Painted Brain

Painted Brain Painted Brain creates lasting, community-based solutions to mental health challenges and the impact of social injustice through arts, advocacy, and enterprise.

Painted Brain is an innovative peer-run mental health arts and tech organization that uses a peer model focused on recovery. Painted Brain defines a peer employee as any person with lived mental health challenges and or trauma including but not limited to: social injustice, interpersonal violence, societal exclusion. Painted Brain considers all of its’s employees as peers, where there is no separation from community members to clinicians to executives; all identify with having mental health challenges.

We carry forward the legacy of Black leaders in mental health— trailblazers who redefined healing for generations to com...
02/28/2026

We carry forward the legacy of Black leaders in mental health— trailblazers who redefined healing for generations to come. Because of their courage, research, and leadership, we understand more about racial trauma, resilience, and culturally responsive care.

But the statistics show there is still work to do.

Painted Brain is committed to continuing that work by equipping communities with the tools to lead change.

Join our peer training program to support mental health in your communities, build inclusive spaces, combat racism, and create lasting change. Check out our linktree for more information.

Launch Your Career with a Scholarship Opportunity! 🧠💡Apply for the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program before...
02/23/2026

Launch Your Career with a Scholarship Opportunity! 🧠💡

Apply for the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program before the March 16 deadline. This scholarship fully covers the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training at Painted Brain, giving you the skills and credentials to begin a meaningful and impactful career.💪🏽🌟

📌Your future starts here! Application: https://hubs.ly/Q044jkKb0

📌To Learn more about the scholarship, sign up for a virtual information Session with Painted Brain! We’ll review the grant guide, eligibility requirements, service obligations, and how to determine if this opportunity is right for you. Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q044jm8f0

Congratulations to the first cohort of the Contra Costa Peer Leadership Academy on completing their training! 🎉For their...
02/20/2026

Congratulations to the first cohort of the Contra Costa Peer Leadership Academy on completing their training! 🎉

For their final session, each leader prepared and delivered a powerful 3-minute public forum speech on an issue that matters deeply to them—stories thoughtfully developed throughout the curriculum.
Throughout the program, these leaders leaned into the process with courage and authenticity. They transformed their Stories of Self, Us, and Now into purpose-driven narratives that speak truth to power. Their growth, commitment, and bravery truly stood out.

This milestone marks not just the end of a training, but the beginning of continued leadership and impact in the community.

Live/or work in Contra Costa County and interested in joining our next cohort? Click first link in bio to sign up! 

For any more questions or inquiries, reach out to contracostapeerleadership@paintedbrain.org.

Interested in a career in Mental Health?Join us for our Painted Brain Open House, where you will discover everything abo...
02/17/2026

Interested in a career in Mental Health?
Join us for our Painted Brain Open House, where you will discover everything about becoming a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist🌟

📅 Date: Monday, March 2
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
📍 Virtual Event on Zoom

🔗 Click link in our linktree, first link in bio!

Passionate about community support?
Ready to create meaningful change?
Looking for a purpose-driven career?

Imagine turning your personal experiences into a powerful career.

✓ 100% Scholarship for qualified CA Applicants
✓ Professional Career Pathway and placement support
✓ No Previous Experience Required
✓ Language Support Available
✓ Learn Remotely
✓ Testing & Resume Writing Support Available

Your journey of transformation starts here. No cost. No barriers. Just opportunity.

Let’s break barriers in mental health together! 💛🧠

02/13/2026

Do you have a Psychiatric Advance Directive? A Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) is more than a legal form, it’s your voice when you need it most. If you ever face a mental health or substance use crisis, a PAD ensures your preferences are known and respected, even when you can’t speak for yourself.

Think of it as your personal spokesperson for care. It guides others on:
-How to communicate with you in a way that feels safe
-Who you want by your side for support
-Which treatments and approaches have helped you in the past
-Where you feel most comfortable receiving care

Creating a PAD gives you clarity, control, and peace of mind, so your care always aligns with what works best for you. It’s now even easier to create a PAD with the new website launch—click here to get started https://hubs.ly/Q0434Gdx0.

You can help shape the behavioral health system in California 💪📢! Our partners at the Commission for Behavioral Health (...
02/11/2026

You can help shape the behavioral health system in California 💪📢! Our partners at the Commission for Behavioral Health (CBH) have just released their Behavioral Health Services Act “Community Partner Toolkit,” a resource to reduce your burden and overwhelm so you can participate in your county’s behavioral health planning process. Access toolkit- link in bio!

Inside the toolkit, you’ll find easy-to-understand information about:

What is the community planning process?
Where does the money come from?
Who can participate in the community planning process?
Why is it important to participate in the planning process?
When does the community planning process happen?
How you can participate in the process

02/07/2026

We’re excited to share that our ECM services have now expanded to Northern California in addition to Southern California, allowing us to reach and support even more individuals and families in need of compassionate, community-based care. 💪🧠

Whether you’re managing mental health challenges, struggling with housing instability, coordinating multiple medical appointments, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, ECM connects you with the resources and support you need. Our team helps you find and maintain safe, stable housing, coordinate your healthcare appointments, and ensure all your providers are working together toward your wellness goals.💛

If you’re interested in signing up, you can fill out the interest form here:
https://hubs.ly/Q0428yZZ0

Shoutout to our Cohort 1 for crushing their first week at The Peer Leadership Academy! 🙌 It’s not too late to join, we’v...
02/04/2026

Shoutout to our Cohort 1 for crushing their first week at The Peer Leadership Academy! 🙌 It’s not too late to join, we’ve officially added new dates. Register now via the link in our bio.

