Man Shot by Pittsburg Police in 2022 Files Federal Lawsuit
A man shot twice by Pittsburg police while experiencing a mental health crisis in 2022 filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday....
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May
24
May
Medi-Cal Expands Access to Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment
California is on the national front lines of making mental health and substance use disorder care easier to access for patients of Medi-Cal....
08
Apr
State Launches Youth Suicide Prevention Campaign
The California Department of Public Health in late March launched a new youth suicide prevention campaign called "Never a Bother."...
27
Feb
Find Your Self-Worth in Every Cell of Your Body
Pittsburg City Council member Angelica Lopez shares her story of surviving abusive relationships and gives teens advice to avoid them....
23
Feb
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....
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....
