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.…

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…

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…

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.

Join us for week one 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…

Date and Time: May 4, 2022 @ 10:20am – 11:10am (set-up begins at 9:45am) PST We are will also be partnering with El Toro High School in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month. The WYS O&E team will host a table with SWAG Bags with items to support and enhance learning of adaptive coping skills,…

During this presentation participants will learn about factors that impact the mental health of parents and how this can affect the overall development and well-being of the child. The presenter will discuss resources to help the community better support the emotional wellness of parents, as well as local programs to both prevent and treat pregnancy…

Participants will enjoy a chat regarding mental health and what it means to them. Attendees will also participate in a game of jeopardy where they will get to answer questions related to mental health topics, as they interact with one another and learn the importance of mental health care. Organization: Council on Aging- Southern California Location: Zoom…

Participants will be welcomed to bring supplies such as paper, magazines, pencils, markers etc. to create a vision board of items that may benefit their own mental health, along with things they wish to implement in their everyday lives. Organization: Council on Aging- Southern California Location: Zoom Please RSVP with Jess Bautista to receive link jbautista@coasc.org…

Únase a nuestro panel de terapeutas capacitados en la prevención del suicidio y sobrevivientes de pérdidas por suicidio para una conversación abierta sobre la comprensión de la naturaleza de los pensamientos suicidas y cómo conectar a aquellas personas con recursos de apoyo. Este taller está diseñado para adultos que apoyan a otros que están viviendo…

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…

The team at Southland will be conducting a workshop discussing the topic of multi-cultural mental health. In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of the stigma associated with mental illness, develop awareness of mental health conditions, and gain knowledge of the mental health resources available in Orange County. Additionally, the facilitator will go over…

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 May 9th on Instagram Live for a guided meditation. Take a moment to re-center yourself…

Participants will engage in an education and social component with this group. In the educational piece, participants will learn about the important of mental health and how it affects society based on given data, facts, and videos. Participants will also get a chance to understand the importance of staying connected and ways to develop a…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Please join Chairman Doug Chaffee and the Orange County Children's Partnership for a panel discussion on the Mental Well-Being of Orange County's Children and Youth Panel facilitated by Dr. Clayton Chau, Orange County Health Care Agency Director Panelists include: Sarah Ursenbach, First 5 OC Family Ambassador Dr. Mike Weiss, VP, Population Health, Well Space Initiative,…

Talk Saves Lives (español): Una breve introducción a la prevención del suicidio. Esta presentación cubrirá la investigación más actualizada sobre prevención y lo que todos podemos hacer para combatir el suicidio. Los participantes aprenderán los factores de riesgo comunes, cómo detectar señales de advertencia en los demás y cómo mantenernos seguros a nosotros mismos, a…

This conference will discuss how mental health stigma has been exacerbated by the pandemic and reflect on how we as a community can bring mental health back to the forefront especially in underserved/minority communities. Speakers will address topics for youth, families, and children. Organization: Access California Services Location: Delhi Center in Santa Ana, CA For additional information,…

The O&E Team will be hosting a virtual presentation on the topic of things that can cause stress to the API community. As Mental Health is not spoken about amongst Asian Americans it is important to take the time to understand and learn about the stressors and where they might come from. Organization: Orange County Asian…

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 Breann on May 16th on Instagram Live as she takes us on a stroll through New York City. Get a bird’s eye…

Taller para adultos para generar conciencia sobre el trauma y la resiliencia. Temas: Qué es el trauma intergeneracional y su impacto en usted y su familia. Identificar los roles que jugamos y las herramientas para romper patrones negativos. Cómo desarrollar la resiliencia familiar. Organizacion: Hoag Mental Health Center Locacion: En persona: 307 Placentia Ave. Newport Beach, Ca…

The OCCTAC team will conduct an in-person gardening workshop for their participants. This will take place at their location. They will work together to plant the gardening kits while educating the participants on how planting can increase the quality of life, better mindset and other benefits of mental health for an individual. By doing this activity…

Orange County Department of Education will be hosting a 45-minute parent presentation on cyberbullying and digital drama. This training focuses on areas which include social media trends, information literacy, privacy and security, addressing and reporting cyberbullying and parent/child communication. Strategies and resources will be provided to navigate parenting in the digital age. The facilitators will…

The KCS team will host a workshop that talks about how to cope with loneliness and depression in elderly adults. Participants will engage in discussion topics about depression and learn how to recognize it, and ways to cope such as volunteering, strengthening existing relationships, and practicing self-care. Participants can discuss and help each other with tips…

The team at Southland will be hosting a gardening kit workshop. This workshop will help participants explore the many interventions from gardening to mental health. Gardening can improve gross and fine motor skills by building endurance and dexterity while digging, pulling weeds, planting seeds, and moving dirt. In addition, gardening can improve many aspects of…

