In a portable building next to Grass Valley Charter School, one woman is making a positive difference in the lives of the region’s Latino families. Maria (Rocio) Mojica-Bierwirth works with youth and adults in Nevada County to provide English Language Development and mental health awareness through the PARTNERS Family Resource Center.
Maria (Rocio) Mojica-Bierwirth works with youth and adults in Nevada County to provide English Language Development and mental health awareness through the PARTNERS Family Resource Center.
“I’m kind of the one that’s the conduit. I’ll help anybody who needs help,” Mojica-Bierwirth said.
She first came to the position in 2019 to help destigmatize mental health and shine a light on suicide prevention by providing Spanish translated resources and classes. Her role funded by Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and Nevada County Behavioral Health has grown to be so much more.
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