What's Up Doc: Mental Health Awareness

Join us during Mental Health Awareness Month to learn about French Hospital's initiatives to meet the behavioral health needs of our community.

The session will include discussions about:

  • Our community’s current mental health care needs and trends

  • What happens when a patient in a behavioral health crisis arrives at the Emergency Department

  • The resources available for patients at French Hospital and across San Luis Obispo County

  • How French Hospital collaborates with other organizations to serve the community

Speakers

Portrait of Matthew Scales, MD


Matthew Scales, MD, FACEP
Emergency Department Medical Director
and Chief of Medical Staff,
French Hospital Medical Center

Portrait of Jill Austin, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Jill Austin, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Nursing Director,
Behavioral Health Services,
French Hospital Medical Center

Moderator

Portrait of Kenneth Dalebout
Kenneth Dalebout

Vice President, Behavioral Health and Operations
Dignity Health - Central Coast 


This educational series provides general information and is not medical advice.

Special thanks to our What’s Up, Doc Presenting Sponsor: Dignified Hope Care

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What's Up Doc: Mental Health Awareness
Wacker Family Auditorium
Copeland Health Education Pavilion
French Hospital Medical Center
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
 
Attendees: 1 No Charge