While COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to rollback and some sense of normalcy is returning, medical experts in the Valley note an increase in patients with mental health issues harboring thoughts or attempts of suicide.
Today, the Sacramento Kings, in partnership with CalHOPE and Mental Health California, announced a month of activations during May to promote and highlight local educational and mind health resources as part of Mental Health Awareness.
“We are committed to raising awareness to support our community’s resiliency,” said Sacramento Kings Chief Operating Officer Matina Kolokotronis. “CalHOPE and Mental Health California play an essential role in educating the public on vital mental health and wellness resources, especially during this time of uncertainty, and we look forward to helping amplify these messages to those in need.”
On May 19, the Kings and CalHOPE will host a guided conversation with motivational speaker Darryl Bellamy Jr. and youth attendees from the Boys and Girls Club. Later in the month, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Assistant Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Dr. Jim Kooler and CalHOPE Regional Manager Juan Acosta will have a discussion with S