San Francisco Commissioner, LaVaughn King, who has worked over ten years in grassroots efforts to help eliminate stigma around receiving mental health care, working with groups like NAMI, National Alliance of Mental Illness and others, shares e-news that can give insights to help individuals and families. 

As a Community Leader, King's work encourages families and individuals to get the help that is available through the San Francisco Public Health Department and other resources.  Working with SFPHD professionals like Wanda Materre, King has provided film screenings, lectures and other community gatherings to help prevent or resolve mental health crises.  

The following e-news is sent Courtesy to W.E. Spotlight From San Francisco Commissioner, LaVaughn King, Director of Reducing Stigma in the South East San Francisco RSSE at San Francisco Department of Public Health

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