UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership

Sidewalk Stories: The Boat

Written by Kimberly Barrante; Narrated by Jonathan C. Fernandez; Artwork by Adrian Cruz; Produced by DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership Sidewalk Stories is insp

Sidewalk Stories: That's June

Written by Taylor Crawford; Narrated by Stephanie Y. Cole; Artwork by Adrian Cruz; Produced by DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership Sidewalk Stories is inspired b

Sidewalk Stories: Her Name is April

Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide. If this topic is triggering for you, please consider skipping this episode. If you or someone you know is in crisis,

Sidewalk Stories: The Process

Written by Brady Bryson; Narrated by Roni Orlina; Artwork by Adrian Cruz; Produced by DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership Sidewalk Stories is inspired by real-li

Sidewalk Stories: Francisco

Written by Kevin Grossman; Narrated by Amy Selma; Artwork by Adrian Cruz; Produced by DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership Sidewalk Stories is inspired by real-li

Sidewalk Stories: Glasses

Written by Erin Gruodis-Gimbel; Narrated by Roni Orlina; Artwork by Adrian Cruz; Produced by DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership Sidewalk Stories is inspired by

Sidewalk Stories: Maline's Waltz

Written by Tavis Vannucci; Narrated by Christian Gray; "Quando me'n vo" aria performed by Caroline Diehl; Artwork by Adrian Cruz; Produced by DMH + UCLA Public Mental Hea

Sidewalk Stories: Bones Don't Care

Written by Ryan Frances-Wright; Narrated by Gervais Weekes; Artwork by Adrian Cruz; Produced by DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership Sidewalk Stories is inspired

Sidewalk Stories: Swiss Army Book

Written by Joseph Mango; Narrated by Dominica Ivey; Artwork by Adrian Cruz; Produced by DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership Sidewalk Stories is inspired by real-

Sidewalk Stories: Soup Cans and 7-Eleven

Written by Zoe Simone; Narrated by Lydia Berger Gray; Artwork by Adrian Cruz; Produced by DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership Sidewalk Stories is inspired by rea

Sidewalk Stories Trailer

At PMHP, we're honored to share a new narrative podcast of 10 episodes titled Sidewalk Stories, inspired by real-life relationships between an unhoused person and their m

Divided Attention: The Intersection of ADHD and Substance Use Disorders

Presented by Ian McLoone, MPS, LPCC, LADC This practical training explores the critical intersection between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substanc

Essentials of Effective Teamwork in Intensive Mental Health Services

Presented by Madina Wardak, MSW, ACSW and Vanessa Porea, LPC, APCC, NCPRSS Effective team-based care is essential for positive outcomes in intensive mental health progra

Supporting Client Transitions with a Critical Time Intervention Approach

Presented by Danielle Cameron, LCSW, MSW The critical time intervention (CTI) model is a time-limited, evidence-based practice that mobilizes support for our communities

Supporting Clients Who Observe Ramadan

Presented by Madina Wardak, MSW, ACSW This presentation explores the observance of Ramadan, highlighting spiritual, cultural, and practical considerations that may affec

General Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills and Informed Interventions Part 2

Presented by Maggie Mullen, LCSW This training will outline the basics of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an evidence-based psychotherapy for emotion dysregulation t

General Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills and Informed Interventions Part 1

Presented by Maggie Mullen, LCSW This training will outline the basics of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an evidence-based psychotherapy for emotion dysregulation t

Approaches for Working With Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders Part 2

Presented by Danielle Cameron & Vanessa Porea. In this training, providers will gain an understanding of substance use and co-occurring disorders, along with considerati

Approaches for Working With Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders Part 1

Presented by Danielle Cameron & Vanessa Porea. In this training, providers will gain an understanding of substance use and co-occurring disorders, along with considerati

Managing Expectations and Goal Setting with Clients Who Display Resistance Behaviors

Presented by Danielle Cameron, LCSW The majority of behavioral health professionals can expect to face client resistance behaviors at some point in their careers. As com