Resilient and Real

The Resilient and Real podcast is BACK! In this new episode, Ashley Patterson, San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Media Specialist II, talks with Kristen Mungcal,  DBH Program Manager I, about what Clubhouse and Community Connections is and how it helps individuals who are managing their behavioral health. Plus, Kristen gets real about how she practices self-care. 

For more information about Clubhouses, visit https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/otherservices/. 

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

Sue Abito, DBH Volunteer Services Coordinator, shares her story of recovery, resiliency, and how mental illness impacted her family. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month last month, she also speaks about the importance of celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage.

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

It’s Mental Health Month and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman joins the podcast to talk about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma. San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Dawn Rowe shares how she practices self-care and the importance of finding a healthy way of practicing self-care.  

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

We're less than a week away from Mental Health Month in May and DBH has a lot of exciting events planned. Listen to the all-new episode featuring staff from the Public Relations and Outreach team as they chat about the fun activities and explore why mental health is important to focus on. To learn more about how you can celebrate Mental Health Month, visit CelebrateMHM.com. 

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and we have a special guest from the County family! Jeany Zepeda, Interim Director of San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services, joins the podcast to talk about the importance of child abuse prevention and about the stigma surrounding reporting child abuse. To report suspected child abuse and neglect (800)827-8724. Visit https://hs.sbcounty.gov/cfs/ for more info. 

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

It's National Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month! Podcast Host and DBH's Public Relations Manager Aimara Freeman speaks with Enrique Gonzalez, DBH Alcohol and Drug Counselor, about substance use disorders, prescription drug abuse and treatment options. He provides advice for loved ones who may know someone struggling with substance use disorders and also shares his own inspiring story of recovery. Later in the episode we celebrate National Social Work Month as Fabeola Lazaro, Social Worker II, shares why she became a social worker. 

For more info about the San Bernardino County Dept. of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/dbh.

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

With the ongoing effects of the pandemic and growing up in general, times can be tough for the youth population. Dr. Timothy Hougen, Deputy Director of Outpatient Clinics And Youth Services, talks about behavioral health in children and youth, and how parents/guardians can assist kids who may be struggling. For more information about services, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

As we celebrate African American History Month, Jonathan Buffong, DBH Mental Health Education Consultant for the Office of Equity and Inclusion, speaks about the stigma surrounding mental health within African American communities and faith-based communities. He provides practical steps we can take to reduce the stigma. 

Plus, Victoria Hall, DBH Mental Health Education Consultant, shares how she practices self-care! 

For more information about the African American Awareness Subcommittee and the special event they are hosting Feb. 28, contact Jonathan Buffong at [email protected].

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

Ever wonder what it's like to be nurse within the behavioral health field?  Tricina Edwards, DBH Nurse Manager, joins the podcast to highlight how DBH nurses serve San Bernardino County and provides an inside look at how DBH nurses assist with COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Plus, Jamesia Brown, Quality Management Analyst, shares her self-care story!  

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

Hear an all-new episode featuring Dr. Jonathan Avalos, DBH Addiction Medicine Physician, and Shaun Bennett, a DBH client who shares his incredible and inspiring journey in recovery.

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For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.SBCounty.gov/DBH.