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MENTAL HEALTH

The Center for Independence of San Mateo promotes full and equal community integration and participation ​for people with all disabilities in San Mateo County, 
​including those with mental health conditions, with and without physical disabilities.
CID IS COMMITTED TO ADVOCATING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES AND FACE INEQUALITIES, HARSH CONDITIONS, AND BARRIERS TO CARE. 

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN ISOLATED
DUE TO IGNORANCE, NEGLECT, SUPERSTITION, AND FEAR (UNITED NATIONS).
DISABILITY RIGHTS WERE FIRST FRAMED AS A HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE IN THE LEGAL LITERATURE IN THE EARLY NINETIES.
ALTHOUGH LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND INITIATIVES HAVE
BEEN PUT IN PLACE TO ENSURE EQUAL RIGHTS FOR
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,
LARGE GAPS REMAIN. 


We have created this page to help you through your journey in the mental health world:  whether you are a consumer, family member, friend, or advocate yourself. 

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Mental Health Blog

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Mental Health Overview



Start here.



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San Mateo County Services

Whether you are new to mental health care, or whether you need to adjust your services, this guide will help you navigate the system.

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Informational Guide



There are more questions than there are answers on mental health conditions, however this guide is a start to help address your concerns.

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