Resilient and Real

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 p...

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 Bernard...

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. Subscribe to the podcast today to check out Resilient and Real!  For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH . 

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 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....

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...

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....

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...

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 informati...

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 heal...

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 Bernard...

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...

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 SBCounty.gov/DBH . 

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....

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...

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...

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 C...

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 Celebrate...

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 CelebrateM...

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 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 Bernardin...