May 23, 2024
As Director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), Dr. Grant Colfax brings his experience and expertise in leading local and national initiatives that strengthen successful behavioral and mental health outcomes of the diverse communities he serves....
Mar 5, 2024
“I had this feeling of coming home,” Eve Meyer, former executive director of San Francisco Suicide Prevention (SFSP), fondly recalls being offered the role she would hold for three decades. Sharing the news of her acceptance with her brother, she was reminded by him...
Feb 15, 2024
“When we talk about different groups, whether gender, identity, or ethnicity, we must also talk about how they are shaped by their environment,” Felton Board Chair and neuropsychiatrist Dr. George Woods explains. “African Americans have historically been shaped by...
Oct 24, 2023
“My motto for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is ‘be bold, brave, and vulnerable in order to spread awareness.’ That’s how I’m supporting myself and supporting others,” said Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey, CEO of California Council of Community Behavioral Health...
Sep 21, 2023
Felton Institute’s deep commitment to supporting and reflecting the communities we serve is exemplified through our Deaf Community Counseling Services (DCCS), a mental health program that empowers Deaf and hard of hearing clients. Given our continued dedication to...
Mar 15, 2022
Over the last couple of years, the topic of equity has reached a level in public discourse that it hadn’t in years prior to the pandemic. Much of the discussion has centered on racial equity, but also the broader implications of equitable policies and practices across...
