May is Mental Health Awareness Month, created to bring attention to mental health and mental illness, which affect millions of people across the U.S. and a growing number of young people, including celebrities like singer Demi Lovato, tennis star Naomi Osaka and swimmer Michael Phelps. |
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As Los Angeles County moves into the post-surge phase of COVID-19, many of us are returning to our pre-COVID-19 lives, looking forward to leaving the pandemic and the negative toll it has taken on our mental health in the past. We experienced COVID-19 together and it affected us all.
With our re-entry into society, let’s focus on sharing hope and being kind to ourselves and one another, allowing ourselves grace as we once more transition to a new phase in the pandemic.
Join BCHD for mental health programs, tips and resources to help you prioritize and support your mental health as we continue to live through and recover from COVID-19.
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Kindness Counts
In partnership with Beach Cities Health District and Hermosa Beach Mayor Michael Detoy, Manhattan Beach Mayor Hildy Stern and Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand
Every act of kindness, big or small, has the power to make a difference in someone’s life. By sharing your story, you empower others to choose kindness more often. Did you know that kindness and empathy spark the release of feel-good oxytocin in the brain of everyone involved, including observers? Learn more at bchd.org/kindnesscounts.
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Meet the Student who Inspired the Kindness Counts Poster
Rachel, Mira Costa High School sophomore, is the inspiration for the Kindness Counts poster. She had the virtue of kindness instilled in her at a very young age; her mother always emphasized the idea that you never really know what is going on in someone else’s life. When Rachel was younger and her father had cancer, her community showed up for their family in meaningful ways which inspired Rachel to always give back.
After hearing about BCHD and Manhattan Beach Mayor Hildy Stern’s Kindness Counts Initiative, she knew she wanted to be involved. Rachel composed the ten acts of kindness at the bottom of the poster and thought the tear-off tabs would be a fun reminder that your small acts of kindness can create a big impact, no matter your age. She appreciates how her idea has grown to engage the Beach Cities community. Thank you, Rachel, for inspiring us all! Download the poster here.
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If you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs assistance with health-related information or referrals, please call our Assistance, Information and Referral Line, 310-374-3426 and press option 1, Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. or visit bchd.org/resources.
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The Beach Cities School Well-Being Line provides enhanced mental health support and help navigating questions related to health and safety at school. Call 310-374-3426 and press option 2, Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
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Virtual Families Connected Parent Chat
A free parent support group led by a licensed professional from the Thelma McMillen Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment at Torrance Memorial Medical Center held in partnership with South Bay Families Connected. Open to all parents.
Tuesdays
10 – 10:50 a.m.
Upcoming Topics
May 10: Anxiety Among Youth: What’s Trending
May 17: Parenting Strategies to Help Youth Reduce Anxiety
May 24: Understanding Depression
May 31: When and How to Reach Out for Help
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Virtual Happiness Chats
This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!
Second Tuesday of the Month
(May 10)
12:30 – 1 p.m.
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Virtual Social Hour with BCHD Care Manager Charlotte Barnett
We want to provide a space for people to talk, ask questions and share their experience during COVID-19. Join us if you want to learn more about community resources or BCHD, or if you just want to connect! Open to all.
First & Third Tuesday of the Month
(May 17)
Now 10 – 11 a.m.
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Families Connected Speaker Series
"Left to Our Own Devices: Parenting Strategies for Healthy Device Management and Optimal Mental Health"
Presented by Dr. Don Grant
This session will provide Beach Cities caregivers and families useful information and tools to address responsible technology use and online presence with their families. Held in partnership with Beach Cities Health District, South Bay Families Connected, Hermosa Beach City School District, Manhattan Beach Unified School District and Redondo Beach Unified School District.
