August 2024 Steering Committee Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

In preparation for Suicide Prevention Month in September, Healthy RC is highlighting upcoming trainings and resources hosted by the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health so you can take the first step to support your loved ones.

We also want to highlight the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

ATTEND AN UPCOMING SAFETALK AND ASIST TRAINING

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Thank you to our Mental Health Subcommittee members for bringing accessible mental health resources to 150 seniors who regularly attend the Senior VIP Club. We were able to learn from our community partners such as IEHP, NAMI Pomona Valley, Kaiser Permanente, and the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health.

Watch our Mental Health Awareness video above that highlights senior testimonials. If you are a senior and would like to build community in Rancho Cucamonga, look no further than the Senior VIP Club whose mission is to "enhance the lives of our valued seniors by providing a range of activities to promote the well-being, social engagement, and overall quality of life".

WELLNESS RANCH SITE VISIT

Join the Mental Health Subcommittee for a site visit to explore our local equine-assisted therapy ranch at Wellness Ranch Therapy* (9721 Brilliant Lane) on Tuesday, September 3 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Founder, Angelica Manzo will be taking us on a tour while teaching us how we can refer our loved ones to mental health support. The Wellness Ranch does currently take insurance. You can find out more by reaching out to Angelica directly at 1-909-710-3055.

*Please bring tennis shoes and dress comfortably as we will be outside. Street parking is available by the horse path.

IEHP GRAND SLAM HEALTH JAM

COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES CARE KIT DONATIONS

Compassionate Communities is committed to supporting our unhoused neighbors by providing essential care kits that include hygiene items, snacks, and water. These kits are a small but meaningful way to offer comfort and care to those in need.

Interested in helping? We are currently seeking donations of the following items to make 50 care kits: 

HYGIENE PRODUCTS

• Sunscreen
• Feminine hygiene products
• Wipes
• Deodorant
• Soap

NON-PERISHABLE SNACKS AND BEVERAGES

• Granola bars
• Nuts
• Dried fruit
• Jerky
• Crackers
• Bottled water

Your generous contributions will help us assemble and distribute the care kits, providing much-needed support to our unhoused community during these hot summer months.

For more information or to arrange a donation drop-off at City Hall (10500 Civic Center Drive), please call 1-909-477-2700.

COOL JICAMA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Before summer ends, try jicama—a crunchy, root vegetable native to Mexico. Because the flesh is so porous, jicama picks up flavors well. Marinate it with citrus and your favorite spices or add chunks to a salad. Or make it the main component and use a tangy dressing to give it flair. Jicama goes great with greens, olives, avocado, hummus, lime, grilled fish, and roasted pork. It can be sliced thinly and added to a sandwich for some crunch or in place of a corn tortilla for tacos. Jicama supports healthy digestion and is high in Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. Try this fun summer-spring salad next time you're craving something fresh!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Jicama Round (usually 0.5-1.5 lbs each)
• 1 Cucumber,
• 1 Lemon, seasonings of choice

PREPARATION

• Peel jicama root so that you only use the white part of the vegetable.
• Cut into thick french-fries-sized strips.
• Cut the cucumber into the same shapes, with the peel left on including the inside seed portions.
• Mix the jicama and cucumber then squeeze lemon over it, and season with salt and pepper to taste or Tajin. Serve chilled. 

Mental Health

Subcommittee Meeting

Are you interested in

destigmatizing mental health in the community? Create the change alongside other passionate members at our next meeting!

Meeting take place every 2nd Tuesday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

To participate email HealthyRC@CityofRC.us or call 1-909-774-2044

Community Champions Meeting

¡Llamando a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad que hablan español!

Únase para la próxima reunión para desarrollar programas

personalizados para garantizar que reflejen las necesidades de nuestra

comunidad.

Meetings take place every 2nd and

4th Tuesday

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

(10500 Civic Center Dr.)

Compassionate Community Subcommittee Meeting

Are you interested in building a culture of compassion and

kindness in the community?

Meetings take place every 3rd Tuesday

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

(10500 Civic Center Dr.)

Youth Leaders

Take Action, Make a Difference. Our Youth Leaders program

provides middle school and high school aged kids the leadership development

skills to advocate for policies and programs that positively impact our

community. 

To learn more about the application process, visit

Healthy RC website.

Safe Routes to School

For inquiries, contact

SRTS@CityofRC.us.