ANGELA DAHLKE

Angela completed our WRAP training and became employed as a peer and family advocate with a community based mental health agency.  But her dream was to work for county mental health. Her WRAP mentor kept Angela in the loop when county peer positions became open.  Recently she was notified that  she has been placed on the hiring list for a county position! 

NICOLE BALLEW

Nicole also participated in our WRAP program.  She wanted to work with in mental health but she likes driving.  When a position became available for a school bus driver her WRAP mentor encouraged her to apply and wrote a letter of recommendation.  She got the job! Nicole now drives school buses transporting special needs children.  

Mayra Carrera

Mayra, a WRAP project participant and Sterling Solutions project assistant completed peer cetification training and is now a certified peer specialist!  She has already received a job offer!  Nice going Mayra.

GOODWILL YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER

Our agency provided Mental Health First Aid training to 38 Goodwill youth participants.  In addition, we donated money so the organization could purchase computers for participant online education and training.  Our MORE project training resulted in  participants completing peer specialist training and certification online. 

1st ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH CAREER SUMMIT

 On Oct. 11, 2019, more than 100 health career-contemplating high school students attended our 1st annual mental health career summit.  Representatives from San Bernardino County Dept. of Behavioral Health,  SUD Treatment centers, Community based organizations and educational institutions provided information on careers in the mental health field.