Baguio HSO Mental Health & Wellness Unit

Baguio HSO Mental Health & Wellness Unit Psychosocial Support Appointment
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โ€œ๐€ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ž๐๐ ๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐›๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐๐ฌ ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ.โ€ -unknownOn September 16โ€“18, 2026, educators...
24/09/2026

โ€œ๐€ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ž๐๐ ๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐›๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐๐ฌ ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ.โ€ -unknown

On September 16โ€“18, 2026, educators and school personnel came together for the Mental Health First Aid + Neurologic Red Flags Training conducted by the HSO-Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Unit at Venus Parkview Hotel, Baguio City.

But this training was more than just lectures and discussions. It was about learning to pause, notice, listen, respond, and connect. ๐Ÿค

Participants explored how to provide initial support to individuals experiencing mental health concerns and emotional distress, while also learning to recognize neurologic red flags and distinguish possible neurologic emergencies from mental health presentations.

๐Ÿ’ก Recognize the warning signs.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Respond with compassion.
๐Ÿฅ Refer to appropriate care.
๐Ÿ’™ Support without judgment.

The three-day training was filled with meaningful discussions, practical learning, and shared experiences as participants strengthened their capacity to recognize, respond to, and appropriately refer individuals experiencing mental health concerns and possible neurologic emergencies.

The first day was productive and insightful, beginning with a discussion led by Dr. Rufina Abul, followed by the University of Baguio Nurses, who shared valuable knowledge and practical approaches to mental health and first aid. The second day focused on Therapeutic Communication, the Science of Addiction, and Attachment Theory, providing participants with deeper insights into effective communication, understanding addictive behaviors, and the importance of relationships and attachment in mental health. The third day brought the learning together through discussions on understanding neurologic red flags and differentiating neurologic emergencies from mental health presentations, helping participants become more attentive to warning signs that require timely and appropriate action.

Through continuous learning and collaboration, we take another step toward building safer, more compassionate, and more responsive schools and communities.

Because when we know what to look for, we become more prepared to act and sometimes, being ready to help can make all the difference. ๐Ÿ’™

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๐ŸŽ‰ ๐‡๐€๐๐๐˜ ๐๐ˆ๐‘๐“๐‡๐ƒ๐€๐˜, ๐’๐ˆ๐‘ ๐‘๐ˆ๐‚๐Š๐˜! ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ’™Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also the dedication, compassion, and me...
23/09/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐‡๐€๐๐๐˜ ๐๐ˆ๐‘๐“๐‡๐ƒ๐€๐˜, ๐’๐ˆ๐‘ ๐‘๐ˆ๐‚๐Š๐˜! ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ’™

Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also the dedication, compassion, and meaningful contributions you have shared with the Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Unit.

As our former Mental Health and Substance Use Program Manager, your leadership and commitment have left a lasting mark on our team and the communities we serve. Your passion for mental health, your genuine care for people, and your willingness to go beyond what is expected continue to inspire us. ๐Ÿ’™

Though you have moved on to a new chapter, the impact of your work and the memories we shared will always be part of the MHSUWU family. ๐Ÿซถ

May this new year of your life bring you joy, good health, meaningful opportunities, and countless reasons to keep smiling. โœจ

Happy Birthday, Sir Ricky B. Ducas Jr.! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽˆ
Your MHSUWU family is always cheering you on! ๐Ÿ’™

๐˜๐Ž๐” ๐Œ๐€๐“๐“๐„๐‘. ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐•๐Ž๐ˆ๐‚๐„ ๐Œ๐€๐“๐“๐„๐‘๐’. ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐‹๐ˆ๐…๐„ ๐Œ๐€๐“๐“๐„๐‘๐’. ๐Ÿ’™๐ˆ๐ง ๐จ๐›๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก, ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข...
22/09/2026

๐˜๐Ž๐” ๐Œ๐€๐“๐“๐„๐‘. ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐•๐Ž๐ˆ๐‚๐„ ๐Œ๐€๐“๐“๐„๐‘๐’. ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐‹๐ˆ๐…๐„ ๐Œ๐€๐“๐“๐„๐‘๐’. ๐Ÿ’™

๐ˆ๐ง ๐จ๐›๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก, ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‹๐š๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐.๐‹.๐”.๐„. ๐‹๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ข๐ ๐ง.

๐Ÿ“… ๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”
โฐ ๐Ÿ’:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐๐Œ ๐จ๐ง๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ
๐Ÿ“ ๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐“๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐ˆ๐๐“: ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐จ๐š๐
๐Ÿ“ ๐„๐๐ƒ ๐๐Ž๐ˆ๐๐“: ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐’๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ž

๐‹๐ž๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ, ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ฆ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ง๐จ ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ข๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ž.

โœจ ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ. ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ. ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐“๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ.

๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐‘๐„๐†๐ˆ๐’๐“๐‘๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐ˆ๐’ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐Ž๐๐„๐!
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๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐š๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ฐ๐š๐ฅ๐ค ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ๐ž, ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ.




