and reduce social stigma. Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

13. Community Connections • Establishes good community relations in the North Park neighborhood • Space is used by domestic violence classes, NAMI Connection Support Groups, and Learning Disabilities Association for meetings Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

14. Father 2 Child • 12 week program for African American & all fathers interested. • Offers new parenting techniques and skills • Learn the importance of a father’s role in the life of a child • How to bond with their children Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

15. Mental Health First Aid • 8-hour certification course designed to give participants the tools to respond to psychiatric emergencies until professional help has arrived • Improves people’s mental health literacy Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org

16. Jackline Mola African Immigrant Outreach Coordinator Mental Health America of San Diego County 4069 30th street 619-543-0412 ext 118 Cell:- 619-822-8657 jmola@mhasd.org Bringing Wellness Home www.mhasd.org