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May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Events Calendar
(OCHCA)
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Lyrics Writing Workshop
May 6, 2023 • 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sowing Seeds Health Chinese Cultural Center
10 Truman, St. #306, Irvine, CA 92618
Sowing Seeds Health Chinese Cultural Center is hosting several Workshops to hone your skills in Lyrics Writing to improve mental alertness and have fun.
Local Contact’s Name: N/A
Email: care@sowingseedschc.org
Registration: May 6 & May 20, Register on Google Forms >
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Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being: Preparing for Critical Moments in Our Students' Lives
May 8, 2023 • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
When a child experiences a crisis or a death, it can be difficult to know how to help your child cope. How much children understand about a crisis and loss depends largely on their age, life experiences, and personality. Some children appear to cope well independently or with their own support networks; others are at risk for not coping at all. Through this presentation, we bring light to the importance of teaching our children resilience and provide tools to support them as they return to functional well-being or new “normal” after a crisis.
Local Contact’s Name: Summer Cirino
Email: s.scirino@ocde.us
Registration: Register to attend via OCDE >
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Media Moms & Digital Dad
May 8, 2023 • 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
307 Placentia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663
Two-part workshop teaching parents how to navigate raising a child/teenager in the digital age. Learn how to implement parenting guidelines in both real and virtual environments. Participation at both is encouraged but not required.
Local Contact’s Name: Alejandra
Email: alejandra.aguayo@hoag.org
Registration: Email Alejandra >
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Homework Halftime Art with Laguna Playhouse
May 8, 2023 • 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Instagram Live - NAMI-OC
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 NAMI-OC and Laguna Playhouse on Monday, May 8th for an art-filled study break.
Registration: Attend on Instagram Live >
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Mindful Movement
May 9, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Online Webinar
Exercise in almost any form is an excellent outlet for the feelings that come up when things aren't easy. Being active and moving your body can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries. This activity will consist of a 10-minute breathing warm-up, 35 minutes of core work and strengthening exercises, and 10 minutes of stretching.
Local Contact’s Name: Christine Tran-Le
Email: ctranle@coasc.org
Registration: No need to register, just attend via Zoom >
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Fentanyl Awareness Day and Narcan Distribution
May 9, 2023 • 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Orange County Department of Education
200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Get the facts about fentanyl and counterfeit pills, learn how to identify and prevent overdoses, and find resources to support youth and families. The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHA) will be providing training and distributing free NARCAN®️ kits to help save lives in case of an overdose.
Local Contact’s Name: Carlos Zelaya
Email: czelaya@ocde.us
Registration: Register via OCDE >
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OC Board of Supervisors - Proclamation that May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 9, 2023 • 9:30 a.m.
Orange County Board of Supervisors, County Administration North, Board Hearing Room, First Floor
400 W Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Join the County of Orange Board of Supervisors meeting as they proclaim May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more about these meetings at: https://board.ocgov.com/meetings-agendas
Email: response@ocgov.com
Registration: Registration not needed, ways to Access Meeting on May 9 >
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Growing Children and Family Mental Health and Wellness
May 9, 2023 • 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
A no-cost webinar hosted by Start Well for parents and family members to learn how to support the mental health of families with young children. (birth to 8 years)
Local Contact’s Name: Sandy Avzaradel
Email: sandy.avzaradel@startwelloc.org
Registration: Register via Zoom >
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Homework Halftime Coffee & Journaling for Teens and Young Adults
May 10, 2023 • 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Coffee Nature
355 Bristol St. #J, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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! Order a pastry & coffee and receive a free journal packet to give it a try. Our NAMI team will be in Coffee Nature's flow room for a journaling circle. Can't wait to see you there!
Local Contact’s Name: Amanda Wilson
Email: awilson@namioc.org
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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The Talk Town Hall Event
May 10, 2023 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Parents, youth, and mental health professionals will come together to talk about mental health and increase awareness and support for youth.