๐‡๐€๐๐ƒ๐Ž๐† ๐ง๐  ๐๐€๐๐†๐”๐‹๐Ž: ๐˜๐€๐Š๐€๐ ๐’๐€ ๐’๐„๐‘๐๐ˆ๐’๐˜๐Ž๐๐† ๐Œ๐€๐˜ ๐Œ๐€๐‹๐€๐’๐€๐Š๐ˆ๐“The Baguio City Health Services Office (BCHSO) through the Mental He...
22/09/2026

๐‡๐€๐๐ƒ๐Ž๐† ๐ง๐  ๐๐€๐๐†๐”๐‹๐Ž: ๐˜๐€๐Š๐€๐ ๐’๐€ ๐’๐„๐‘๐๐ˆ๐’๐˜๐Ž๐๐† ๐Œ๐€๐˜ ๐Œ๐€๐‹๐€๐’๐€๐Š๐ˆ๐“

The Baguio City Health Services Office (BCHSO) through the Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Unit (MHSUWU), took part in Handog ng Pangulo: YAKAP, held at the Easter College Gymnasium in Guisad Central and SM City Baguio last September 14, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with the theme โ€œSerbisyong Pangkalusugan, Proteksiyong Pangkalahatanโ€ and complementary slogan โ€œMagpa-YAKAP ka na!โ€

The said medical program catered students and staff of Easter College to various medical services with the aim of providing free healthcare and basic government services to citizens. Free medical consultation, reproductive health kits, eGov services, immunization shots, and other health services were among the said activities, making the facilities more available to the people.

โœ๐Ÿ“ธ: Virgil Delos Reyes and Trisha Quinto - SLU Psychology Interns




STAY. THEREโ€™S MORE TO YOUR STORY. ๐Ÿ’™Today, the Baguio City Health Services Office โ€“ Mental Health and Wellness Unit joins...
10/09/2026

STAY. THEREโ€™S MORE TO YOUR STORY. ๐Ÿ’™

Today, the Baguio City Health Services Office โ€“ Mental Health and Wellness Unit joins the global community in raising awareness on su***de prevention and promoting hope, compassion, and connection.

Su***de prevention begins with creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, valued, and understood. Sometimes, a simple โ€œHow are you?โ€, a listening ear, or simply being present can make a meaningful difference to someone who may be struggling.

Let us continue to reach out, listen without judgment, and remind one another that asking for help is a sign of courageโ€”not weakness.

Together, let us build a community where seeking help is met with compassion, understanding, and supportโ€”not criticism or judgment.

Stay. Reach out. Listen. Connect. There is more to your story. ๐Ÿ’™




๐“ค๐“ท๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ฎ๐“ญ ๐“ฒ๐“ท ๐“’๐“ช๐“ป๐“ฎ, ๐“’๐“ธ๐“ท๐“ท๐“ฎ๐“ฌ๐“ฝ๐“ฎ๐“ญ ๐“ซ๐”‚ ๐“—๐“ธ๐“น๐“ฎ.As September marks the Su***de Prevention Month, today, September 10, 2026, different ...
10/09/2026

๐“ค๐“ท๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ฎ๐“ญ ๐“ฒ๐“ท ๐“’๐“ช๐“ป๐“ฎ, ๐“’๐“ธ๐“ท๐“ท๐“ฎ๐“ฌ๐“ฝ๐“ฎ๐“ญ ๐“ซ๐”‚ ๐“—๐“ธ๐“น๐“ฎ.

As September marks the Su***de Prevention Month, today, September 10, 2026, different mental health offices from the municipalities of Benguet stand side by side to turn a simple month in the calendar to something more meaningful; a reminder to always listen, to care, and that no one has face their battles alone.

With the theme, โ€œKalampagan para sa ligtas na Kaisipan, Boses at Ingay ng Pag-asa: Isang Benguet na nagkakaisa,โ€ the activity started off with a Motorcade from Bell House, La Trinidad to the Benguet Sports Complex, displaying the different vehicles adorned with colorful designs. At the venue, there was also different activities such as performances from different municipalities, yoga, photobooth, and bazaar inside the complex. A talk about mental health will also be happening later in the day, as well as โ€œVoices of Hopeโ€ concert.

As the sun shone brightly on this day, the collective gathering of Benguetโ€™s municipalities for World Su***de Prevention Day demonstrated that mental health awareness extends far beyond traditional seminars and clinical discussions. Under a clear, beautiful sky, the vibrant community activitiesโ€”from the energetic motorcade to yoga, creative performances, and musicโ€”brought warmth and life to the theme, โ€œKalampagan para sa ligtas na Kaisipan, Boses at Ingay ng Pag-asa.โ€ Ultimately, this reflects a powerful truth: like the sunshine breaking through the clouds, a unified community brings light to the darkest battles, ensuring no resident of Benguet ever has to walk alone.

