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Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) provides mental health and substance use services, including prevention and early intervention, wellness and recovery supports, outpatient and inpatient treatment, residential, rehabilitation, detoxification, medication-assisted treatment and other services, along with administrative support and advocacy.

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Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Updates

From Hope House Client to Staff Member: A Success Story 

Since 1990, the Service League of San Mateo County’s Hope House has provided 24/7 residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and mental health services for pregnant, postpartum and new mothers. […]

How to Recognize and Respond to a Suspected Opioid Overdose 

An overdose can happen to anyone. It may involve prescription medication, fentanyl, alcohol, or a combination of substances. Because fentanyl can be present in other drugs without a person knowing, […]

Celebrating Growth, Healing and New Beginnings: Phoenix Garden Intern Graduation 

On July 30, 2026, the San Mateo County Phoenix Garden community celebrated the graduation of 17 young adults from the Phoenix Garden Summer Internship Program.  The graduates represented youth from […]

Upcoming Events and More News 10/2/2026

10/3 – NAMI Walks San Mateo County – Walk for Mental Health   NAMI is hosting their annual Walk for Mental Health on Saturday October 3, 9 a.m. – 12:30 […]