The psychiatric emergency response team — known as PERT — consists of a sheriff and a social worker, working together to help a mentally ill individual, who has come to the attention of law enforcement.
Police, social workers team up for psychiatric emergencies in San Mateo County Read More »
Santa Clara County is launching a new mental health initiative that will bring together the county’s police officers along with licensed clinicians to handle any cases where people are in mental health crises.
Palo Alto police selected to be the pilot agency for new mental health program Read More »
The Sequoia Healthcare District, a public entity that provides community-based healthcare services to residents of central and southern San Mateo County, is investigating ways to increase the number of nurses in eight local schools districts.
Proposal in works to tackle school nurse shortage in San Mateo County Read More »
In response to reports of mismanagement, harassment and understaffing at Santa Clara County’s Department of Family and Children’s Services, a committee is investigating the allegations.
Santa Clara County investigates alleged mismanagement of social workers Read More »
For Maddy Olsen, the mountains are where she feels the most alive.
Winter’s liberations — Healing in backcountry snow Read More »
Response time for San Mateo County’s emergency personnel arriving to serious incidents has slowed in recent years, largely because of inescapable traffic.
Menlo Park emergency response times slow amid traffic gridlock Read More »
After their kids have gone to work and grandchildren have gone to school, Indian senior citizens in the Bay Area are discovering a vibrant life at the India Community Center.
Senior citizens find ‘their’ India in the Bay Area Read More »
A new VR application hopes to change moods in a positive way through virtual yoga and meditation.
Meditating in virtual reality Read More »
As El Niño threatens the California coast, health workers are preparing Pescadero for a storm that could cut residents off from hospitals and potable water.
El Niño threatens Pescadero farmworkers’ access to health services Read More »
The latest campaign effort in the United States surrounding the aid-in-dying conversation was centered on a piece of legislation in California, which the state assembly passed on Sept. 11 after a months-long effort.
Palo Alto’s Board of Education has been rapidly implementing changes to decrease student stress at Gunn High School but is facing widespread discontent from students and teachers who feel left out of the decision process.
Palo Alto’s stress reduction efforts receive mixed reviews from students, teachers Read More »
On May 14, commuters from all over Silicon Valley were encouraged to leave their cars at home and join fellow Bay Area residents in biking to work.
Silicon Valley commuters leave cars behind for Bike To Work Day Read More »
