Dr. Briana Rojas, chief psychologist and associate director with the Office of Employee Wellness, offered a simple message to grieving staff: Lean on each other.
“We are here today for the services for Agent Byrd,” Dr. Rojas said. “It is a sad day (but there are) a lot of folks here leaning on each other. And I imagine in the days and weeks to come, there’ll be a lot of leaning on each for support.”
She said it’s a difficult time for the department.
“A reminder in the days and weeks to come, to check in with one another, to utilize the resources within the department and throughout the community,” she said. “I encourage you to reach out to the Office of Employee Wellness if you need anything. Our California Chaplain Corps, our employee assistance program, and peer support program (are here for you). It’s an honor to be able to support everybody during this difficult time.”
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Video by TV Specialists Burnadette Durley and Richard Tan,
Chris Medina, Director (Specialist) of TV Communications Center,
and Emily Humpal, Information Officer II
Office of Public and Employee Communications
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