Dear Orange County School Community,
Wondering how you can get involved and advance school-based mental health in Orange County (OC) this month? We got you covered with some great October opportunities! Check them out: 
Stronger Together Virtual Workshop: Empowering the Asian American Community in Orange County 
Educate to Empower and the Center for Asian Americans in Action are teaming up to host the Stronger Together Virtual Workshop: Empowering the Asian American Parent Community in OC this Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The workshop will provide Asian American parents, caretakers, and community members with information, support, and tools to help our Asian American students thrive. Topics include: 

  • Promoting Asian American History 
  • Identifying and Addressing Bullying 
  • Spotting Mental Health Distress 
  • Using Your Voice for Change 

Learn more and register for the event here. 
Didi Hirsch Clinical Suicide Prevention Training
This clinical training hosted by Didi Hirsch is recommended for individuals who work in any clinical capacity such as mental health, medical, or educational setting. Participants will learn about warning signs, risk assessment, suicide intervention model, safety planning, and transfer of care. This training will take place over Zoom on October 10, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration is available here. 

For additional information, please contact Lauren Delfin at [email protected] or 714-989-8301.

Didi Hirsch General Adult Suicide Prevention Training
This community training is intended for adults in Orange County and provides an overview of suicide prevention including the nature of suicide, suicide related statistics, suicide risk factors, and warning signs. This training will take place over Zoom on October 27, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration is available here. 

For additional information, please contact Joanna Constanza at [email protected] or 714-989-8309.
Funding Opportunity for Peer-Led Campaigns Supporting Mental Health: Applications due October 14
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is inviting middle and high school student leadership groups and clubs to implement peer-led campaigns to increase awareness of suicide prevention, reduce mental health stigma, and promote school and community mental health resources on school campuses. Using a Project Based Learning model, student groups will develop and implement schoolwide activities reaching a large portion of the student body, parents, and staff.

One advisor must be involved, and a minimum of 10 students must serve as peer leaders and participate in the development and implementation of the campaign. Peer leaders will receive training and attend a facilitated discussion with OCDE staff.

OCDE will provide training, materials, resources, and a $1,200.00 advisor incentive. All Orange County public, private and charter schools are eligible to apply. Applications are being accepted through October 14, 2022.
We Want to Hear From You! Want to share an event that advances student mental health? Let The Hub help. Whether an event, training, webinar, grant, or a “Zoom” gathering, we can help spread the word! We encourage you to submit items for future issues.

Share The HUB! Please forward it on to educators, staff, administrators, parents, families, and students in the school community and community organizations serving youth and families. 
The mini HUB is developed by the Community Networking Project team: Gabriela Rodriguez, Colleen Reilly, and Angela Castellanos. We look forward to serving you! 
 Contact the Community Networking Project
 
Funded by OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Mental Health and Recovery Services, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63
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