Support Services: If you are experiencing personal strain or other challenges during this pandemic.

Jul 15

Written By Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.

We’re in this together. Below is a list of support services from Kaiser Permanente California.

The services below are also available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help you.

Social Service Referral Line: Dial 2-1-1

· Basic human needs such as food, clothing, housing, utility assistance.

· Mental health and health resources like counseling, support groups, drug and alcohol treatment, and health insurance and health programs.

· Employment support, for example, job training, employment services, and transportation assistance.

· Older adults and persons with disabilities including referrals for transportation and homemaker services, adult day care, community meals, respite, and home health care.

· Children youth and family support such as child care and after school programs, family resource centers, recreation programs, mentoring and tutoring, and protective services.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. This free service is available in more than 200 languages.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 1-800-273-8255

If you are thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the confidential, free lifeline is available 24/7. A crisis line for Veteran’s is also available at 1-800-273-8255

Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.

Brenda Billings, principal consultant and CEO of UrbanSculpt, is a Health Educator focusing on issues related to nutrition counseling, body aesthetics, positive sexuality, and women’s self-empowerment issues. The organization's aim is to provide life-in-balance training, products, and services with a focus on solution based results to the many challenges facing the modern urban woman. Prior to UrbanSculpt, Brenda was a Founder, Chief Marketing Officer and content editor for DZineMedia, LLC., an entertainment and original content management company located in Silicon Valley. As principal she also oversaw day to day management, marketing, and content procurement efforts for Erotique!, a literary webzine and pioneering female-centric, online community focusing on cutting edge photography, the arts, poetry, original fiction and pop culture. In addition to her professional experience, Brenda was a founding board member of HCAA, a non-profit organization founded in cooperation with the City of San Jose. Its aims included: improving legal rights education, reducing inner-city blight, increasing volunteerism, and the encouragement of urban renewal. Brenda's educational background includes having graduated cum laude with a Master of Science in Health Science from TUI. She graduated summa cum laude from Touro College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science Education specializing in Environmental Heath. She also holds a degree in Humanities / Art History from City College of San Francisco as well as honors certificates in both Nutrition Counseling and Multimedia & Digital Arts form San Jose City College

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