May 2017

Affordable Housing, Healthcare for All Among Atkins Bills Advancing in Legislature (eastcountymagazine.org)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 5/30/178:43 PM

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday passed nine bills authored by Sen. Toni Atkins, including SB 2 – the Building Homes and Jobs Act – which would create a permanent source of funding for affordable housing. Also advancing out of the Appropriations Committee were SB 179 – the Gender Recognition Act – which would make it easier for transgender, nonbinary and intersex Californians to obtain state-issued identity documents that reflect who they truly are, and SB 562 – the Healthy...

Opinion: Mental Health Matters at Every Age—Especially for Seniors (timesofsandiego.com)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 5/27/1710:00 PM

The effects of living in isolation can be mentally devastating at any age, but even more so for seniors who may no longer have the ability to transport themselves to social settings, have friends dying, lack social connections previously provided through work, or whose families may be too far away to help. Anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns can result from loneliness or as the ability to function normally decreases due to age or illness. As a result, further diminished...

Police: Crime Rate in San Diego Lowest in at Least 27 Years (timesofsandiego.com)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 5/27/179:34 PM

San Diego's crime rate in the first four months of this year was the lowest since at least 1990, Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman reported Friday. They said crime was down 9.7 percent overall from the same period last year and was lower in all seven major categories. As we head into peak travel season, San Diegans and visitors alike can rest assured that our city remains one of the safest in America thanks to the tireless efforts of our police officers, Faulconer...

Life Skills Program Turns Probation Into Opportunity (countynewscenter.com)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 5/27/175:45 PM

Six probation youth, including former gang members, are putting themselves on a path to a brighter future with a new Life Skills program that exposes them to positive options and helps them prepare for a successful transition back into the community. The program is offered to high risk youth ages 16 to 19 by San Diego County Probation, San Diego Police Department and STAR/PAL , a nonprofit that connects members of law enforcement with children from low-income or troubled homes. On Tuesday,...

NAMI San Diego’s Child, Youth & Family Liaison (CYFL)

Pam Hansen · 5/11/173:34 PM

Support and training for family members, Family Support Partners, and others are offered through NAMI San Diego’s Child, Youth & Family Liaison (CYFL). Offerings include: Monthly Partner coaching meetings and monthly parent support meetings. See attached flyers for upcoming classes.

San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA)

Kaiser Permante Offers Six Simple Ways to Relieve Stress (livewellsd.org)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 5/6/1711:00 AM

Deep Breathing Focusing your awareness on breathing is an excellent way to settle your mind and relax. Breathing often mirrors your emotions, and changing your breathing can shift your attention and mood. Learn deep breathing techniques . Guided Imagery Your brain often can’t distinguish whether you’re imagining something or you’re actually experiencing it. That’s why your imagination can be a very powerful resource in relieving stress and pain. Unwind with guided imagery podcasts .

MARC Project Manager - Harmonium, Inc.

Natalie Kessler · 5/5/174:21 PM

Good afternoon, Please see attached document for the MARC Project Manager job description at Harmonium! Click here to apply. Or visit http://www.harmoniumsd.org/employment-2/ Thank you, Natalie

San Diego County ACN group - Community Template - 4CA

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 5/5/1711:05 AM

San Diego County ACEs Connection group is one of the community templates for 4CA (California Campaign to Counter Adversity) in preparation for July 11th Policymaker Education Day in Sacramento.

San Diego County jails make changes to treat mentally ill inmates, curb suicides (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 5/1/1710:16 AM

For decades, jails throughout the state have operated as de facto mental health facilities, a trend that intensified in recent years after California changed its laws to keep some offenders out of the state’s overcrowded prison system. In San Diego County, where there were 12 inmate suicides in 2014 and 2015, Sheriff Bill Gore and his staff have been working to improve mental health services at the county jails to prevent more deaths. The department has modified the mental health screening...

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