Get Free Mental Health Counseling

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If you are feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, help is available. The County’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help you navigate life’s challenges. Take advantage of the confidential counseling and referral services offered through our EAP.

Professionally trained staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to offer a broad range of services, including managing stress, finding work-life balance, parenting and eldercare issues, and wellness benefits.

Both in-office and video-based counseling sessions are available to you and your family at no cost and they are confidential. (Please note: Sheriff’s Department sworn staff have access to their EAP provider by contacting The Counseling Team International at 800-222-9691.)

Here’s how to make an EAP counseling session appointment:

  • Call the EAP’s toll free number at 888-777-6665.

  • A representative will tell you more about therapy options, including video visits on your personal computer, smartphone or tablet using LiveHealth Online.

  • If video visits are right for you, the EAP representative will give you details about how to schedule a visit, as well as a special coupon code that is entered online that allows all visits to be provided at no cost.

  • You can select a therapist that’s right for you by reviewing the therapist’s background and qualifications before selecting a convenient appointment time.

  • You will receive a confirmation email once you have scheduled a visit.

  • The EAP video visit will last about 45 minutes and the therapist can set up future visits if needed.

For free and confidential assistance, call EAP at 888-777-6665 or visit EAPcosd.

Advocating for Autism Awareness

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Heather Mitchell, a crime prevention specialist, proudly shares this picture with her twins Ava (left) and Mia (right), 12, modeling the Sheriff Department’s first Autism Awareness t-shirt which they helped design. April is Autism Awareness Month and Ava was diagnosed with it as a toddler.

Mitchell and her girls are advocates for other children with autism. They have helped bring deputy presentations to their school to help their classmates with autism or other social and learning challenges build friendships with deputies and reduce the fear of seeing a uniform.

Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it.

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Join Fireside Chat on Mentorship and Mental Health

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Each of us views the world we live in through a unique lens. In a culture that seems more divided than ever before, our ability to empathize with one another and to view the world through someone else’s lens — is integral to finding healing and a path forward.

Join a “fireside” chat on mentorship and mental health from noon to 1 p.m., May 19. This event will feature Behavioral Health Services Director Dr. Luke Bergmann and Sheriff Capt. Nancy Blanco discussing how prioritizing mental health can help with career progression and personal growth.

The Emerging Workforce Association employee resource group will moderate the chat.

These quarterly sessions are moderated conversations with County leadership on the secrets to their career success and are held in partnership with the County’s DHR Equity Diversity and Inclusion team.

Join in the discussion in one of two ways:

  1. Register to get an automated calendar link. (Open in Edge.)

  2. Save the following information to join on May 19.

    Join on Teams
    Or call in (audio only) 619-343-2539, with Meeting ID 255 744 824.

See the flyer below.

41,313 lbs. of Waste Was Collected Thanks to You!

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Almost 400 employees cleaned out their garages and sheds and headed to the County Operations Center recently for a household hazardous and electronic waste collection event. The Department of Environmental Health and Quality event was a perfect way to kick off Earth Month.

If you missed the event, don't worry. You can still find events and information about recycling and sustainability on the County’s Earth month website. 

And, don't miss the Earth Day Fair at the County Operations Center on Friday, April 21. There will be tree plantings, recycling activities, touch tables, electric vehicle displays, touch tables and a scavenger hunt in the community garden.

Support SDCLA and Cheer on the Padres

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Join the San Diego County Latino Association for a Mexican Heritage Celebration during the June 23 Padres game against the Nationals.

Tickets for the game at Petco Park are first come, first served and sell out fast.

Price includes a limited-edition Padres hat, donation to a local community group and a ticket to the game.

Purchase tickets now for $40.50 plus fees.

If you have questions, contact sdcla@sdcounty.ca.gov.

See the flyer below.

Join a Delicious Fundraiser for CSDFEA

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Meet new people, reunite with familiar faces, and enjoy boba and fries with the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees Association (CSDFEA) at Ice Box in the College Area on April 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Can’t make it to the social event? No worries! Feel free to stop by Ice Box College Area anytime between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the fundraiser.

When ordering, be sure to mention CSDFEA or show the digital flyer at the register.

Ice Box will donate 15% of sales towards the CSDFEA Larry Itliong Scholarship Program.

RSVP here.