Max Lee

Charlene Mahabali and Alen Yaghoubi stand in front of the stairs and a sign for the Santa Clara County Main Jail at 150 West Hedding Street in San Jose

Health, NewsNovember 27, 2019

Amid labor actions, mental health workers see high vacancies, turnover

By Max Lee

SANTA CLARA COUNTY — Vacancies and turnover is a growing problem for mental health workers in Santa Clara County. In October, workers launched a labor strike to try and achieve better working conditions. The union has since entered into mediation with the county.

Evelyn Tirumalai speaks at a Behavioral Health Board committee meeting.

Health, NewsNovember 1, 2019

Santa Clara County will expand services for adults with severe forms of mental illnesses

By Max Lee

SAN JOSE – After finding that existing programs were not adequately serving adults with the most severe forms of mental illness, Santa Clara County is expanding intensive mental health services for adults.