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Native American Media Resources In honor of Native American Heritage month, our community partner, Sierra Native Alliance, has shared several resources for movies and media related to Native Americans that have come out in the last year. For informative viewing on Native American topics, the second season of Native America will be available during the …
5 WAYS FOR CHANGE: Help Prevent Suicide & Promote Awareness without Stigma You can #BetheChange: #SpeakUp #LeadbyExample #EducateYourself #GetInvolved #ShowSupport 1 – #SPEAKUP Challenge harmful language and attitudes when you hear them, and educate others about the impact of language on mental health. Each mind matters and if you or someone you know is experiencing …
This month and beyond… We are committed to eliminating disparities in behavioral healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. The following resources were assembled through efforts of the Placer County Systems of Care in collaboration with the Placer Campaign for Community Wellness (CCW), Placer READI, and local LGBTQ+ community advocates. Mental health and substance use disorders are not …
Starting Monday, May 1st, help promote Mental Health Matters Month! Here’s information on activities and resources to help support these efforts! Placer4MentalHealth Campaign”Be the Change” Starting in May, we are asking the community to take a pledge to “Be the Change” and help end mental health stigma and discrimination in Placer County. GOING LIVE May …
Attention Placer County agencies and providers! This “Equity Walk” was developed by Placer County’s System of Care Placer READI Committee to help ensure our lobbies and public areas feel like safe, welcoming spaces and represent the diverse needs of our community. The documents available in this post for downloading will allow you to create your …
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance provides free mental health education opportunities to the public through webinars on a wide variety of mental health topics. Live webinars are hosted every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00am-11:00am PST. Webinars are recorded and available for review on their website. Mindspring Webinars & Events All webinars are free and open to the …
It’s time to promote Mental Health Matters Month! Below you will find information on how to access digital resources for your TAKE ACTION social media campaigns and activities. Resources & Downloads The recently launched Take Action for Mental Health statewide campaign builds on established approaches and provides resources to equip all Californians to support their own mental …
Black History Month This month we celebrate and honor Black and African American contributions to the mental health movement. Read on to learn about these pioneers, the origins of Black History Month, data on mental health disparities, and gain access to articles, a podcast, upcoming training, and recorded interview. Advancing health equity and eliminating racism …
Preventing Exploitation In 2010 President Barak Obama first designated January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking PreventionMonth. This January of 2022 we newly commit to building a future where our children, youth and families may thrivefree from exploitation. In 2020, there was a record 21.7 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation made to the …
Photo by Getty Images Appreciating the Truth About Native American History The month of the November, with Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month, brings a chance to learn more about Native American culture and history. Unfortunately, the stories historically promoted in the broader American society has typically not matched the actual history and experiences of …