Listen to panel presentations in both English and Spanish. Learn about community resources. Visit sea life exhibits - touch tanks open at 5:30!
Local Contact’s Name: Julie Smith
Email: julie@wpc-oc.org
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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Directing Change in Orange County
May 11, 2023 • 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
HCA in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, will host the 2023 Directing Change Awards Ceremony for the Orange County schools and students who participated in the 2023 Directing Change program. This event is open to all participating students, their families, teachers, staff, and the community members who wish to help us celebrate the success of the Orange County students, teachers and advisors who dedicated their time and creative energies to the production of these impactful films.
Local Contact’s Name: OCHCA
Phone: (714) 834-2077
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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Mental Health Talk - Virtual Tour
May 12, 2023 • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
Please join us for a virtual tour and discussion about the way Mental Health is viewed around the world. For those of us who are immigrants, we can share a discussion about how the stigma surrounding mental health compares to the views in the United States. We will also be conducting some activities to learn more about mental health and its importance.
Local Contact’s Name: Jessica Bautista
Email: jbautista@coasc.org
Registration: Email Jessica to receive a Zoom link >
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May Your Mental Health Thrive with H.O.P.E.
May 12, 2023 • 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Delhi Center
505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707
Free community health fair celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day! Activities such as Sound Healing, Gratitude Wall, Smashing Stigmas, and other mental health-themed events along with a free meal and sweet treat for all attendees! Free Onsite Community Services include Resource tables, Free Food & Drinks, Gift Giveaways, Vaccination Clinic, Covid-19 Testing & HIV + STI Testing.
Email: info@namioc.org
Registration: No need to Register, see Instagram for More Info >
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Y2K Silent Disco
May 12, 2023 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lido Event Center
1363 S. Lewis St., Anaheim, CA 92805
This event is exclusive to teens and young adults ages 16-24 at no-cost. This 'totally sweet' Y2K themed silent disco will showcase the talents of 3 DJS playing such genres as EDM, House, Hip-Hop, Pop with nostalgic hits from the early 2000's. Come dressed in your Y2K swag!
Each attendee will receive a pair of wireless headphones with 3 available channels with each DJ having their own dedicated channel. Want a different genre? Not feeling the mix? Curious to know what others are vibing to? Switch the channel! In addition to rad vibes, friendships old and new, snacks and music... mental health resources will be available to you. Games and activities will be happening so if dancing isn't your thing...come and make some new friends!
Email: info@namioc.org
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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Wellness Festival
May 13, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Legacy Prep College
1450 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92705
Attend our wellness festival in collaboration with the OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA) & Legacy College Prep. A fun and interactive day full of activities relating to mental health and reducing stigma. There will also be community resources, vision screenings, and dental health & nutrition education.
Registration: No Registration Needed, Just Come!
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Phoenix House: Children & Families Resource Fair
May 13, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Promoting mental health & wellness for OC residents with children ages 5-18 years. This no-cost event will include activities for children that promote healthy coping skills to encourage kindness. Adults will have the opportunity to visit the tables of different community-based resources for better health & wellness. The first 500 guests will receive free admission to the Santa Ana Zoo.
Registration: Register on Google Forms >
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Spring Into Mental Health Youth Gatherings in the Park
May 13, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618
The LGBTQ Center OC is hosting its "Spring into Mental Health," a series of park gatherings that invites LGBTQIA+ youth, young adults, students, parents, and families to join us in nature and community connection. Spending time in nature and connecting with others can do wonders for your mental health and well-being, and we want to help make that happen. So, come and join us for some fresh air, fun activities, community-building, and good vibes! Your mental health is important, so let's take care of it together!
Local Contact’s Name: Abby Hunt
Email: abby.hunt@lgbtqcenteroc.org
Registration: Register via Google Forms >
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Adulting is Hard: Let's Talk About It
May 15, 2023 - June 26, 2023 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
307 Placentia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663
This 6-week co-ed group will focus on coping with the transition to adulting. Topics will include strengthening self-identity, building healthy relationships and more. Participants are encouraged to attend all dates.
