06/03/2026
“New wellness specialist leads growth in mental health support for Sheriff’s Office staff.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is marking the month by strengthening its focus on employee wellness for both sworn and professional staff.
Over the past year, the Wellness Unit has expanded its services to make support more accessible, offering onsite wellbeing checks, peer support, digital tools, sleep rooms, healthier meal options, and chaplain services.
A key component of this growth is the agency’s partnership with O2X, which embeds a full time Mental Health Performance Specialist within the agency. Fernando Lopez works directly with staff, teaching skills that strengthen focus, reduce stress, improve relationships, and build healthy habits. He supports the team through group workshops, team building sessions, one-on-one consultations, and day-to-day conversations…”
Read the full Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office highlight on O2X Mental Performance Specialist Fernando Lopez through the link in our bio.