Starting Out Strong has staff who can support pregnant women, fathers, women with a pregnancy/infant loss, & families with newborns & young children.
Alameda County, California
Joined November 2020
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Take a moment to register for our 2nd Annual Black Men's Health and Mental Health Summit forms.office.com/Pages/Respo… #MentalHealthMonth #TakeAMentalHealthMoment @NAMICommunicate
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California's Black mothers are facing mistreatment in pregnancy care, with bias and dismissiveness. 😞
In response to this systemic racism, #BEloved was created—a program by and for Black people that aims to address this issue.
📷: calmatters/IG
#ReproductiveJustice
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📅Save the date! Join us for our #webinar, "Structural Racism and Public Health: How to Talk to Policymakers and Community Members," on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 3-4:30 pm ET / 12-1:30 pm PT, for evidence-based comms strategies to address health inequities. bit.ly/47b2WQo
ALT Structural Racism and Public Health: How to Talk to Policymakers and Community Members Tuesday, November 28, 2023 3:00-4:30pm ET / 12:00-1:30pm PT Headshots of speakers: Raynard Washington, PhD, MPH Public Health Director, Mecklenburg County Public Health. Judith Monroe, MD, President and CEO, CDC Foundation. Elizabeth Green, PhD, Communications Director, Big Cities Health Coalition. Allyn Brooks-LaSure, Vice President, Communications, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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NOV. 6, 6 PM - 9 PM, GRAND LAKE THEATRE, OAKLAND: Free special screening of A Rising Tide, followed by a panel discussion with @AsmMiaBonta and Councilmember @carroll_fife.
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Break the silence around Mental Health! At our Block by Block Community Meeting, we will be focused on creating a space where we can discuss our needs, support one another, and find solutions for our community. On Saturday, 10/28, from 11am-3pm, join us in shattering the stigma!
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October is #SIDsAwarenessMonth!🎗️
SIDs is a heartbreaking tragedy that affects families worldwide. Raising awareness about safe sleep practices, providing support to those affected by SIDs, and educating ourselves and others can make a difference and help save little lives! 💙
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COVID-19 wastewater levels continue to increase. If sick, test, stay home and seek treatment for COVID-19 if you test positive. For extra protection, mask indoors in public settings, if you are at high risk.
Visit covid-19.acgov.org/index.pag… for more information.
ALT An illustration of an animated woman coughing in her bedroom. The words read (in English): feeling under the weather? Stay home and test. Website: covid-19.acgov.org/index.page Logo: Be Well and HCSA Public Health Department
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SAVE THE DATE - 8/1/2023: 40th Annual National Night Out. Learn more about what's happening in District 5:
Albany: bit.ly/33jcKHN
Berkeley: bit.ly/3PmT0O8
Emeryville: bit.ly/447zLMG
Oakland: bit.ly/3qVr5uw
Piedmont: bit.ly/3CEjHGk
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The Juneteenth celebration continues! Join us at San Lorenzo Library on July 8 for a fun outdoor event for all ages, abilities, families, and backgrounds. Activities include jewelry making, face painting, food, and double Dutch! bit.ly/3P9JXje
ALT Celebrating Juneteenth in July: A Sort of Jubilee. San Lorenzo Library. July 8, 11:30am-4pm. Image of a group of people.
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Sunday June 18th 8pm PST
Live in the studio w/ @AliveAndFreeRx
Celebrating the Joys of Fatherhood.
Street Soldiers Radio. Tune in on @106KMEL and on the Alive & Free Facebook Page. #FathersDay2023
#Juneteenth2023 #Reparations
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Everyone’s #mentalhealth journey looks different. Even if others don’t understand, please know that your experiences are valid. Keep pushing forward. 🖤
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The first listening session is tomorrow evening!
Alameda County Behavioral Health will be hosting a series of virtual listening sessions throughout July. Tune in to see how community feedback is informing ACBH's strategic planning initiative - your voice matters!
For dates and zoom links, visit: bit.ly/3JO7qD8
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The Forced or Involuntary Sterilization Compensation Program compensates survivors of state-sponsored sterilization. Victims can apply for compensation through @HelpingVictims. For more information. call 1-800-777-9229 or visit victims.ca.gov/fiscp. Apply by 12/23/2023.
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CalFresh Food is money for food. This #CalFreshAwarenessMonth, we're increasing public awareness of this program that can help qualified households and individuals meet their nutritional needs.
Call us today to apply or to see if you're eligible: 1-855-494-4658.
#ValueCHCs
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.. And this is why we do what we do! 💯
A new study looking at all counties across the country finds that Black people living in communities with more Black doctors have a higher life expectancy.
#BlackMaternalHealth #BlackCareTeam #BlackCommunity
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If you're in search of summer meal programs for your kids, it is easier than ever to find them. The CA Meals for Kids mobile app helps you find nearby programs right on your mobile devices! For info and to download, visit: bit.ly/39U3PEJ
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Weds. 5/31 9am PST
@BrightpointIL & @blkmpwr talk all things youth literacy 📚 Join us on Zoom for the convo! Readers are Leaders. 📚 Register NOW : surveymonkey.com/r/DTMay3120…
#Blkmpwr #literacy
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Earlier this month, @PolicyCenterMMH released the Inaugural MMH Report Card - the first-ever comprehensive view into the state of maternal mental health in America.
While we have a long way to go, we applaud the achievement of our home state of CA 👏
state-report-cards.mmhmap.co…
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💪 Secure a brighter future for your family's health. With #CoveredCA, access vital healthcare services affordably.
Act now and learn how to apply by calling or texting (510) 288-3505 or emailing [email protected].
#UnionCity #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty
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Any victim of or witness to a hate incident or crime in CA can report it and receive support any time at CAvsHate.org. You can also call (833) 866-4283, M - F, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. If outside of those hours, you can leave a voicemail, or call 2-1-1.
