Giving Gratitude (for Mandarin speakers)
Attendees will participate in a 60 min two-part group to promote the act of giving gratitude to oneself, loved ones, and those who are around them. The first part of the group will consist of a presentation of the benefits of giving gratitude. After the presentation, the group will read a short story about gratitude.…
Knowledge Forum: Families in Recovery – How Families can Return to Wellness
Paul Gillane, LMFT, will discuss the "Families in Recovery" model for family members living with addiction, the four stages that families go through to find their way back to wellness, identifying which stage your family is in today, and what a comprehensive plan for growth and change looks like. Organization: NAMI Orange County Location: Zoom To sign…
Active Parenting First Five Years Course
IF YOU HAVE A CHILD, CHANCES ARE YOU'VE HAD YOUR FAIR SHARE OF CHALLENGING DAYS. JOIN OUR FUN AND INTERACTIVE CLASSES! Classes available at NO COST TO ORANGE COUNTY parents and caregivers. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Parenting class via Zoom (in English) Join us from the comfort of your own home with…
Health Boost/Health Boost Taller
Bilingual VIRTUAL English/Spanish Workshop Workshop for adults to learn how physical health effects your mental health. English Virtual presentation 9:00-10:00am Spanish Virtual Presentation 1:00-2:00pm Taller para adultos para aprender cómo la salud física afecta su salud mental. Presentación virtual (español): 1:00-2:00pm Presentación virtual (inglés): 9:00-10:00 a.m. Organization: Mental Health Center Location: 307 Placentia Ave Newport Beach, CA…
Homework Halftime: Blackout Poetry
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! Join us on May 11th on Instagram Live to create blackout poetry. Blackout poetry is a low pressure, accessible writing exercise that can…
Be Well Wednesdays – Week 2: Community-Based Efforts to Support Youth Mental Health
Join us for week two of our four-part webinar series. In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, Be Well OC and the Orange County Health Care Agency invite you to the second annual Be Well Wednesdays webinar series. Over four weeks in May, we are hosting an array of panelists and speakers to discuss…
Evening of the Arts
In Celebration Of Mental Health month we have commissioned three, up and coming artists to create a special art piece to help reduce stigma surrounding mental health. Be the first to see this community Stigma-reduction art piece and meet the artists. Featuring a short performance of Compassion theater , Musical guest, Dance performances and special…
Facts About Mental Health Workshop (English)
Abrazar is proud to be hosting a Mental Health Awareness workshop by starting off with this English based workshop. During this workshop, the participants will learn about important facts and statistics to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma associated with mental illness and promote healthy seeking behaviors. This is a great time for the…
Facts About Mental Health Workshop (Spanish)
Abrazar is proud to be hosting a Mental Health Awareness workshop by starting off with this workshop in Spanish. During this workshop, the participants will learn about important facts and statistics to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma associated with mental illness and promote healthy seeking behaviors. This is a great time for the…
Social Media and Mental Health
The O&E Team will be hosting a virtual presentation on the topic of Social Media and Mental Health during Mental Health Awareness Month. The facilitator will explore the benefits and challenges that social media presents to our mental health and overall well-being through the ongoing pandemic, as well as tips and strategies to leverage social…