As we observe Mental Health Awareness Day, let's focus our attention on the mental wellbeing of our youth. Our mental health affects so many areas of our lives, including how we feel about ourselves, experience the world, build relationships, perform at school or work, and much more. While we’ve come a long way in reducing the stigma of mental health, there is still more to do. Nurturing the mental health of our youth is a responsibility we all share. Whether you are a parent, educator, healthcare professional, sibling, or friend, your role is pivotal in supporting young people and their mental well-being.

[Read more about what you can do HERE]

FACES is excited and grateful to announce that two of our South Alameda County students, Kevin Celedonio and Sofia Dominguez, received the 2023 Leslie Preston Memorial Scholarship from the Behavioral Health Collaborative of Alameda County. Kevin and Sofia were selected for their mental health advocacy efforts, resilience in the face of adversity, and their commitment to future careers in the behavioral health professions.

[Read more about the Leslie Preston Scholarship HERE]

Sofia Ledesema is a 2017 alumna of the FACES Behavioral Health Undergraduate Summit. She is now pursuing her Master’s in Public Health at UC Berkeley in Health and Social Behavior. FACES was one of the first programs where Sofia saw people from her own community in the healthcare workforce, and helped her realize not only did she belong in higher education, but her lived experience was important in informing her work.

[Read more about her journey HERE]

Courtney Ma is the Program Coordinator for FACES for the Future in Sacramento. She was born and raised in Sacramento and received her Bachelor’s degree from Creighton University. Passionate about health education, she’s worked as a tutor for students ranging from middle school to college in subjects including math, English, and biological sciences. In her free time, Courtney enjoys volunteering, baking, and most recently has taken up painting, a hobby she picked up during the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s excited to work with and serve the community she grew up in and is looking forward to building relationships with the students, staff, and partners of the FACES Sacramento Program.

FACES is hiring!

Are you interested in leading a fun and dedicated team making impact in the lives of high school students in California and beyond? FACES for the Future Coalition at PHI is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Program Manager to join us in our work. Job duties include Program Coordinator support, curriculum development, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

[Click here for more information!]

Become an AmeriCorps VISTA with FACES!

Join over 7,000 AmeriCorps members in the VISTA program to gain professional experience and leadership skills! FACES is currently accepting VISTAs in our South Alameda Program.

[Click here for more information!]

Help support FACES workshops!

FACES is actively seeking donations to support our students and programs in California and beyond.

As the school year begins, donations will be used to support workshop supply costs.

Your support helps us grow the next generation of diverse health professionals.

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