Monday, June 6, 2016

Legal Aid Society of San Diego

Monday, July 11, 2016

Sponsored by DBSA San Diego


Legal Aid Society of San Diego

Viviana S. Sherman
Outreach Specialist and Consumer Health Advocate
Consumer Center for Health Education and Advocacy

Grace Dang
Education Outreach Specialist
Fair Housing Center of the Legal Aid Society of San Diego

How Can the Legal Aid Society of San Diego Help with Health Insurance Coverage and Fair Housing Issues?


Come and find out how the Legal Aid Society of San Diego can assist consumers with both public and private based health insurance coverage and fair housing issues.  The presentation will be of special interest to those with disabilities.


Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Off-label Uses of Existing Drugs for Treatment of Persistent Depression

Monday, May 23, 2016

Sponsored by DBSA San Diego


David Feifel, MD, PhD
Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) 

Dr. David Feifel will describe his research efforts in psychiatric medicine. A major focus of this work is finding more effective off-label uses for existing drugs, some of which hold great potential for treating persistent depression.



Monday, May 23, 2016, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Room 2011 (Second Floor)
VA San Diego Medical Center
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, California 92161

Directions: Take Interstate 5 to the La Jolla Village Drive exit. Drive west (on La Jolla Village Drive) and turn right at the first stoplight, onto Villa La Jolla Drive. Go up the hill and turn right at the first stoplight, then make the next right turn into the lot just south of the VA San Diego Medical Center and park there (for free). Enter the front of the building, continue walking straight, to the elevators, go to the Second Floor, and proceed to Room 2011, which is close to the elevators.

map of meeting location

Saturday, March 12, 2016

ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)

Monday, March 21, 2016

Sponsored by DBSA San Diego


David Printz, MD
Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and VA San Diego

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Monday, March 21, 2016, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Room 2011 (Second Floor)
VA San Diego Medical Center
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, California 92161

Directions: Take Interstate 5 to the La Jolla Village Drive exit. Drive west (on La Jolla Village Drive) and turn right at the first stoplight, onto Villa La Jolla Drive. Go up the hill and turn right at the first stoplight, then make the next right turn into the lot just south of the VA San Diego Medical Center and park there (for free). Enter the front of the building, continue walking straight, to the elevators, go to the Second Floor, and proceed to Room 2011, which is close to the elevators.

map of meeting location

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Cal MediConnect

Monday, March 7, 2016                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sponsored by DBSA San Diego

Guest Speaker Presentation


Joe Garbanzos, MPH/EMBA
Outreach Coordinator
Harbage Consultingon on behalf of California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)




Thousands of people who are eligible for full benefits of Medicare and Medi-Cal Long Term Services and Support (LTSS), also referred to as "duals", now have an option to choose a managed care plan to coordinate care. This program is called the California Coordinated Care initiative (CCI) and the coordinated managed care program is referred to as Cal MediConnect. If you are eligible for Medi-Cal LTSS benefits only, not Medicare, you will be required to choose a managed care plan in your county. Many beneficiaries and caregivers may have questions about Cal MediConnect. What is covered under this plan? What are the benefits of joining Cal MediConnect?  We may be able to help providers, caregivers and beneficiaries answer these questions. The decision which option is best is a personal one. Making that decision wisely requires accurate information about the program. Please join us at this outreach and education event. Thanks.





Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Pathway Genomics

Monday, November 16, 2015                                                                                                                Sponsored by DBSA San Diego

Pharmacogenomic Testing for Mental Health Medications


Pathway Genomics

Mental Health DNA Insight® analyzes a patient’s DNA to identify genetic variants that affect the metabolism and efficacy of psychiatric medications. Genetic research suggests that categorizing individuals based on genotypes will make the pharmacologic treatment of psychiatric illnesses more predictable and effective.

MAILING ADDRESS
Pathway Genomics Corporation
4755 Nexus Center Drive
San Diego CA, 92121
CLIENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
(858) 450-6600
(877) 505-7374
clientservices@pathway.com

Pathway Genomics Intro Video:

Pathway Genomics DNA Test Overview Video:


Sunday, November 1, 2015

NAMI San Diego

    Sponsored by DBSA San Diego

NAMI 101




NAMI San Diego Handout

PERT (Psychiatric Emergency Response Team)

September 1, 2015                                                                                                                Sponsored by DBSA San Diego

An Overview of PERT


Marla Kingkade
Law Enforcement Liaison, Community Research Foundation and Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)

Marla Kingkade will provide an interactive overview of the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT). The presentation will also cover how to contact law enforcement in the event of a mental health crisis and law enforcement response on the scene.

Marla Kingkade has been with PERT (the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team) for several years and coordinates the law enforcement portion of the PERT program. PERT, a division of Community Research Foundation, in partnership with San Diego County Health and Human Services, San Diego County Law Enforcement, and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI San Diego), contributes to the well-being of individuals with mental illness by actively and compassionately assisting individuals in crisis who come to the attention of law enforcement to access appropriate services and to optimize outcomes through on-scene assessments and referrals.

PERT Handout Document and Emergency Response Plan




PERT Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Video



2015.07.01 PERT Presentation to San Diego City Council