Saturday, June 18, 2011

Community Support Groups through Cal. Cnty Behavioral Health Services

Behavioral Health Services is pleased to announce six NEW Community Support Groups available AT NO COST to Calaveras County residents. These groups are funded through the Mental Health Services Act Innovation component, with the intent of piloting new programs to increase access to mental health services in the community. Below are a brief description of the groups being provided. Please see the attached flyers for more details and contact information for referrals. Please forward this email to anyone you feel may be interested. For questions regarding the Mental Health Services Act or these groups in general, please contact me at cthompson@co.calaveras.ca.us. Thank you for your support of this new initiative!


Women’s Group: From Trauma to Triumph
Mondays from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, July 18 – Sept. 12
809 S. Main Street, Angels Camp
Facilitated by Maria Boklund, MFT & Jennie Warner: 209-588-8935, x1

Women’s Group: Mind, Body, and Spirit
Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, July 27 – Sept. 28
23 W. St. Charles, San Andreas
Facilitated by Ruth Nichols, R.N.: 209-754-0141

Welcoming Home Veterans: Creatively Supporting the Transition
Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Aug. 24 – Oct. 26
Douglas Flat Schoolhouse/Community Center
Facilitated by Nitya Prema, MFT: 209-795-0755

Teen Art and Self Discovery
Fridays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, July 15 – Aug. 26
23 W. St. Charles, San Andreas
Facilitated by Sharon Armstrong, Ph.D.: 209-754-3463

The Kid’s Group
Tuesdays from 9:00 to 10:30 am, Aug. 2 – Sept. 26
West Point Elementary School
Facilitated by Arlene Weissman: 209-754-3439

In Spanish: Como Manejar Situaciones Críticas en Su Vida
Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, July 14 – Sept. 15
41 N. Main Street, San Andreas
Facilitated by Bill Paul, MFT: 209-423-3900

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