Resilient and Real

Erin Zamora, LMFT, LPCC, Program Manager II of DBH Community Crisis Services, shares her personal story of coming out as gay and surviving suicide attempts as a young girl. Dr. Kelley, Director of the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, provides resources in preparation of National Suicide Prevention Month in September. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255. Remember, you're never alone. Help is available.

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

Steve Jacobs, a local community member, shares his powerful story of surviving the loss of two loved ones to suicide and Dr. Kelley, Director of the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, provides helpful tips on how to help someone who expresses thoughts of suicide. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255. Remember, you're never alone. Help is available.

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

Public Relations Manager and Podcast Host Aimara Freeman speaks with Stephen Diaz, a Peer and Family Advocate II with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, about helping those with suicidal thoughts. Plus, Anthony Castro, Clinical Therapist I, provides deep insight into the importance of self-care. 

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

This week's episode features David R. Block, MD, MMM, a San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Psychiatrist II. Dr. Block shares his mental health journey and what inspired him to do the work he does. Plus, a DBH employee shares their self-care story!

It's Mental Health Month and you can visit CelebrateMHM.com for more info. 

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

Georgina Yoshioka, DSW, LCSW, MBA, Deputy Director of 24 Hour & Emergency Services Division with DBH joins the podcast with Director Veronica Kelley, DSW, LCSW. Dr. Yoshioka shares how mental illness impacted her family and what led her to pursue her career in behavioral health. Plus, a DBH employee shares their self-care story. 

 For more info about Mental Health Month, please visit CelebrateMHM.com.

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

Michael Sweitzer, DBH Program Manager II of Substance Use Disorders and Recovery Services, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of alcohol awareness and shares his own story about recovery. Plus, DBH Secretary Sheena Felix opens up about overcoming self-care guilt and why self-care is now important for her to incorporate in her routine.

May Mental Health Month is coming up! Visit CelebrateMHM.com for more info.  

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

DBH Director Dr. Veronica Kelley joins as the first guest on the podcast to speak about social work and what led her to become a social worker. Plus, a DBH employee shares how they practice self-care.

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

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health is proud to present the Resilient and Real podcast, a podcast dedicated to providing mental health and substance use disorder resources including field-expert interviews and department news that promotes prevention, intervention, recovery and resiliency for individuals, families and communities. 

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

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