KCS will be hosting a gardening workshop for their participants. They will provide gardening kits and identify how gardening promotes positive mental health. Interacting with nature puts the mind more in touch with the community, improves the human perceptions of emotional, psychological, and social benefits. Participants will also improve their motor skills by engaging in…

The Abrazar team will host a gardening workshop in English. 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 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 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 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…

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

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…

The OMID team will be hosting a workshop discussing the impact of COVID on long term mental health workshop. In this workshop, participants will learn about different long-term effects on mental health due to COVID, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health disorders that have been extended through these times, and what they can do…

El suicidio se puede prevenir. Esta presentación cubrirá lo que sabemos sobre esta causa principal de muerte, la investigación más actualizada sobre prevención, y qué podemos hacer para luchar contra el suicidio. Los participantes aprenderán los factores de riesgo comunes para suicidio, cómo detectar las señales de advertencia en los demás y cómo mantenernos a…

This presentation covers an introduction to mental health and how to utilize mental health resources. Organization: OCAPICA Well(ness)essity This virtual workshop is presented at no-cost by the OCAPICA Well(ness)essity Program. Please RSVP. Location: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hipaa.jotform.com/wellnessessity400/mental-health-resource-may-25__;!!KL1yqyOaGX2drUI!0Ha6nHa8oHRmIo1SZ8xtwadhECN5P0MJA5bM6KJ8jiEy2f8xsUqMtjxfpepxiBNfMw$ For more information, contact Nikki Oei at noei@ocapica.org.

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 Instagram Live as we whip up our favorite study comfort foods. Don’t have access to a full kitchen, no problem!…

During Mental Health Awareness Month, the APAIT O&E Team will be hosting a 60-minute presentation to discuss post-traumatic stress responses and how to cope with them. The O&E Specialist will define post-traumatic stress responses and identify coping skills that participants implement into their daily and/or weekly routines to reduce mental and emotional impact. The O&E…

Come join the Abrazar team in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. Abrazar is conducting a workshop about mindfulness and joy. This workshop will be held in English and the attendees will learn some mindfulness practices to reduce mental health symptoms and increase mental wellbeing. During the course, the participants will be given time to engage…

Come join the Abrazar team in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. This workshop is about mindfulness and joy, and will be held in Spanish. The participants will learn about mindfulness practices to reduce mental health symptoms and increase their wellbeing. During the course, participants will be given time to engage and discuss meditation activities about…

The O&E Team will be hosting a virtual presentation on the topic of Healthy Boundaries and Relationships during Mental Health Awareness Month. The facilitator will engage participants in experiential activities to assist them in developing an understanding of their own personal boundaries as well as providing strategies and tips to implement these boundaries to reduce…

Workshop for adults to help them understand compassion fatigue and strategies to self-regulate. Organization: Hoag Mental Health Center Location: ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hoag-org.zoom.us/j/92088029091__;!!KL1yqyOaGX2drUI!iUmguEliHO_KbV5i3jwyaWjf5tRZGlnQxaxHpWprx_ykhKCFiTTiTOTEqjmh6rqfC4_v6eBj2_Uq2li82TUfchXprQYm$ Meeting ID: 920 8802 9091 For more information, contact the Mental Health Center at communitymedreferrals@hoag.org or 949-764-6542.

For more information, contact Lisette Martinez at lmartinez@latinohealthaccess.org. Location: Latino Health Access 450 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Organization: Latino Health Access Latino Health Access will be hosting a community resource fair in partnership with our youth leaders. Local community organizations will be on site to present the services they offer. Additionally, fun family activities will…

The OMID team will hold a gardening activity at the park for the elders. This activity will encourage participants to enjoy the outdoors and play games and plant flowers using a gardening kit together. This will essentially improve mood and motor skills and help with memory and brain health development. Being in nature and outdoors…

Join the fun AccessCal team in their yoga class they are holding during Mental Health Awareness Month. Yoga will help participants cultivate a growth mindset, which means that anyone can develop new abilities with practice and perseverance. Yoga’s incorporation of meditation and breathing can help improve participants’ mental wellbeing by creating clarity and calmness, increasing…

(FARSI) Workshop for adults to learn the basics of maintaining mental wellness and strategies to cultivate happiness. Organization: Hoag Mental Health Center Location: IN PERSON: 307 Placentia Ave Newport Beach, CA 92663 For more information, contact the Mental Health Center at communitymedreferrals@hoag.org or 949-764-6542.

La Clase del 4º Trimestre, presentada por Miriam Bustamante, LCSW, es un taller diseñado para preparar a las parejas para la vida con un bebé nuevo. Las parejas aprenderán estrategias basadas en la investigación para ayudarlos a prepararse para tener un ajustamiento saludable a la vida con un bebé recién nacido. Esta clase le ayudará…