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...
Mar 1, 2024
“When a child can connect with their teacher in their native language, Spanish, and with someone who understands the cultural values and upbringing typical of Latino children, they are more effectively able to build rapport and support the child’s holistic growth and...
Feb 21, 2024
Celebrating Black History Month is an acknowledgment of the rich history and many contributions of Africans across the diaspora. It is also awareness of many societal obstacles confronting a population with a long history of circumventing or overcoming discriminatory...
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...
Feb 15, 2024
Dr. Michelle Clark, Medical Director for Felton Institute’s Justice Services Division, brings her diverse experience working with justice-involved populations, particularly African American communities, impacted by mental health issues. Racism and societal factors...
Feb 8, 2024
I Am Black History To celebrate Black History Month, we’re showcasing a ‘Wall of Quotes’ at our East Bay headquarters in Alameda! Felton staff sent us a collection of inspirational, funny, and touching quotes from Black leaders, family, friends,...
