Painted Brain

01/12/2026

La Academia de Liderazgo entre Pares de Painted Brain capacita a 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. Las clases reducidas, la asistencia para la accesibilidad y los 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.

Puede postularse ahora a través de este enlace:
En español: https://hubs.ly/Q03-vrMf0

Tenga en cuenta que ahora se requiere un número de teléfono en la solicitud para poder agregar a los participantes a nuestro canal de comunicación de GroupMe.

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

01/09/2026

We are reaching out to our valued county and community partners to better understand the training needs of your staff and the clients you serve. Your organization plays a critical role in our shared mission, and equipping your team with the right knowledge and skills is essential for continued success and impact. To ensure that our future training offerings are relevant, valuable, and directly meet your needs, we are requesting your input.

This brief survey will ask you about the types of training topics your staff would find most beneficial, as well as subjects that could be useful for your clients/service users.

Your feedback is crucial! The information you provide will directly inform the development of our training offerings, helping us prioritize and tailor resources that support your organizational goals and enhance client services.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey. We look forward to building a stronger training partnership with you.

Link to survey:

We are reaching out to our valued county and community partners to better understand the training needs of your staff and the clients you serve. Your organization plays a critical role in our shared mission, and equipping your team with the right knowledge and skills is essential for continued succe...

01/06/2026

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.

You can apply now using this link:

For English: https://hubs.ly/Q03ZB2rD0

por español: https://hubs.ly/Q03ZB2zR0

Please note that phone numbers are now required in application, so we can add participants to our GroupMe communication channel.

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

12/31/2025

With 2025 coming to end, we want to highlight the community and services that made our mission possible this year. We thank our partners and staff for making ECM, peer training programs, Project New Start, & arts programming a reality. Thanks to the work and heart put behind these programs and services, thousands of people have been able to make their wellness journey a reality.

We’re proud to share 100% of our clients who needed immediate housing have been successfully placed. A huge thank you to our ECM staff and partners for their dedication to supporting underserved communities and helping people get off the streets. We are strongly committed to ensuring every ECM client receives the support and opportunities they deserve.

To keep these programs and hope alive for our community amidst funding cuts, your continued involvement, whether through spreading the word, joining our programs, or contributing to our end-of-year fundraiser, helps keep our doors open to those who rely on Painted Brain as a place of healing, creativity, and connection.

Together, we can be the solution and keep pushing community mental health for all!

12/29/2025

Painted to excited to support Cal Voices's “Peer-ing Forward: The Future of Peer Services in California” Conference ❤️Registration is now open!

Join Cal Voices’ ACCESS California program on Friday, January 23, 2026, for a full-day event exploring the Public Behavioral Health Transformation and its impact on peers and consumer-operated agencies. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Register today! https://hubs.ly/Q03Y-qc00

Breakfast, lunch, refreshments, CE hours, and financial assistance options are available. We look forward to seeing you there!

12/26/2025

We spoke with art program coordinator Kevin Ly about Art in Motion, Painted Brain’s new artist development program supporting emerging and underrepresented creatives.🧠🖋️

Through the support of the LA County of Arts and Culture, this program offers six workshops and creative opportunities to help emerging and underrepresented artists strengthen their artistic identity, expand their professional presence, and connect their work to community impact.

Workshop sign-ups are now open! You can sign up for each workshop individually through the events tab on our website https://hubs.ly/Q03Y-97s0

https://hubs.ly/Q03Y-9b70

12/22/2025

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, Jan 5
⏰ 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! 💛🧠

12/19/2025

✨ Holiday Closure Notice ✨

The Painted Brain Community Center will be closed from 12/19–1/1 as we take time to rest and recharge for the holidays.

We’ll be back and ready to welcome you starting January 5 💙

Thank you for being part of our community—we wish you a safe, restful, and creative holiday season!

12/17/2025

Turn your personal journey into a profession as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist. Painted Brain’s Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training is open for enrollment! Spots are filling up quickly—secure yours today! See the available openings in our Winter schedule below.

This is your chance to turn lived experience into purpose-driven support, and earn a state-recognized certification while you’re at it. Apply on our website https://hubs.ly/Q03Yp-bC0. Click first link in bio for more information.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career, deepen your skills, or make a difference in your community — this is your moment.

🌱 Get certified. Change lives.

Feb 18th, 2026 - March 11th, 2026
TWTh 4 weeks, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

12/16/2025

Ready to move your art forward?🖋️
Join Art in Motion, Painted Brain’s new artist development program supporting emerging and underrepresented creatives. Grow your practice, elevate your voice, and make your impact.🧠

Through the support of the LA County of Arts and Culture, this program offers six workshops and creative opportunities to help emerging and underrepresented artists strengthen their artistic identity, expand their professional presence, and connect their work to community impact.

Workshop sign-ups are now open. You can sign up for each workshop individually through our arts & workshops in our linktree! First link in bio