County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board Recognizes Local Heroes
News Highlights
- “Heroes Awards” to take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
- Rovina Nimbalkar, Executive Director of NAMI, will be the keynote speaker.
- Awards will be presented to 12 recipients.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. March 18, 2024 The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board will host the 13th Annual Behavioral Health Community Heroes Awards on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at 333 W. Julian Street (Auditorium) in San Jose, CA. The keynote speaker will be Rovina Nimbalkar, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara County. The event will also be available via Zoom.
Each year, the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board hosts the Behavioral Health Community Heroes Awards to recognize individuals and organizations within the county who have demonstrated exemplary service to county residents suffering the effects of mental illness and substance use disorder.
Community Heroes are professional service providers, members of the faith-based community, law enforcement, and community members. The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The public is encouraged to attend the celebration and recognize those whose efforts improve the quality of life for county residents.
Registration Options
In-Person: 333 West Julian Street, San Jose – Auditorium (Check-In: 9:30 am)
Register here: https://bit.ly/2024HeroesAwards-InPerson
Please note: registration closes at midnight on April 21, 2024
Virtual Participation: Via Zoom
Register here: https://bit.ly/2024HeroesAwards-Virtual
Heroes Award Recipients
The Behavioral Health Board will recognize heroes in each of the following categories:
Agency: Hoppity Learning
Consumer/Client: Adria Joven
Educator: Amrita Vu, Los Gatos High School
Elected Official: Susan Ellenberg, County of Santa Clara, District 4 Supervisor
Faith-Based: Bridges of Hope
Family Member: Harold Brown, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Media: Jocelyn Dong and the Staff of Palo Alto Weekly
Mover and Shaker: Dr. Miguel Valencia, Gardner Family Health Network
Program: Santa Clara Assisted Outpatient Treatment/Telecare Corporation
Program: Center for Survivors of Torture Program, Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)
Volunteer: Dr. Amia Nash, Eating Disorders Resource Center
Young Mover and Shaker: Anagha Dogiparthi, Youth Task Force
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About the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board, composed of members of the community at large, clients, and family members of clients of the behavioral health system, represents the public interest and advises the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors on matters related to the administration of behavioral health services in Santa Clara County.