Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention and Tobacco Prevention Program Community Education

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services provides a continuum of services for children, youth, families, adults and older adults for the prevention, early intervention and treatment of serious mental illness and/or substance use conditions. We are committed to supporting treatment of the whole person to achieve wellness and recovery, and promoting the physical and behavioral health of individuals, families and communities we serve.

Vision

Individuals, families, and communities fulfill their promise and successfully pursue their dreams in a society where stigma and discrimination against those with mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addiction are remnants of the past.

Mission

We build opportunities for people with or at risk of alcohol and drug addiction and mental health challenges to achieve wellness and/or recovery through partnership, innovation, and excellence.

Values

• Potential

We are inspired by the individuals and families we serve, their achievements and potential for wellness and recovery.

• Power

The people, families, and communities we serve and the members of our workforce guide the care we provide and shape policies and practices.

• Partnerships

We can achieve our mission and progress towards our vision only through mutual and respectful partnerships that enhance our capabilities and build our capacity.

• Performance

We use proven practices, opportunities, and technologies to prevent and/or reduce the impacts of mental illness and addiction and to promote the health of the individuals, families and communities we serve.