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June is a month of summer fun and celebrations of our unique identities.
Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer, intersexed, asexual and other identities) community by showing respect and support for one another.
Respect and support come in many forms but can be as simple as acknowledging one’s pronouns. Learn more about gender identity and pronouns at The Trevor Project.
A 2021 national survey found that LGBTQIA+ youth who live in affirming spaces often have higher self-esteem and more positive mental health outcomes!
As a caring adult, teacher, parent/guardian, family member, friend, or ally, there are many different local Orange County resources that will help you support the LGBTQIA+ Community: Our partners at APAIT in Orange County provide many different opportunities for education, collaboration and community support. If you're looking for school-age focused support, you may find the OC Student Mental Health Resource Directory LGBTQ Youth Resources which can be found on the OC Student Mental Health Resource Directory.
If you or someone you know is living with a mental health condition and who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ), it’s important to help them to prioritize mental health. LGBTQIA+ adults are more than twice as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition and LGBTQIA+ individuals are at a higher risk than the general population for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.
| | APAIT believes that health and wellness is for all. They are dedicated to providing no-cost, high-quality, and culturally sensitive services. APAIT reaches out to the diverse multi-ethnic communities of Orange County who identify as LGBTQIA-2S, immigrants and refugees, at-risk for HIV/STIs, housing insecure, and with behavioral health lived experience. Some of the services they provide to the community include HIV care, social support groups, behavioral health, and substance abuse programs. Be sure to check out their local events happening in June! | | |
Upcoming June Events
Happening in Orange County
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Balancing and Stretching
June 2, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (every Friday)
Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
307 Placentia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663
Balance and mobility take on a multidimensional approach to balance-related problems. It is most suitable for older adults who are beginning to experience balance problems that would benefit from strength training. Participants should not be regular users of assistive devices for mobility. Participants will learn various exercises and stretches that will improve their balance and mobility. Participants will also be able to take home tips on ways to prevent falls.
Local Contact’s Name: Christine Tranle
Email: ctranle@coasc.org
Registration: Call Hoag's front desk to register (949) 764-6542
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Group Picnic
June 2, 2023 • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618
The community health educator will host a picnic outing for participants in Irvine. Hosted by the Council on Aging - Southern California (COASC).
Local Contact’s Name: Harmon Wu
Email: hwu@coasc.org
Registration: Email Harmon to Register >
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A Space for Saving Face
June 3 & 10, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Online Webinar
The continuation of "A Space for Saving Face" series which focuses on introducing and implementing wellness techniques for community members affected by cultural barriers to mental health support. June 3 is "The Eight Dimensions of Wellness" and June 10 is "Managing Your Wellness".
Local Contact’s Name: Vivian Lee
Email: vlee@ocapica.org
Registration: Register on JotForm >
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Unlocking Stigma Fair: Wellness Through Community
June 3, 2023 • 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Norroz Clinic Foundation
1560 Brookhollow Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92705 - in the parking lot!
Join our free wellness resource event to increase awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the community. This fair will focus on the Iranian American community and their mental wellness. The event provides access to mental health resources such as therapy, counseling, support groups, and wellness resources such as yoga, meditation, and exercise classes. Attendees can also engage in creative activities such as art workshops and music performances that showcase the arts and ethnic cultures of the diverse communities of greater Orange County. The event features speakers and artistic performers who advocate for mental health and help establish a safe and healthy foundation for those who need mental health services, are impacted by stigma related to mental illness, or know someone who can utilize these services to improve their overall wellness.
Local Contact’s Name: Michelle Nguyen
Email: michellen@noroozclinic.com
Registration: For more Information and to Register >
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Balance and Mobility
June 6, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (every Tuesday & Thursday)
Online Webinar
Balance and mobility take on a multidimensional approach to balance-related problems. It is most suitable for older adults who are beginning to experience balance problems that would benefit from strength training. Participants should not be regular users of assistive devices for mobility. Participants will learn various exercises and stretches that will improve their balance and mobility. Participants will also be able to take home tips on ways to prevent falls.
