In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, hosts Shieva and Nicole speak with Dr. Tomás Magaña, founding director of FACES for the Future Coalition and an adolescent medicine doctor. Dr. Magaña discussed how he and his co-founder were inspired to create FACES and described the program’s comprehensive approach, as well as crucial themes like code-switching and resilience…. [Read More]
We Are Partnering with OJJDP!
FACES for the Future is excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to support overdose and substance misuse prevention for youth! Building on the foundation of our existing Public Health Youth Corps program, previously focused on COVID-19, we will empower FACES students… [Read More]
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, in which we get to recognize and honor the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of the indigenous peoples of the United States. We not only acknowledge the resilience and strength of indigenous peoples but also work towards building a more inclusive and equitable society that respects and… [Read More]
Nurturing Youth Mental Health with Compassion
As we observe Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10, 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. According to the U.S. Surgeon… [Read More]
FACES Students Receive the Leslie Preston Memorial Scholarship!
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… [Read More]
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