What began as a work call interrupted by a fallen tree quickly escalated into a nightmare when a fast-moving wildfire in Eaton Canyon forced an employee to evacuate her home of 21 years.

Mental and behavioral wellness is a cornerstone of strong, thriving communities. Across Santa Clara County, Pacific Clinics’ Personalized Counseling program is providing accessible, high-quality counseling services to Valley Health Plan Medi-Cal members.

Formerly known as Portals, this space has served as a lifeline for mental health, housing and employment services for many people over the decades, including Deondri.

In recognition of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, Program Director of the Pacific Clinics Asian Pacific Family Center Stephanie Zapata talks about how prevention and treatment can enhance people’s lives and help them heal.

When most people think of environmental wellness, they default to recycling or reducing their carbon footprint. While true, environmental wellness also includes the connection between your health and the spaces where you live, work and play.