Gardening Workshop (Spanish)
The Abrazar team will host a gardening workshop in Spanish. In this workshop, participants will learn about gardening and its benefits to reduce and improve their mental health. They will engage in potting soil activity that will help in promoting a “growth mindset”. This workshop will help improve participants’ moods as it is a social…
The Colors of WEllness: Sharing Empathy and Compassion
Latino Health Access will be hosting a Mental Health conversation emphasizing “Sharing empathy and Compassion” to reduce stigma. Families will have the opportunity to create a piece of art by painting using a canvas and acrylic paints. The piece of art will be displayed during the last event. In Addition, we will show a short…
Knowledge Forum: How to Support Your Loved One with a Mental Health Condition
Dave Dicken, Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and Director of Recruiting at Rockside Ranch, offers insight on best practices for communicating, empathizing, and understanding your loved one with a mental health condition and ways you can find connection and peace with your loved one. Organization: NAMI Orange County Location: Zoom To sign up, visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://namiocevents.eventbrite.com/__;!!KL1yqyOaGX2drUI!1Od3ezP53Wln5GidxmoATZJIjDlWbiQ0Y2_M_q-ZZX25YhI41sR371CsovwnSL77hA$ . For more…
Active Parenting Teens Course
If you have a teen, chances are you've had challenging days. Join our fun and interactives classes! Classes available at NO COST TO ORANGE COUNTY parents and caregivers. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact Evelina-Panossian@olivecrest.org or (714) 361-4375. Schedule: Thursdays, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM May 19, 26 June 2, 9,…
Ending the Silence
Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental illness. NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young…
Platicando con Promotores: Duelo por Pérdida (Chatting with Promotores Grief/Loss)
Latino Health Access will be hosting Marylyn Mejia-Pena, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to present on the topic of grief and loss. Grief is most commonly discussed in relation to the death of a loved one, however grief can be experienced following any major change. The presentation will touch on the traumatic events people experience during…
Paternidad Activa: Los Primeros Cinco Anos
Si tiene un hijo, lo mas probable es que haya tenido dias desafiantes. I acompanenos en nuestras clases divertidas e interactivas! Clases estan disponibles SIN COSTO para los padres y proveedores de cuidado del condado de Orange. El espaciio es limitado Las clases de paternidad seran a traves de la aplicacion de Zoom (en espanol)…
Minority Mental Health
The O&E Team will be hosting a 30-minute presentation on learning how we can foster a safe space for our communities. This workshop will focus on how we can continue to support our communities of color, learn information on how we can support our communities and learn how we can help make a difference! Organization: Orange…
DHMHS General Adult Suicide Prevention Training
This community training is designed for adults in the Orange County community and provides an overview of suicide prevention. Participants learn about the nature of suicide, suicide related statistics, suicide risk factors, and identifying invitations. Organization: Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Location: Zoom For more information, contact Joanna Constanza at jconstanza@didihirsch.org
Homework Halftime: DJ Study Jams
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! Music is a great way to unwind and lift your spirits while cramming for finals. Not only that, but it can also help…