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Join Us for April's
Spring Into Wellness
within Orange County!
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Welcome to Spring! We know that changing seasons can impact our state of wellbeing. Approximately 5% of adults experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). With all of the rain we’ve had in Orange County, we could all benefit from the warmer, sunnier spring weather. Here are “5 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health for Spring” from Psychology Today.
April is also National Minority Health Month and we are celebrating diversity and awareness throughout Orange County highlighting some of the amazing mental health and wellness activities taking place in your communities. Reducing the stigma around mental health in our diverse communities is our goal so please take a look below for some events happening in your area.
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Submit Your Event!
Do you have an upcoming 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. Thank you!
Event Submission Form
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Upcoming April Events
Happening in Orange County
for little to no cost
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Grief Support
April 13, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Orange County Social Services Agency
12912 Brookhurst St. Suite 400 Garden Grove, CA 92840
Our bilingual Vietnamese & English workshop will explore the topic of loss, discuss the five grief stages, and introduce healthy coping skills. We will also dedicate time for listening and emotional support. All are welcome to our free and interactive workshop!
Local Contact’s Name: Hao Nguyen
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Please register by emailing directly or (714) 636-9095 ext. 324.
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Coping Skills and Mindful Compassion
April 13, 2023 • 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Online Webinar
Join us for a free workshop in Korean language! We will review and implement stress management & self-care techniques such as pleasant imagery, 5-4-3-2-1 exercise, and mindfulness meditation to help in daily life.
Local Contact’s Name: Megan Matsumoto
Email: [email protected]
Registration: No registration needed, Join on Zoom >
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Holistic Youth Education Conference - "Knowing Me, Knowing You"
April 15, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
South Coast Chinese Cultural Center
9 Truman St. Irvine, CA 92620
Come join us for a conversation on Implicit Bias and learn more about yourself. Learn how to elevate community compassion, and fight against hate and discrimination.
Local Contact’s Name: Justin To
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Register to attend >
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Cultural Peer Leaders Training
April 17, 2023 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
305 E 4th St STE 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701
This training is to prepare leaders who provide care and counsel and desire to gain additional skills.
Local Contact’s Name: Kelita Hull-Gardner
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Register to attend via Zoom >
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Bereavement Class
April 18, 2023 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Second Baptist Church
4300 Westminster Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92703
This is a 3-month Bereavement Support class in a group environment.
Local Contact’s Name: Annette
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Contact Annette via email or call at 714-576-6714
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Real Talk: Young Adults Get Real About Mental Health
April 20, 2023 • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Instagram Live Event
Join Connect-OC for a special Instagram Live series with local young adults as they share about their personal mental health journeys.
Registration: No Registration Needed, just attend on Instagram Live >
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Youth-Led Conference: Students Creating Safe Spaces in Orange County and Beyond
April 20, 2023 • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
OC Community Networking is hosting a safe space to express feelings, cultivate trusting relationships, and access available resources is essential for students. During the interactive conference, students will discuss how mental health and education go hand-in- hand, and how it's important to feel safe to seek support. Attendees will also hear from experts and special guest speakers!
Local Contact’s Name: Angela Castellanos
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Register on Zoom >
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California Stronger Communities: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention
April 21, 2023 • 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Marriott Irvine
18000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612
We are coming together to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ suicide risk, bring research findings to the attention of professionals and the public, and explore strategies for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention in our local communities. There are some registration fees to attend and you can learn more at: https://strongercommunitiesca.attendease.com/
Local Contact’s Name: Andrea Guzman
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Register on Website >
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Lyrics Writing Workshop
April 23, 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: [email protected]
Registration: Several dates available in April and May, Register on Google Forms >
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Virtual Honest Hour for Teens & Young Adults
April 26, 2023 • 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Webinar
Join NAMI-OC for "Honest Hour" which is a virtual and anonymous safe space for teens and young adults to seek answers to mental health questions and connect through shared experiences. Join our panel as we talk about their experience of transitioning, finding supportive & accepting health care, and how others may be an ally for the trans community! On this month's panel are Lucy Sage Brown, peer support specialist with APAIT, and Ajana Orozco.
Local Contact’s Name: Chris Pionke
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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Mental Health First Aid Training
April 29, 2023 • 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Second Baptist Church
4300 Westminster Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92703
This 8-hour class will help you to understand and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness, and how to help someone who may be considering suicide. Upon completion, participants will receive a 3 year certification to provide this support.
Local Contact’s Name: Kelita Gardner
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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Self Love is Not Selfish
April 29, 2023 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Meadows
14851 Jeffrey Road Irvine, CA 92618
The Council of Aging- Southern California is hosting an interactive presentation about the importance of self-love with regard to achieving positive mental health. During the last 30-min of the event, Community Health Educator (CHE) will introduce a cellphone app (iBreathe) to participants with the goal of encouraging self-care. Lastly, CHE will lead a meditation exercise to conclude the event.
Local Contact’s Name: Harmon Wu
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Register on Eventbrite >
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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. | | |
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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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Funded by OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63 | | | | |
