Resilient and Real

Is seasonal depression real? Assistant Medical Director Dr. Christopher Schreur joins the podcast to answer that question, as well as provide helpful information about managing stress during the holidays. Plus, a DBH employee shares her self-care story! 

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

It's Native American Heritage Month! Maribel Gutierrez, DBH Equity/Cultural Competency Officer, and Marcelina Shackleford, Native American Awareness Subcommittee Chair, join the podcast to talk about recognizing and acknowledging the important contributions of Native people.  Plus, hear a poem about recovery and a story of self-care from DBH employees. For more info about DBH, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

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

Jennifer Alsina, DBH Deputy Director for Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services, talks about how the community can get involved in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, as well as information about alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment options. 

Sondra Savage, a DBH Peer and Family Advocate II, shares a poem about recovery and Fabiola Yañez, DBH Secretary, shares her self-care story. 

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

Dora Mejia, Supervising Medical Emergency Planning Specialist at the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), shares insight about how DBH assists the community during emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, Alex Cordova, a DBH Alcohol and Drug Counselor, shares a poem about recovery. 

• Visit SBCounty.gov/dbh for more info about the services the department provides.  
• To view info about The Overbook Club, visit DBHNow.org/the-overbooked

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

It's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! Sonia Rubio, Program Manager I of the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health's Office of Prevention and Early Intervention, provides insight into  the importance of suicide prevention and provides some helpful tips and words of encouragement. 💙💜

Additional Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Know the Signs Website
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Website

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

Cesar Garcia, actor, producer and writer and Recovery Happens keynote speaker, shares how he changed his life for the better while in recovery. Plus, a DBH employee shares how he practices self-care in this week's Self-Care Corner.

Don't forget to RSVP for the virtual Recovery Happens event on Sept. 18 to hear Cesar's full story. RSVP at bit.ly/RecoveryHappens21  

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

Tony Hoffman, former BMX Elite Pro, motivational speaker and  Recovery Happens keynote speaker, speaks with DBH Director Dr. Veronica Kelley!  Tony gives a sneak peek into his journey of recovery and provides some helpful tips for listeners. 

Hear Tony's full story and RSVP for the virtual Recovery Happens event on Sept. 18:  bit.ly/RecoveryHappens21

For more information about behavioral health services in San Bernardino County, visit SBCounty.gov/dbh. 

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

Dr. René Keres, Program Manager II for the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Homeless and Supportive Services, shares how the she mentally overcomes the stigma related to her physical disabilities. Plus, she shares her journey from being in the Paralympics to working in behavioral health. And a DBH employee shares how they practice self-care. For more info about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

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

For some therapists or behavioral health professionals, it may be difficult to seek therapy themselves when they need it because of the idea that they "should know what to do" when life gets tough. Julie Hale is a Senior Program Manager of the 24-Hour and Emergency Services Division for the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who shares her resilient story story in hopes of destigmatizing mental illness in the field of behavioral health.

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

Andrew Gruchy, LCSW,  takes a look back on his 33-year-journey at DBH as he prepares to retire at the end of July. We'll miss you, Andy! Plus, Michael Knight, DBH Assistant Director, shares how he practices self-care.  

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