The Painted Brain Peer Leadership Academy empowers Contra Costa County residents with behavioral health experience to become strong community leaders 🧠📢 In just four weeks, participants build skills in public speaking, advocacy, and navigating local systems, with support from a dedicated mentor. Small classes, accessibility assistance, and stipends make it easy to use lived experience to create real change in the community.

Applicants must live or work in Contra Costa County.

For any questions, email contracostapeerleadership@paintedbrain.org or call
(805) 293-7813

Español * Cohorte 2 ha sido cancelado.
¡Un saludo a nuestra primera promoción por su excelente primera semana en la Academia de Liderazgo entre Pares! 🙌 Todavía estás a tiempo de unirte, hemos añadido nuevas fechas. Regístrate ahora a través del enlace en nuestra biografía.

La Academia de Liderazgo entre Pares de Painted Brain capacita a los residentes del Condado de Contra Costa con experiencia en salud mental para que se conviertan en líderes comunitarios influyentes 🧠📢 En solo cuatro semanas, los participantes desarrollan habilidades en oratoria, defensa de derechos y manejo de los sistemas locales, con el apoyo de un mentor dedicado. Clases reducidas, asistencia para la accesibilidad y estipendios facilitan el uso de la experiencia personal para generar un cambio real en la comunidad.

Los solicitantes deben vivir o trabajar en el Condado de Contra Costa.

Para cualquier pregunta, envía un correo electrónico a contracostapeerleadership@paintedbrain.org o llama al
(805) 293-7813

At Painted Brain, we are committed to holding space for community, creativity, and care. Amid recent events, many people...
02/02/2026

At Painted Brain, we are committed to holding space for community, creativity, and care. Amid recent events, many people across the country are experiencing increased stress, fear, trauma, and uncertainty in their daily lives.

If you’ve been impacted by recent events, you are not alone. Please know that you are seen, valued, and welcome here. Whether you need a place to decompress, create, connect, or simply exist, you belong.

📍 Painted Brain offers a safe space to rest, reflect, and be in community.

-Peer-led workshops
-Mental health support
-No judgment. Just community.

⚖️ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS — PROTECT YOURSELF & YOUR COMMUNITY

✔️ You do NOT have to open the door unless officials present a warrant signed by a judge.
✔️ You do NOT have to answer questions from law enforcement or immigration agents.
✔️ You do NOT have to sign anything you don’t understand or agree with.
✔️ You have the right to remain silent.
✔️ You have the right to speak with a lawyer.

01/28/2026

If you are looking to renew your Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification, take our Law & Ethics Course! Law & ethics is our 6-hour asynchronous course designed to equip you with essential knowledge to navigate complex situations with confidence and integrity by guiding you through the legal and ethical considerations key to your role. So not only, do you take a step to renew your certification, but you also learn how to navigate complex situations with confidence and integrity.🧠🤝⚖️

You can sign up through the first link in our bio!

01/23/2026

Tristan Scremin, Painted Brain’s Lead Peer Support Specialist, shares how volunteer supporters make a real difference in the CARE Act process, drawing from his lived experience with schizophrenia. This discussion guide supports county behavioral health staff in leading meaningful conversations with CARE participants and potential volunteer supporters, offering tailored prompts and reflection questions to clarify the volunteer role, set expectations, and address questions or concerns.

You can view the full video and learn more about the Care ACT through link in bio. 🧠📢

If you or someone you know is living with schizophrenia and facing repeated hospitalizations, housing instability, legal challenges, or other barriers, the CARE Act may offer a new path forward. Through a coordinated support team, the CARE Act centers your goals and choices while helping connect you to mental health care, substance use treatment, housing, and medications that support recovery—providing a compassionate pathway toward stability and hope💛

01/23/2026

Tristan Scremin, Painted Brain’s Lead Peer Support Specialist, shares how volunteer supporters make a real difference in the CARE Act process, drawing from his lived experience with schizophrenia. This discussion guide supports county behavioral health staff in leading meaningful conversations with CARE participants and potential volunteer supporters, offering tailored prompts and reflection questions to clarify the volunteer role, set expectations, and address questions or concerns.

You can view the full video and learn more about the Care ACT through https://care-act.org/resource/understanding-the-volunteer-supporter-role-in-the-care-act-process-a-peers-perspective/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=400097658&utm_content=400097658&utm_source=hs_email

🧠📢

If you or someone you know is living with schizophrenia and facing repeated hospitalizations, housing instability, legal challenges, or other barriers, the CARE Act may offer a new path forward. Through a coordinated support team, the CARE Act centers your goals and choices while helping connect you to mental health care, substance use treatment, housing, and medications that support recovery—providing a compassionate pathway toward stability and hope💛

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3350 W 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA
90004

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 2pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 6:30pm

Telephone

+12132893578

Website

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