9 Songs That Have Deeper Meanings
A local teenage girl shares nine of her favorite songs and her interpretations of the messages behind them, concerning mental health, body image and more....
23
Feb
19
Feb
Teacher and Her Students Agree: Layoffs Not the Answer to WCCUSD Budget Woes
"I am beyond sick and tired of West Contra Costa Unified budget cuts," writes a Kennedy High teacher, who also shares some of her students' perspectives....
07
Feb
EdSource: WCCUSD Psychologists Face Burnout Due to Consistent Staff Shortages
WCCUSD psychologists, considered essential pieces of school environments, are carrying larger case loads and working longer hours, leading to burnout....
26
Dec
Teens Take a Deep Look Within at Religion, Spirituality and ‘My Healing Era’
We asked high school students: Does a particular faith play a role in your life, or has spirituality helped guide or comfort you?...
15
Dec
Los Estudiantes Afrontan la Salud Mental Por Sí Mismos, Pero Necesitan Apoyo
Los alumnos de Kennedy High nos contaron cómo afrontan los problemas de salud mental y qué podrían hacer las escuelas y los padres para aumentar el bienestar mental de los...
05
Dec
24/7 Crisis Call Center Will Help County A3 Program Live Up to Its Name
The Contra Costa Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime crisis response program this month opened the Miles Hall Crisis Call Center, offering round-the-clock support....
29
Nov
Community Kicks Back at Wellness Event
The Richmond Community Center was brimming with music, dance and life Nov. 4 as it hosted the second annual Rich City Kickback....
29
Nov
Health Department Offering Mental Health Help 24/7 as of Friday
People in Contra Costa County can get support during a behavioral health crisis 24/7, beginning Friday, as the A3 program expands again....
21
Nov
State Gives County Grant for New Mental Health Facility in Richmond
Contra Costa County has received an $18.6 million grant from the state it will use to build a new mental health rehabilitation center, the county said Tuesday....
20
Nov
Q&A: Nonprofit Gives Mental Health Support to Bay Area Chinese Community
The CC Pulse spoke with deputy director Steven Chen about the work Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities does for those affected by acts of hate....
06
Nov
Self-Harm Breakdown From a Teen Who’s Been There
With many young people struggling with their mental health, some are turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms. One teen shares their experience and advice....
02
Oct
County Crisis Response Team Expanding Services
The Contra Costa County crisis response team is expanding some of its services, the Richmond City Council learned at its Sept. 26 meeting....
18
Sep
Martinez High School Hosts Suicide Prevention Event
Multiple mental health initiatives came together Sept. 13 at Vicente Martinez High School to spread awareness of suicide prevention and share resources....
07
Sep
WCCUSD to Try to Increase Mental Health Support Despite Shortages
An increase in chronic sadness among West Contra Costa students has prompted district efforts to increase mental health resources. ...
31
Jul
I’m Reaching the End of My Rope, but I’m Still Holding On
A local young man opens up about his mental health: "It seems so funny to think I thought I had a grasp on it before," he writes....
