A right to privacy, dignity, respect, and humane care. A right to receive treatment for a diagnosed mental disorder that is provided in a method least restrictive of individual liberty and promotes personal independence.
Community-based mobile crisis response teams for children and adults experiencing a psychiatric emergency are available in English and Spanish 24/7 – Call (800) 398-0018 or text (909) 420-0560.
BH Director - Emery Cowan, LPCC, LMHC.
Behavioral Health Director Overview The Behavioral Health Director ensures an integrative approach, combining clinical expertise with organizational management to develop and implement effective behavioral health interventions, policies, and procedures.
Andrea Russell - Director of Human Resources & Risk Management - City of San Bernardino | LinkedIn.
In California, there are currently no state licenses, requirements or accreditation for these positions. However, there are a number of patient advocacy certificate programs offered online and through universities across the United States.
Georgina Yoshioka is San Bernardino County's new behavioral health director. Yoshioka, who served as interim behavioral health director since December 2021, was appointed by the county Supervisors.
Call your hospital and ask if they have a patient advocate on staff. Or you can search online for a patient advocate or patient representative in the hospital where you received care.