Local Contact’s Name: Christine Tranle
Email: ctranle@coasc.org
Registration: No need to Register, Join on Zoom >
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iPad/iPhone Use for Vietnamese Older Adults
June 8, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tower on 19th
678 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
The ReConnect Program with the Council on Aging will teach Vietnamese older adults to use iPhones and iPads.
Local Contact’s Name: Vinh Vo
Email: vvo@coasc.org
Registration: Email to Register >
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The Ocean Between Us
June 7, 14 & 21, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Online Webinar
“The Ocean Between Us” series is a three-part Zoom workshop series meeting on June 7, 14, and 21. This series will address intergenerational communication and how to foster communication between children and parents who feel like they may not understand each other. It will be conducted in English, but anyone is welcome to join, especially those from collectivist cultures that may have difficulty navigating their identity here, or any children of immigrants or first-generation immigrant parents. While this series is meant to address conflict between two parties, participants do not need their parents or children to join this series.
Local Contact’s Name: Vivian Lee
Email: vlee@ocapica.org
Registration: Email Vivian to Register >
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8 khía cạnh của sức khỏe (8 Dimensions of Wellness, Vietnamese)
June 7,14 &21, 2023 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
8 Dimensions of Wellness Webinar Series will help improve your knowledge and understandings about wellness, and know how to apply what you learn from the series to balance your life in an efficient and healthy way.
Chuỗi hội thảo trực tuyến 8 chiều của sức khỏe sẽ giúp nâng cao kiến thức và hiểu biết của bạn về sức khỏe, đồng thời biết cách áp dụng những gì bạn học được từ chuỗi hội thảo để cân bằng cuộc sống một cách hiệu quả và lành mạnh.
Local Contact’s Name: Hao Nguyen
Email: haonguyen@ocapica.org
Registration: Register on JotForm >
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NAMI Night Yoga
June 8, 2023 • 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Nights are monthly no-cost, family-friendly events where you can enjoy a night of fun and self-care while connecting with others in your community. Our NAMI Night Yoga will be hosted by Shaanti Yoga Studio, where participants can enjoy a stress-free evening of self-care! This online yoga class includes guided breathing and meditation, perfect for all levels of experience!
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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Peer Workforce Training Event 2023
June 9, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Recovery Education Institute (REI)
401 S. Tustin St., Bldg. B, Orange, CA 92866
Pacific Clinics REI invites you to our first in-person annual Peer Workforce Training Event, a no-cost peer-related behavioral health training event. This conference aims to provide professional development, employment resources, networking opportunities, and skill-building techniques for peer workers and those interested in entering the behavioral health workforce. Topics include self-care, professional development, and skill-building. Free lunch is available to participants.
Email: ocrei@pacificclinics.org
Registration: Register as a New Student >
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Splash into Mental Health
June 23, 2023 • 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Abrazar, Inc.
7101 Wyoming St., Westminster, CA 92683
APAIT will be collaborating with Abrazar to help celebrate mental health with fun in the sun! There will be free food and water activities for all.
Local Contact’s Name: Hector Villa Nieves
Email: hectorv@apaitonine.org
Registration: No need to register, just come!
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Submit Your Event!
Do you have an upcoming June mental health & wellness awareness event in Orange County you would like some support in promoting? Please use this form to let us know about it and we can include it on our monthly calendar of events.
*Please be sure to allow enough time for us to review your event information before we are able to post. There is usually a 2-week lead time minimum and we typically publish by the 15th of each month. Thank you!
Event Submission Form
| | Do you need to find and connect with local resources to support your health and wellbeing? You can find those and more on the OC Navigator. They can help you get started on your journey to wellness. | | | | |
Contact Us!
Do you have questions about this initiative and its content? Reach out to Project Manager Geri Walcott with any questions.
| | Funded by OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63 | | | | |
