Connect-OC will be kicking off a social media campaign to support Mental Health Month. The overarching theme for the month will be “Breaking Barriers” and each week will have a separate theme/focus. This week will focus on “Breaking the silence.” Content will incorporate positive affirmations, quotes, statistics, Each Mind Matters information, etc. that seek to…

This course seeks to increase participants understanding of Implicit Bias, where it comes from and how it shows up. Participants will be guided though a reflective activity to increase their own awareness of their own identities.  Lastly, participants will explore the tools created by Ken Hardy to apply to their practice to help navigate implicit…

This presentation is an introduction to mental health, how to practice self-care, and navigating mental health services. Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) – Zoom To register for presentation available to Orange County Residents, click link:  https://hipaa.jotform.com/wellnessessity400/intro-to-mental-health-may-19 Once registered, an email confirmation will be sent with further information about the Zoom meeting. Please…

This workshop introduces the benefits of practicing gratitude, how gratitude can change your perspective, and includes an activity where we create something to give to someone else to show gratitude. This presentation is also geared toward breaking the stigma associated with Mental Health. What is it? What influences it? How can we recognize the signs…

Zoom Virtual Presentation. To Register, https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdOCqqjkqH9JqDAYVGE_eDVUPxP4xkweu. BWW 519 Flyer

Dave Barton (Director/Playwright/Journalist) leads OUR STORIES Workshop to explore your story and ways to tell/share it with our community. REGISTER FOR SESSION AT: http://bit.ly/OurStoriesPRIDE Laguna Playhouse Zoom http://bit.ly/OSPrideZoom Please contact Dylan if you have any questions at: drussell@lagunaplayhouse.com 

Honest Hour is a safe space to seek answers to your mental health questions and connect through shared experiences. This month we will be discussing suicide prevention and coping tools for depression with male advocates in the mental health field. Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84343531205 For more information, please visit the website at: https://www.namioc.org/teens-young-adults Please call Amanda…

In recognition of Mental Health Month and Women’s Health Month, Connect-OC interns will be hosting a special Instagram  Live conversation for young adults 16-24 all about women’s physical and mental health and available community resources. Instagram Live: https://www.instagram.com/connect_oc/ For more information or if you have any questions please contact Blair Veraza at bveraza@p4w.org

Let’s de-clutter our mind, and tune in to the present moment. Learn how to treat yourself with kindness, compassion and acceptance. This workshop will focus on what mindfulness is and why it is imperative to our mental health. We will teach you coping skills, techniques to relax, and guide you through a soothing meditation. Join…

The O&E team will be hosting a 60-minute presentation about Suicide Prevention. The discussion will include information about statistics, protective & risk factors, warning signs, intrapersonal & interpersonal interventions, resources and more for optimal mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. There will also be an additional 30 minutes after the presentation for questions and…