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Announcement: 2010 Employee of the Year

 We are pleased to announce that Patricia Alvarado has been named our MHS Employee of the Year! Patricia has been working with MHS for 3 years as the Lead Counselor at East County Center for Change (ECCFC). Patricia goes above and beyond, contributing her own time and resources to build a welcoming and supportive environment for the clients served there. Her dedication to improving their lives is demonstrated each and every day.

South County Center for Change 38th Drug Court Graduation

Mental Health Systems’ South County Center for Change will hold its 38th Drug Court Graduation at 5:30 p.m. on August 3rd, at the Chula Vista Memorial Bowl, located at 373 Park Way in Chula Vista.

One of Mental Health Systems’ four highly successful San Diego County Drug Court programs, South County Center for Change has been in operation since 1997. During its thirteen years of operation, the program has had more than 800 successful graduates.

Exercise and outdoor health

This month's wellness topic is about exercising and outdoor health.

Exercise and Outdoor Health

3rd Annual Caring Helpers Youth Summit

The 3rd Annual Youth Summit took place on Wednesday, June 23rd at the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Organized and hosted by MHS Caring Helpers Leadership Training program in partnership with the San Diego Commission on Gang Intervention and Prevention, the theme of this year’s summit was “Embracing Diversity.”

May Wellness Blast Winners

 

Last month's Wellness topic was about getting the most out of life.  We would like to congratulate Denise Sassoon and Rosella Aplin who shared their thoughts and stories with us. Each of them has won a copy of the book Discover Your Inner Strengths.  Their responses will be shared at a later date in an upcoming Wellness Blast.

Congratulations

Last month's Wellness topic was about getting the most out of life. We would like to congratulate Denise Sassoon and Rosella Aplin who shared their thoughts and stories with us. Each of them has won a copy of the book Discover Your Inner Strengths. Their responses will be shared at a later date in an upcoming Wellness Blast.

Congratulations to Pamela Ross

 We’re very happy to announce that our very own Director of HR, Pamela Ross, is a finalist for San Diego’s HR Professional of the Year Award! The award will be granted by the San Diego Business Journal at their annual award ceremony on June 17th.  All of us at MHS know that Pam provides exemplary service to all of our agency’s employees and programs, as well as to her department staff.

Getting the most out of life

This month's Wellness topic is about getting the most out of life. Renee Sievert, our MHS Training and Leadership Consultant shares 10 Principals of Resilience with us. These principals were recently published in her chapter of the book Discover Your Inner Strengths. After reading the Wellness Blast we hope you will share your thoughts and stories. Each person who responds to one or both of the questions below will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of the book Discover Your Inner Strengths.

Drug Court Offers New Way To Help Drug Abusers

WHITE HOUSE DRUG CZAR, GIL KERLIKOWSKE, TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT COUNTY-WIDE DRUG COURT PROGRAM GRADUATION

White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director, Gil Kerlikowske will deliver the keynote address at the first county-wide drug court graduation ceremony, which will be held on May 18th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. As the Nation’s sixth “Drug Czar,” Mr. Kerlikowske coordinates all facets of Federal drug control programs, as well as the implementation of the President’s National Drug Control Strategy. Hosted by Mental Health Systems, Inc.