Starting Out Strong - Alameda County MPCAH

July is Minority Mental Health Month

Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell ✨
As a journalist, author, and fierce advocate, Bebe Moore Campbell dedicated her life to mental health equity for Black and underrepresented communities.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established in her honor to continue that vital work.

Our culture, race, and ethnicity deeply shape how we experience the world—and how we experience mental health. True support means recognizing those unique intersectional needs.

🌱 Let’s honor her legacy by breaking the stigma and advocating for culturally responsive care.

Health

❓How do I know if my baby is getting enough to eat?
❤️Signs your baby is getting enough to eat.
Many mothers worry whether they can make enough milk for their baby. These signs can help you to know that your baby is getting enough:

👉Your baby is breastfeeding often, 8-12 times per day (24 hours).
👉You can see and hear your baby swallowing while breastfeeding.
👉Your baby seems content after a feeding.
👉Your baby is steadily gaining weight. It is normal for breastfed babies to lose some weight in the first week following birth. However, they should be back to their birth weight by day 10 to 14 of life.
👉Your baby has enough pees and poops throughout the day

ALAMEDA COUNTY STARTING OUT STRONG supports pregnant women/people, fathers, women with a pregnancy or infant loss, and families with newborns and young children.
We offer connection to community resources, health care providers,
& health insurance for Alameda County residents.

☎️Contact us: 510-667-4333 or visit StartingOutStrong.info
Language interpretation available

PLEASE SHARE WITH THE SPANISH SPEAKING COMMUNITY!

“Mamá a Mamá – ¡Juntas podemos hacer mucho más!”
Espacio seguro para mamás con depresión y ansiedad perinatal.
📅 Jueves, 23 de julio de 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (6 semanas)
📍 Ubicación: 1100 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro, CA
🔗Se requiere registro. Escanea el código QR o visita el enlace para inscribirte: tinyurl.com/Grupo-de-Apoyo-7-23-2026
📞Para más información: Yesenia Chávez, MSW, LCSW – 510-704-3171

June is Men's Health Month—and supporting dads is supporting family health.
Fathers and father figures play a vital role in the health and well-being of children, families, and communities. When dads have access to support, education, and resources, they are better equipped to care for themselves and those who depend on them.
Whether you're a new dad, expecting father, or looking for guidance and support, we're here to help.

Our services include:
✔️ Father/Father-Figure Engagement, Health Promotion & Intake Assessment (Outreach)
✔️ Case Management
✔️ Care Coordination
✔️ Group Health Education, including:
• Café Dad
• Boot Camp for New Dads

Getting started is easy:
📋 Complete our Confidential Referral Form online at www.StartingOutStrong.info
📞 Questions? Call (510) 667-4333 and our team will be happy to assist you.
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