โœ๐Ÿ“ธ Trisha Quinto, Abel Justine Dariano




๐Ÿ“ข ๐๐”๐๐‹๐ˆ๐‚ ๐€๐ƒ๐•๐ˆ๐’๐Ž๐‘๐˜Please be informed that Friday, September 11, 2026, has been declared a Special (Non-Working) Day throu...
10/09/2026

๐Ÿ“ข ๐๐”๐๐‹๐ˆ๐‚ ๐€๐ƒ๐•๐ˆ๐’๐Ž๐‘๐˜

Please be informed that Friday, September 11, 2026, has been declared a Special (Non-Working) Day throughout the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) pursuant to Proclamation No. 1389.

In observance of the declaration, government offices and concerned services in the region will be closed, subject to applicable rules and exemptions.

Regular office operations will resume on the next working day.

Thank you for your kind understanding. ๐Ÿ’™



๐๐ž๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ "๐Š๐š๐ฒ๐š ๐Œ๐จ '๐˜๐š๐ง": ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐Š๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ’›As we step into September, we observe National Su***d...
08/09/2026

๐๐ž๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ "๐Š๐š๐ฒ๐š ๐Œ๐จ '๐˜๐š๐ง": ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐Š๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ’›

As we step into September, we observe National Su***de Prevention Month. This is more than just an awareness campaign; it is a vital reminder that our words, our presence, and our willingness to listen can quite literally save lives.

In our culture, we are often told "Laban lang" or "Kaya mo 'yan." While Filipino resilience is beautiful, it can sometimes make us feel like we have to carry our heaviest burdens in absolute silence. We want to remind you today that reaching out is not a burden to others, and asking for professional or peer support is one of the bravest things you can do. You do not have to fight every battle alone.

At the same time, let this month be a call to radical kindness. You never truly know the unseen weight a classmate or friend is carrying behind a smile or a busy schedule. A genuine "Kumusta ka talaga?" (How are you, really?), a moment of patience, or a judgment-free listening ear can be the exact lifeline someone desperately needs today.

Letโ€™s change the narrative. Start the conversation. Check on your friends, and most importantly, be gentle with yourself.




08/09/2026

The Hierarchy of Su***de Prevention reminds us that while sharing resources is important, the greatest impact begins with early prevention:

๐Ÿง  Providing mental health education
๐Ÿค Removing barriers to therapy and support
๐Ÿ’› Strengthening connection and kindness in our communities

Every step helps build a stronger safety net for those who are struggling.

Let us create a culture where itโ€™s okay to not be okay, and where no one has to face their struggles alone.

๐Ÿง ๐ŸŽถ REWIRE: Neuroplasticity Through Movement and Music ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿง Learn. Move. Create. Connect. Heal.What if movement could help u...
07/09/2026

๐Ÿง ๐ŸŽถ REWIRE: Neuroplasticity Through Movement and Music ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿง 
Learn. Move. Create. Connect. Heal.

What if movement could help us heal, music could help us reconnect, and creativity could open new pathways for well-being? ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

On September 3โ€“4, 2026, the HSO โ€“ Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Unit brought this idea to life through a two-day workshop held at El Cielito Hotel, Baguio City, with participants from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-CAR, our service users, and their carers.

REWIRE explored the remarkable capacity of the brain to adapt, change, and grow through neuroplasticity, while discovering how music, movement, mindfulness, yoga, and creative expression can support emotional wellness, resilience, and recovery. ๐Ÿ’š

DAY 1 | Understanding & Creating
The day began with Ms. Emarose Gumaru of Slow Mornings, who explored How Music Shapes the Brain and the role of movement and dance in supporting brain and emotional health. This was followed by Dra. Florilyn Joyce Cabanilla, who shared valuable insights on Neuroplasticity in Special Populations: Dementia. The day continued with Ms. Jingle Melanie Marquez, who introduced participants to Neurographic Art, turning creativity into an avenue for reflection, self-expression, and connection.

DAY 2 | Moving & Reconnecting
The second day opened with a rejuvenating Yoga and Mindful Movement Session facilitated by Dra. Gwendolyn Cayad, encouraging participants to slow down, breathe, reconnect with their bodies, and be present in the moment. The day continued with engaging activities led by Ms. Emarose Gumaru of Slow Mornings and Ms. Jingle Melanie Marquez, allowing participants to experience the power of music, movement, and creative expression firsthand.

More than just a workshop, REWIRE was a shared experience of learning, movement, creativity, connection, and hope.

Because sometimes, caring for our mental health begins with something as simple as moving our bodies, listening to a song, creating something, taking a breath, and allowing ourselves to reconnect.

Letโ€™s continue to REWIRE, reconnect, and rediscover the many pathways toward mental wellness. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’š
//MH-rpd




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