C-HRT Behavioral Health Tour

ECS Leadership; Behavioral Health Services; the County of San Diego; and California State Representatives visit C-HRT Safe Haven. November 2023.

SAN DIEGO – Last Friday, C-HRT Safe Haven welcomed Behavioral Health Services, the County of San Diego, and state representatives as part of the San Diego County CARE Act Tour. The visit showcased the C-HRT model, designed to support unhoused residents battling chronic substance use conditions in a secure and nurturing environment.

Diana, a current C-HRT resident, previously shared, “I started seeing the mental health people a lot more and started feeling more settled here. Now I feel like I can come home to something and be okay, be safe.” Her sentiments highlight the positive impact C-HRT has on its residents.

C-HRT Safe Haven client speak to tour participants. November 2023.

Thank you to the County of San Diego - Government, City of San Diego and Family Health Centers of San Diego for collaborating on this important community initiative.

To learn more about the C-HRT Safe Haven and its impact, please visit https://ow.ly/Rr8f50Qa3WH.

*Community Harm Reduction Team (C-HRT)

Para Las Familias Food Drive

SAN DIEGO – As we approach Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the remarkable support received for Para Las Familias' (PLF) Autumn Food Drive.

PLF provides outpatient behavioral and mental health services to underserved South Bay communities. Thanks to your contributions, we are building a stronger, healthier community.

Together, we are making a difference!

PLF staff pick up food drive donations from ECS Headquarters in National City. November 2023.

PLF staff show off food donations to support ECS families during the holidays. November 2023.

Behavioral Health Recovery Luncheon

ECS volunteers and board members serve the clients a tasty meal. November 2023.

SAN DIEGO – Last week, clients from ECS CERRC, ACCORD, and our two Safe Havens (Uptown and C-HRT), alongside government representatives, ECS staff, board members, and volunteers, gathered at St. Mark's Episcopal Church for a Thanksgiving Lunch dedicated to recovery.

ECS CERRC, ACCORD, and Safe Haven clients enjoy the recovery luncheon. November 2023.

Throughout the event, participants engaged in meaningful conversations, shared stories of triumph, and fostered new connections within our recovery community—all while enjoying a delightful Thanksgiving meal.

A heartfelt thank you is extended to every participant, volunteer, and supporter whose contributions played a vital role in making this event a success. Your presence and enthusiasm have left a lasting impact, serving as a powerful reminder that the journey to recovery is not a solitary one but a collective achievement.

ECS Awarded PRSA Bernays for Community Relations

The ECS Communications team, Head Start staff, and leadership smile with their PRSA Bernays award. November 2023.

Working closely with ECS Head Start, our communications team — Maria Simpson, Zayda Sarinana, and Adrienne Wilkerson — designed and implemented an impactful multichannel advertising campaign to amplify awareness of the free early childhood education and wraparound services Head Start offers to qualifying families.

In a proud moment, our comms team, Head Start staff, and ECS leadership accepted the PRSA San Diego's Edward L. Bernays Silver Merit Award for Community Relations in the nonprofit category. Blake Nelson, local chapter president, presented this honor.

A huge round of applause to our comms team for this fantastic achievement!