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Mental Health Systems takes a proactive approach in communicating to the community about mental health issues, services and successes. Follow along with us as we promote healthy community practices through print, broadcast and social media. Please let us know if you see an item that would be of interest to others in the MHS community. Submit it here.

 

Mental Health Systems Honored with Gallant Knights Award

San Diego Mental Health Care Provider Recognized for Community Efforts

Mental Health Systems Video Wins Bronze Telly Award

San Diego, CA -- (April 6, 2011) Mental Health Systems (MHS) has just learned that their video titled, Hope in Action, has received a Bronze Telly Award. Produced by MJE Marketing, the award winning video highlights the success of MHS as they carry out their mission to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities impacted by substance abuse and behavioral health issues.

Mark Blackshear, MHS Youth Leadership Trainer recognized by National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

March 23, 2011 – Mark Blackshear, Youth Leadership Trainer at Mental Health Systems' Caring Helpers leadership training program, was recognized for the “Up and Coming Leadership Award” by the National Council. With 1,800 member organizations, the National Council is the unifying voice of America's behavioral health organizations.

MHS Behavioral Health Conference Focused on Client Engagement and Improving Care

September 8, 2010 — San Diego, Calif. — Mental Health Systems held their second annual Southwest Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Conference this September. This year’s conference provided a forum for exploring the complex social service issues in integrating treatment for clients with addiction and mental health disorders. Internationally known presenters, including Dr. Dan Siegel, MD, Dr. Lisa Najavits, Ph.DDr.

House for convicted female drug addicts closing

At MHS we are well aware of the expertise of our leaders and take pride when others acknowledge it as well. We were therefore happy to learn that David Conn, our Senior Vice President of Corrections & Rehabilitation, was interviewed for an article in today’s SignOnSanDiego Newsletter. Dr. Conn is quoted on the topic of the closing of local programs that serve parolees due to cuts in state funding. The full article can be found at the following link: