After months and months of work, the new recommended budget was released Thursday. Maybe you helped prepare some of it, but even if you didn’t, the plan may still affect you in some way. It calls for additional employees and more funding in a wide variety of departments. See how the County budget works. Then take a look at the budget highlights at County News Center.
The Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees and the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees Association are hosting a free screening and discussion of a documentary film that explores the myth of Asians as a model minority and the intersections with past and present anti-Asian violence.
The film, “Not Your Model Minority,” will be shown at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 at the Poway Library, 13147 Poway Road. While there is no cost to attend, seating is limited, and reservations are necessary.
The film by Jon Osaki reveals ways the model minority myth has been used to create a wedge between communities of color, while also examining opportunities to build power toward addressing systemic racism in America.
Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
The County Administration Center was lit Wednesday night for the Annual San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.
Please join the Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander culture and heritage with laughs!
See some of Southern California's best and brightest Asian and Pacific Islander comedians in Model Majority at Mic Drop Comedy Club on May 21.
Mic Drop Comedy Club is located at 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., CA 92123.
Tickets are $18 general admission. First RSVP and then purchase your ticket.
See the flyer below.
The County Administration Center is lit tonight for Lupus Awareness Month.
Join members of the County and City of San Diego Filipino-American Employees' Associations to watch the Padres take on the Guardians. The ticket includes a limited edition Filipino-themed Padres cap and donation to a local community group.
Location: Petco Park, Section 305
Date and Time: June 15 at 5:40 p.m.
Price: $33 each
Only a few tickets are left - so please RSVP as soon as possible! Once sold out, you may email CSDFEA@sdcounty.ca.gov to be placed on the waiting list.
Details on how to make payment will be emailed to you after you’ve registered.
Hear Behavioral Health Services Director Dr. Luke Bergmann and Sheriff Capt. Nancy Blanco get candid about mental health in an upcoming “fireside chat” for employees.
The virtual event on mentorship and mental health will take place on Teams from noon to 1 p.m., May 19. The two will discuss how prioritizing mental health can help with career progression and personal growth.
Dr. LuKe Bergmann
Capt. Nancy Blanco
The Emerging Workforce Association employee resource group will moderate the chat.
For a sneak peek, we asked Dr. Bergmann how he takes care of his mental health and stress levels. They had lots to say, including:
“With my job, I have huge responsibilities both internally and externally and that makes my schedule challenging. I’m not only managing our team but also engaging with the community. I have three kids including a 2-year-old, a 5-year-old and a 15-year-old and that is a huge amount to juggle, but it’s precisely the thing that keeps me most balanced. It creates a protected space. It’s a structuring element. When I’m a parent, I am just a parent.
Other cognitive techniques that I use are breathing and deliberate daydreaming. I end up daydreaming about my kids. It’s not for long periods of time but, for example, I just take a minute to remember some little exchange with my 2-year-old and that helps.
Exercise is also one of the best ways people can manage stress. My 15-year-old is an obsessive tennis player and we obsessively play tennis together. I also sometimes even do 10 minutes of yoga between meetings and that makes a really big difference. Exercise and getting your heart rate elevated makes an impact on your brain chemistry and it makes you happy, not only in that moment but studies show, it makes people happier in the long haul.”
Hear more from Dr. Bergmann and Erese on May 18. Join in the discussion in one of two ways:
Register to get an automated calendar link. (Open in Edge.)
Save the following information to join on May 19.
Or call in (audio only) 619-343-2539, with Meeting ID 255 744 824.
See the flyer below.
The County Administration Center was lit Monday night for Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.
More than 2,000 people laced up their walking shoes on April 29 to provide resources and support for local individuals and families who struggle with mental illness.
The County kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month and provided resources at the Mental Wellness Expo which featured interactive booths from HHSA at Liberty Station NTC Park. Every year the County partners with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to raise awareness about mental illness and to reduce the stigma associated with it.
See the fun photos of the family- and pet-friendly event.
Mobile Crisis Response Teams help people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. “Ride along” with the team as they offer non-law enforcement intervention. The training, compassion and resources these teams bring with them on every call is proving to be a winning combination.
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