Connect-OC Coalition Meeting

Connect-OC Coalition Meetings are held monthly on the last Friday from 10:00am-11:30am via Zoom.  Meetings are open to all local Orange County mental health professionals/providers,  local Orange County young adults 16-24, local Orange County high school/college staff, faculty, professors. This meeting will discuss relational trauma and services available to Transitional Age Youth in Orange County.…

Día del Niño: Partnership with Unidos South OC

We are delighted to partner with Unidos South OC for this event in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. This event will be a cross between a resource faire and a festival for families in the community. The WYS O&E team will host a table with SWAG Bags with items to support and enhance learning…

Child Abuse Prevention Caravan and Closing Ceremony (Caravana de Prevención del Abuse Infantil y Ceremonia de Clausura)

Latino Health Access will be hosting a Caravan focusing on child abuse prevention as part of the Blue Ribbon month. The caravan will visit different Santa Ana Neighbors and will culminate at LHA’s parking lot. In addition, there will be information, resources and fun activities on mental health support available for the community. Organization: Latino Health…

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Student Advocates for Mental Health Social Media Campaign

The Orange County Department of Education's Student Advocates for Mental Health program will be posting weekly messages on social media. The messages will support Mental Health Awareness Month with an emphasis on having open conversations about mental health, sharing healthy coping and self-care strategies, and promoting community resources. You can find the posts on @studentadvocatesformh,…

Sex Education, Substance Use and Mental Health Within the LGBTQ+ Community Webinar.

The O&E Team will be partnering with the APAIT LA Office to host a 60-minute presentation which aims to promote positive and healthy outcomes relating to risks on substance abuse and sexual health within the LGBTQ+ community. The O&E team will discuss the impact that sex and substance use can have on our mental health.…

Homework Halftime: Make Time For Self-Care

Finals are stressful but study breaks aren’t! Take a short study break with NAMI-OC. Take part in a variety of stress busting activities and put your mental health first this study season! Organization: NAMI Orange County Location: Instagram Live Join us on Instagram Live on May 2nd to learn how to make your own self-care plan. Making…

Social Media and Mental Health

Many of us rely on social media platforms to find and connect with each other. While each has its benefits, it’s important to remember that social media can never be a replacement for real-world human connection. Since it’s a relatively new technology, there’s little research to establish the long-term consequences, good or bad, of social…

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Paternidad Activa Programa para ninos en edad escolar

Si tiene un hijo, es possible que esten pasando por diferentes desafios durante estos tiempos. iUnase a nuestras clases divertidas e interactivas! Clases disponibles SIN COSTA PARA los padres y proveedores de cuidado del CONDADO DE ORANGE. Cupos limitados. Las clases de paternidad seran a traves de la aplicacion de Zoom (en espanol) iUnase a…

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Healthy Steps with Children/ Pasos Sanos Con Los Ninos

(bilingual English/Spanish) Mothers, fathers, or caregivers of small children you are invited to a walking group that will focus on the benefits of exercise for your mental health and different activities that will benefit you and your child. Every Tuesday we will walk to the park with your child in the stroller and you will…

Knowledge Forum: A Clinician’s Perspective – Psychosis and Substance Abuse

Dr. Lawrence Faziola, Director, Acute Adult Psychiatry, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, will provide his expertise on Psychosis, Substance Abuse, and the intersection of both conditions. To sign up, visit Organization: NAMI Orange County Location: Zoom To sign up, visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://namiocevents.eventbrite.com/__;!!KL1yqyOaGX2drUI!yY1MrbI3ft0mKtJyotAuYaBorBDsykYCVqlXtk_sb0e3uW6AV2euxh1Jc-7O3ltycg$ . For more information, contact Austin Messick at amessick@namioc.org or (714) 544-8488.