Upcoming Events: 

Housing Hero Award nominations are open through July 31 

Nominate an organization, person (landlord, property manager, case manager, etc.) or residential program that has helped individuals in San Mateo County with co-occurring mental heath and substance use issues find or keep housing. The Housing Hero Awards will take place on October 21 in Redwood City. Click here to complete an online nomination form by Friday July, 31, 2026.  

More News:

The San Mateo Psychiatric Residency Program held their graduation on June 9. Congratulations to residents Shruti Rajan, Alice Dong, Tanya Ngo, Shelley Chen and Karina Barretto! 

Boba and belonging: How Kapwa Kultural Center & Café in Daly City is reimagining mental wellness 

The Mercury News featured the Kapwa Kultural Center & Café, a historic social enterprise in Daly City rooted in the values of Kapwa (shared identity) and Ginhawa (total wellness or well-being). The Kapwa Kultural Center, a partner of the San Mateo County Filipino Mental Health Initiative, nurtures youth wellness, celebrates culture, and creates space for connection and behavioral health support. 

BHRS Employee Spotlight – nominate a co-worker now! 

In response to several requests, we are excited to launch a quarterly BHRS employee spotlight! Starting in the upcoming months, we will showcase a BHRS employee, shining a light on the amazing work they do, their why, and more. BHRS employees are encouraged to fill out the form here to nominate a fellow BHRS employee to be featured in the BHRS Director’s Newsletter. 

Employees featured in the Spotlight will also receive fabulous BHRS swag!