Self-Care Tip: Healthy Relationships
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Having supportive relationships has a major impact on our health and wellbeing. They even help us live longer! Click to learn more!
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Telecare BHC Recognized for Excellence in San Diego County
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The Behavioral Health Court program in San Diego was recognized by The Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative in San Diego as the highest performing and strongest collaborative partner they have in San Diego County.
Read MoreRCCS Tidbit of the Month: Making Connections
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Human beings are social animals. Our brains are structured to be in a relationship with others. Having people or other important connections in our lives creates opportunities and enhances our recovery.
Read MoreSocially Distant and Sparkling at Thurston Mason Crisis Triage
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What happens when you schedule a staff spirit day and the entire staff forgets? You transform into unicorns instead!
Read MoreGladman MHRC Staff Honored by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf
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It has been a week filled with positivity for our friends at Gladman MHRC. They were formally recognized by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf for their dedication on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreSpotlight On: Cliff Morrison, Administrator at Redwood Place
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Congratulations to Cliff Morrison, Administrator at Redwood Place in Castro Valley, CA, who was recognized by the American Association for Critical Care Nurses for his work on Unit 5B, the first AIDS ward unit in the United States. He was honored with their pioneering spirit award for 2020. Click here to learn more!
Read MoreSelf-Care Tip: Managing Weight Gain
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Since we are spending more time at home, you might notice some changes in your activity level or food consumption, which can lead to weight gain. Although it can be tough, there are many ways to establish new habits to keep you healthy! Click to learn more!
Read MoreJuly is BIPOC Mental Health Month
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July is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. Click here for resources and supports.
Read MoreRecovery Heroes: Member at Mission Possible
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In the spring of 2019, Telecare’s Mission Possible mobile outreach program hit the road in Orange County, CA. It was a first-of-its-kind program for Telecare. Since then, we’ve seen dozens of individuals go from homeless to housed— and individual hope for a successful future restored. This man’s story marks a proud moment for the program.
Read MoreIntroducing Mask Wear & Care Group at Cordilleras Suites
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To help with mask safety, the staff at Cordilleras Suites created a group to help residents and staff embrace mask-wearing in order to keep their community healthy.
Read MoreSelf-Care Tip: Tips for Boosting Immunity for the Long Haul
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Stay well by taking care of your body and prevent infection by using these daily safety measures. Click to learn more!
Read MoreRCCS Tidbit of the Month: Judgment
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How can we reduce our judgments of others and strive towards a judgment-free culture? To decrease judgment, we should strive to increase curiosity. Being curious demonstrates a willingness to better understand others and give others permission to know and understand us in a deeper way.
Read MoreSelf-Care Tip: Feelings Wheel
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Emotional intelligence is an important part of self-care. Whether you are talking with someone else about your feelings or just reflecting on your own — the more specific and descriptive you can be with your words, the more skillfully you will be able to manage your feelings. Click to learn more!
Read MorePride at Cordilleras
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The Cordilleras Mental Health Center in Redwood City, CA, closed Pride Month with some beautiful artwork!
Read MoreEdgecliff House is "Crafting" a Garden!
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At Telecare’s Edgecliff Residential Treatment House in Bend, Oregon, members and staff are taking advantage of the warm weather by creating a “crafty” outdoor garden space! The best part about this garden? No maintenance needed!
Read MoreSelf-Care Tip: The Many Meanings of Father’s Day
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Father’s Day has just passed and while it can be a simple a joyful holiday for some, it is a bit more complicated for others. But there is always a way to hold space. Click to learn more!
Read MoreRecovery Heroes: Andre at Mission Possible
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Before receiving assistance from Telecare, Andre was homeless and hopeless about his own ability to change his behaviors. Now, he has a place to live and a new outlook on life.
Read MoreRecovery Heroes: What is Life Worth?
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Submitted by a graduate of the new Muriel Wright SUTS program in Santa Clara, CA. His real name was changed to “Luke” in the story for privacy purposes. He successfully completed his treatment during the last week of April.
Read MoreHeroes in Action: Dr. Kent Eller
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Telecare’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kent Eller, happened to be in the right place at the right time to potentially save someone’s life. While returning to his car from shopping at Safeway in Alameda, he noticed a young man passed out in the parking lot. After an assessment, he thought the man might have overdosed on opioids. As Dr. Eller raced to grab his Narcan, the man woke up. Luckily, he hadn’t overdosed. Their conversation afterwards, however, might have changed this man’s life forever.
Read MoreDelano Recovery Station Virtual Open House
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Telecare and Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) hosted a virtual open house for the Delano Recovery Station on Monday, June 15, 2020.
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