Suicide Prevention Presentation for Adolescents presented by Didi Hirsch

This presentation will provide a basic overview of suicide prevention. Participants will learn about the nature of suicide, related statistics, risk factors and warning signs. Participants will also learn what to do and who to talk to when a friend or family member is suicidal. Location: Virtual presentation. To register, call 949-764-6542 or email rocio.valenciavega@hoag.org

OUR STORIES – LGBTQUIA+ Workshop Session

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

O&E Collaborative MHA Month Event: “In the Time of COVID: Feeling is Healing” Conference

The Priority Center’s O&E program, together with Western Youth Services and OCAPICA present their first annual virtual event to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event focuses on stigma reduction through virtual live educational webinars presented by a keynote speaker, pre-recorded webinars on topics of mental health, and a…

Seneca Family of Agencies Presents Responding to Crisis Calls/Messages

This training explores the steps and considerations to take when receiving a call or message from someone experiencing a crisis. Targeted audience: Mental Health Professionals in a direct-care setting Virtual event (Zoom). To register for this training, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seneca-responding-to-crisiscallsmessages-tickets-140444977709 For more information or questions regarding this event, please email: training@westernyouthservices.org.

Western Youth Services Presents The S Word Talking about Suicide Prevention

THE S WORD skillfully weaves stories of survivors from a cross section of America including LGBT, African American and Asian American communities, who candidly share their profoundly emotional stories of trauma, mental health challenges, survival and advocacy.  The film’s narrative flows organically from one story to the next, starting with personal moments and building emotional…

Virtual Hangouts: Virtual Yoga: Calm Your Body

Come de-stress with us! Join us to learn how to calm your body thought the yoga principles of tension and relaxation. English and Spanish To register, text "YOGA" to 704-696-1126 To view the flyer, click here LHA-YOGA-MAY13

Mental Health Awareness – Coping Skills

Easterseals Southern California Outreach & Engagement services hosts a 45-minute webinar to discuss coping skills for those who are experiencing isolation, depressive, and anxiety symptoms during an unprecedented time. In the era of COVID-19, many maybe experiencing increased depressive & anxiety symptoms relating to the isolation being experienced or stress of a global pandemic. Virtual…

Supporting Youth Mental Health

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Student Advocates for Mental Health (SAMH) Program will be hosting a “Supporting Youth Mental Health” presentation through OCDE’s Family Community Partnership Network. This presentation will be facilitated by Directing Change co-founder, Stan Collins. He will discuss mental health challenges brought to light by students participating in the SAMH…

Addiction and Co-dependency (in FARSI)

In this webinar we will discuss  the relationship between addiction and codependency, their effects on relationships, and family dynamics. Presenter: Siamak Afshar, CADCII Founder, Transforming Life Center Zoom Webinar - Join Zoom Meeting Addiction and Co-dependency (in FARSI) Meeting ID: 981 3618 5406 Passcode: 386206 Please email or call Shana if you have any questions…

Nutrition for Mental Health

This workshop is in collaboration with PODER to teach participants about the power of nutrition for mental wellness. Location: Virtual presentation facilitated in Spanish. To register, call 949-764-6542 or email rocio.valenciavega@hoag.org