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Beyond tolerance: the mental health of queer youth

By Jessica Parga

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Illustrations by Brea SpencerApril 29, 2026April 28, 2026

Lea este artículo en español aquí. On a winter evening, four friends meet to catch up at a local park. Among them is Gael Barba-Solis, a student who created one […]

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors was presented a report on the county's behavioral health department Nov. 21. Photo by Monserrat Solis.

County Behavioral Health Department works to improve morale and leadership

by Monserrat Solis November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Danielle Burke and Kris Waller. Photo by Robert Eliason.

News

Gabilan Chapter Seneca seeks a children’s therapist for Hollister clinic

by Robert Eliason March 10, 2023March 11, 2023

Officer Staci Esqueda is heading the program to register special needs individuals in the police database. Photo by John Chadwell.

Hollister police to register personal data on special needs individuals

by John Chadwell March 24, 2022March 25, 2022

Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Public meetings for the week of Feb. 28

by BenitoLink Staff February 28, 2022March 1, 2022

Behavioral Health to increase services

by County of San Benito Behavioral Health Department July 30, 2021

Image from video released by Hollister Police Department of an officer involved shooting on Dec. 8.

News

Hollister police officer completes training to avoid conflicts involving the mentally ill

by John Chadwell July 22, 2021July 23, 2021

Hollister Police Officer Esqueda and Behavioral Health Management Services Manager Nancy Abellera. Photo courtesy of HPD.

HPD partners with San Benito Behavioral Health with the S.A.F.E. Program

by BenitoLink Staff July 1, 2021March 27, 2025

Contributed Articles

Behavioral Health promotes Mental Health Awareness Month

by County of San Benito Behavioral Health Department May 1, 2021May 4, 2021

Behavioral Health Diversion and Reentry Court program graduates participant

by County of San Benito Behavioral Health Department December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

San Benito County Office of Education. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

SBC Office of Education collaborates with Behavioral Health Department for mental health services

by BenitoLink Staff November 17, 2020

Post-election mental health tips

by County of San Benito Behavioral Health Department November 5, 2020

Hollister first responders taking part in an active shooter drill. They drill regularly for crisis incidents. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Local agencies partner to create Crisis Response Team

by John Chadwell July 19, 2020July 21, 2020

Photo provided by Behavioral Health.

Behavioral Health program is a success for local resident

by County of San Benito Behavioral Health Department June 18, 2020

Behavioral Health taking measures to ensure services continue

by County of San Benito Behavioral Health Department March 24, 2020March 25, 2020