Local Contact’s Name: Alejandra Aguayo
Email: alejandra.aguayo@hoag.org
Registration: Email Alejandra or Call (949) 764-6542
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Stanton Senior Resource Fair
May 16, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Stanton Senior Resource Fair
7800 Katella Ave., Stanton, CA 90680
A resource fair for Stanton senior residents is held at Stanton City Hall. Open to the public residing in the City of Stanton.
Local Contact’s Name: Jannet Bermudez
Email: j.bermudez@coasc.org
Registration: No Registration Needed, More Info >
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Painting Flower Pots & Positive Talks
May 16, 2023 • 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Harbor Grove Senior Apartments
12777 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92843
A no-cost educational and social-based event hosted by the Community Health Educator and The Council of Aging. Each participant will paint plants/succulents and engage in a guided discussion on the importance of positivity and how they can use it in their day-to-day. This activity will allow them to share ideas and de-stress. In the end, they will get the chance to share the positive emotions they felt during painting.
Local Contact’s Name: Carolin Zavalza
Email: czavalza@coasc.org
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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Suicide Prevention Training
May 16, 2023 • 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
This community training is designed for adults and provides an overview of suicide prevention. Participants learn about the nature of suicide, suicide-related statistics, suicide risk factors, and identifying invitations (formally known as warning signs).
Local Contact’s Name: Joanna Constanza
Email: jconstanza@didihirsch.org
Registration: Register on Zoom >
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Cyberbullying and Digital Drama: Keeping Kids Safe, Happy, and Healthy in the Digital Age
May 16, 2023 • 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
Participants will learn to identify the signs of cyberbullying and how it can adversely affect youth. The group will also explore some warning signs to watch for and where you can access available resources. Some strategies for families to prevent and address cyberbullying will be discussed. No cost to participate and interpretation services will be offered for Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.
Local Contact’s Name: Jacquie Johnson
Email: jacquiejohnson@ocde.us
Registration: Register at OCDE >
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8 Dimensions of Wellness
May 17, 2023 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
Join our workshop hosted by The Orange County Asian and Pacific Island Community (OCAPICA) and learn how to be aware of life choices and live a balanced life.
Local Contact’s Name: Hao Nguyen
Email: haonguyen@ocapica.org
Registration: No need to Register, Attend on Zoom >
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Together We Spring: An Older Adult Mental Health Fair
May 18, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Delhi Center
505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92706
Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA) will be hosting EISOA participants from 7 agencies and the public at their Older Adult Mental Wellness Fair. The event will include a MediCal/ MediCare talk, a Self-Care kit-building activity, a mental health topic talk, chair yoga, Outreach Tabling/ Wellness Fair, and activities including Gardening, puzzles, Trivia, Mindful coloring, Bingo, sound healing, and Zumba!
Local Contact’s Name: Shelly Ngo
Email: shelly@ocmecca.org
Registration: Email Shelly to Register >
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NAMI Walks Kick-Off
May 18, 2023 • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Angel Stadium
111 North Euclid St. Ste. B, Fullerton, CA 92832
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Orange County is hosting our NAMIWalks Kick-Off! This event serves as a preview to our Annual 5K NAMIWalks held later this year at Angel Stadium. At this event, you will learn how NAMI has served the community for more than 40 years. We will share this year's theme of the Walk and ways that you can become involved to help support those dealing with mental health challenges in the community- including how to set up your own Walk team or how to become a sponsor. Come join us for an evening of fun, food, raffle prizes, and more!
Local Contact’s Name: NAMI-OC
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Clinical Suicide Prevention Training
May 19, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
The clinical training is recommended for individuals who work in any clinical capacity such as mental health, medical, or educational setting. The training focuses on identifying invitations, risk assessment, suicide intervention model, safety planning, and transfer of care.
