From higher education to new motherhood, members of California’s first-ever Social Health Council shared moments of connection that were pivotal in their lives.
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!["Thank you for helping us get my brother the proper care he needs. Since he's been in [the CARE] program, we have felt at ease and finally have a peace of mind knowing he is in good hands. After so many years of doors closing and getting no help, we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel."
Anonymous CARE participant's family member, Tulare County
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!["We're all here for the same reasons. We're here for safety. We're here to help people, we're here to see people get better, and we're here to see people thrive in our community."
Ian Kemmer, Behavioral Health Director [former], Orange County
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!["The CARE team steps in and carries [the participant] through the hardest part of their recovery journey until they're well enough to really thrive on their own."
Stephanie Welch, Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health, California Health & Human Services Agency
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