Every year, the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board hosts an Annual Community Behavioral Health Heroes Award Luncheon in Santa Clara County on the first Wednesday in May. The board recognizes individuals and organizations within Santa Clara County who have demonstrated exemplary service to County residents suffering the effects of mental illness. Those that are recognized have performed tirelessly in their efforts to improve the lives of those they serve. These heroes are community members, professional service providers, law enforcement, as well as those in the faith-based community.

This year  Barry Goldman-Hall, professor, School of Social Work is being recognized as an “Educator Hero,” for the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board!  He will be recognized at their “8th Annual SCC BHB Community Behavioral Health Heroes Award Luncheon May 1st.

On behalf of the School of Social Work, congratulations Barry!