Local Contact’s Name: Lauren Delfin
Email: ldelfin@didihirsch.org
Registration: Register on Zoom >
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2023 LGBTQ Youth Convening
May 20, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Segerstrom High School
2301 W. MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92704
The LGBTQ Center OC is hosting a free youth conference that is organized and led by youth leaders from Youth Empowered to Act, a coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) student leaders and their allies devoted to gender, racial, reproductive, and restorative justice issues in Orange County. We invite the entire community to experience a day complete with influential speakers, workshop presenters, organizations, and a resource fair working to provide inclusive practices to create restorative and intersectional spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth in Orange County and beyond. Breakfast and lunch are included and free to attendees.
Local Contact’s Name: Stephanie VanDyke
Email: stephanie.vandyke@lgbtqcenteroc.org
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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Mental Health Awareness Month Community Fair
May 20, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Betsy Ross Elementary School
535 S. Walnut Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802
Villages of California's (VoC) Mental Health Awareness Month Fair aims to impact the community by reducing stigma related to mental health and provide support/resource linkage. The event will bring together multiple community partners, offer resources, raffle incentives, celebrate diversity and foster community togetherness.
Local Contact’s Name: Giovanna
Email: giovanna@villagesofca.com
Registration: No Registration Needed, Follow on IG for More Info >
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Meditate & Paint
May 20, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
OCCTAC Office
2215 N. Broadway #1, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center (OCCTAC) will be having an engaging Mental Health event with meditation, canvas painting, light refreshments, as well as creating self-care kits.
Local Contact’s Name: Rosa Garcia
Email: rosag@occtac.org
Registration: Email Rosa to Register >
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San Clemente Music Festival Summer Kickoff
May 20, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
San Clemente Outlets
101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672
The San Clemente Music Festival Summer Kickoff at the San Clemente Outlets will be a great way to get in the Summer mood with great live bands, dancing, community resource booths, Raffle Prizes, and Great Shopping deals! This FREE event is family-friendly and will be great for youth/young adults and adults of all ages. Community resources booths will have health and wellness resources and educational awareness for a safe and healthy summer. Each booth will have raffle tickets to give away so you can enter to win a great prize while attending.
Local Contact’s Name: Crystal Bleicher
Email: cbleicher@p4w.org
Registration: More Information on Eventbrite >
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Clinical Suicide Prevention Training
May 22, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
The clinical training is recommended for individuals who work in any clinical capacity such as mental health, medical, or educational setting. The training focuses on identifying invitations, risk assessment, suicide intervention model, safety planning, and transfer of care.
Local Contact’s Name: Lauren Delfin
Email: ldelfin@didihirsch.org
Registration: Register on Zoom >
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A Cumulative Look at Mental Health Resources for Students, Staff and Family
May 22, 2023 • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
This summative session will break down the barriers in accessing support for youth and their wellness, and is intended for the caring adults who support them. School staff, youth service providers and parents/guardians are navigated through all of CARS’ helpful guides that have been developed through the OC Resource Directory project. These tools are available to all participants and will ease the process of accessing help at school and in the community, demystify the experience of therapy, and support the mental wellness of all youth.
Local Contact’s Name: Geri Walcott
Email: gwalcott@cars-rp.org
Registration: Register on Zoom >
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Mental Health Family Workshop
May 22, 2023 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Oak View Family Resource Center
17261 Oak Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
This mental health workshop is intended for everyone in the family! Family dinners and giveaways will be extended to everyone who joins as we learn about "Leveraging Social and Emotional Learning to Support Families" with public speaker Tony Orozco from Disciplina Positiva, Inc.
Local Contact’s Name: Jocelyn Arredondo
Email: jocelyn-arredondo@olivecrest.org
Registration: Email Jocelyn for More Info >
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4th Trimester (Spanish)
May 23, 2023 • 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
307 Placentia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663
A workshop for parents with children of any age who struggle with anxiety. Learn what anxiety is, how it affects the body, and identify anxiety patterns in your family. Using evidence-based strategy, learn to break the hold that anxiety has over your family’s life.
Local Contact’s Name: Alejandra Aguayo
Email: alejandra.aguayo@hoag.org
Registration: Email Alejandra for More Info >
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No Worries for Parents: Help Your Child Manage Anxiety
May 24, 2023 • 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
307 Placentia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663
This is a workshop designed to prepare couples for life with a new baby. Couples will learn research-based strategies to help prepare them for a healthy adjustment to life with a newborn baby. It is best to take this class during pregnancy, but it is also open to families with babies under one year of age.
Local Contact’s Name: Alejandra Aguayo
Email: alejandra.aguayo@hoag.org
Registration: Email Alejandra for More Info >
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Showcasing Mental Health Resources for Parents
May 24, 2023 • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
This session will introduce the products developed for parents and caregivers who are seeking mental health treatment for their children. Navigating this journey can be a lengthy and complicated process. The resources developed here will help parents and caregivers feel more empowered and informed to make the best decisions to support their children and families.
Local Contact’s Name: Geri Walcott
Email: gwalcott@cars-rp.org
Registration: Register on Zoom >
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Mental Health Family Late Night
May 24, 2023 • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tustin Family Resource Center
580 W. 6th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is a chance to take a break for parents and children to enjoy each other's time together by enjoying food, crafting, creating memories with a photo booth, and learning new ways to be creative.
Local Contact’s Name: Jocelyn Arredondo
Email: jocelyn-arredondo@olivecrest.org
Registration: No Need to Register, Email Jocelyn for More Info >
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Safe from the Start Educators Training
May 25, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
This is a three-hour school staff training hosted by OCDE aimed to help educate participants on the effects of violence on the developing brain. Content is research-based with a focus on how exposure to violence impacts the developing brain during the first five years of life. This training provides an understanding of brain development and how the brain can be rewired and Healed.
Local Contact’s Name: Jasmine Kuzuk
Email: jkuzuk@ocde.us
Registration: Register on OCDE >
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Mental Health Education Class: Mindfulness
May 25, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (English) or 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Abrazar
14900 Park Ln., Midway City, CA 92655
Abrazar will be having a Mental Health Education Class with a Mindfulness and joy activity to end the month on a positive and empowered note! The presenter will provide resources for participants to take home.
Local Contact’s Name: Martha Sanchez
Email: m.sanchez@abrazarinc.com
Registration: Email Martha to Register >
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Family Fun Night
May 25, 2023 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Manzanita park Family Resource Center
1260 N. Riviera St., Anaheim, CA 92801
This event aims to engage the whole family to take time for what really matters - wellness and spending time together. Join us for a night to eat together, laugh together, and learn about new ways to intentionally bring mindfulness and purpose to our daily lives.
Local Contact’s Name: Jocelyn Arredondo
Email: jocelyn-arredondo@olivecrest.org
Registration: No need to Register, Email Jocelyn for More Info >
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Chair Yoga and Mental Wellness
May 25, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (English) or 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Online Webinar
Chair yoga allows older adults and those with mobility issues or disabilities to stay active and improve their muscle strength and flexibility without the risk of strain or injury. The gentle slow progression of chair yoga sequences is ideal for those with a limited range of motion. Chair yoga also allows the brain to relax as we focus on breathwork and set our intentions for the day. This activity for older adults will consist of 10 minutes of slow breathwork and 30 minutes of chair yoga.
Local Contact’s Name: Christine Tran-Le
Email: ctranle@coasc.org
Registration: No need to Register, attend via Zoom >
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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
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Contact Us!
Do you have questions about this initiative and its content? Reach out to Project Manager Geri Walcott with any questions.
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