Tuesday, May 17
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Hermosa View at Vista, Multi-Purpose Room, 417 25th St. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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Virtual Event: Beyond Alzheimer's: The Other Types of Dementias
Presented by the South Bay Dementia Education Consortium
While Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, it is not the only kind. This presentation will discuss other forms of dementia, such as Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, and Frontotemperal Dementia, and how they differ from Alzheimer’s in progression, treatment, and diagnosis.
Speakers:
- Kevin Bickart is an assistant professor in neurology at UCLA who completed his MD/PhD in anatomy and neurobiology from Boston University School of Medicine, post-doc at Northeastern and Harvard Universities, and residency in neurology at Stanford.
- Dr. Sarah Kremen is a behavioral neurologist and the Director of the Neurobehavior Program at the Jona Goldrich Center for Alzheimer's and Memory Disorders at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. She completed her residency in neurology at UCLA and her fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry at the Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center.
Thursday, May 19
3 – 4:30 p.m.
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National Senior Health & Fitness Week May 23-26
Join BCHD's Center for Health & Fitness for National Center Health & Fitness Week, the nation’s largest health event encouraging all older adults to take action toward maintaining and improving their health. Enjoy FREE classes, educational lectures and assessments.
MONDAY, MAY 23
Nutrition for Osteoporosis (Women’s Fitness) - Virtual Lecture
Speaker: Charlotte Hargrave, RD
8 - 8:55am
TUESDAY, MAY 24
Shoulder Injuries - In Person
Speaker: Carina Escudero, DPT AIM Sports Medicine
10 - 10:55 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
Reformer for Men - In Person
Instructor: Pam Johnson, Certified Pilates Instructor and Fabienne Naples, CHF Pilates Intern
10 - 10:55 a.m.
Stronger, Better, Faster - In Person
Instructor: Chris Bentajado, CHF Medical Exercise Specialist
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Mindfulness - In Person/Virtual
Instructor: Carrie Kerster, Certified GX Instructor
12 - 12:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 26
Core Class - In Person
Instructor: Martha Light, Personal Trainer
9 - 9:30 a.m.
Osteoporosis - Virtual Lecture
Speaker: Dr. Connie Teng, Rheumatology, Providence Little Company of Mary
9 - 9:55 a.m.
Hypertension - Virtual Lecture
Speaker: Dr. Brenda Shen, Family Practice, Providence Little Company of Mary
10 - 10:30 a.m.
Fitness Goal Setting - Virtual Lecture
Speaker: Brian Fuentes, Medical Exercise Specialist
12 - 12:45 p.m.
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Virtual Event: Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness
Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. This workshop focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you.
Wednesday, May 25
9 – 9:55 a.m.
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Virtual BCHD Board Meeting
BCHD holds public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. every month (except Aug. and Dec.). Details about the meeting and agenda can be found online.
Wednesday, May 25
6:30 p.m.
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Virtual Event: Boost Your Well-Being: Strategies for Older Adults
Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. This workshop focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you.
Facilitated by Tiana Rideout-Rosales, Well-Being Programs Coordinator, and Emily Brosius, LCSW, Community Services Manager, participants will learn techniques to build a practice supporting stress resilience, foster positive social connections and have a bit of fun, too.
Thursday, May 26
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
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Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In
Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. The guided session will be led by a trained Beach Cities Health District instructor.
First Wednesday of the Month
(June 1)
4 – 4:30 p.m.
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Virtual Talk with a BCHD Care Manager
BCHD is offering a Care Management hour via Zoom with Jennefer Hernandez, BCHD Care Manager. Jennefer will be offering seniors a variety of resources relating to health, wellness, housing, programs and much more. Event is free of charge and reservation not required.
First Monday of the Month
(June 6)
11 a.m. – noon
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allcove Beach Cities – Request for Qualifications
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) announces the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for partners to deliver programs and services within the allcove Beach Cities Youth Wellness Center that can adhere to model components in the areas of:
- mental health,
- physical health,
- substance use prevention and treatment,
- wellness services and life skills,
- supportive education and employment, and
- peer and family support.
Partners should have experience with providing services to populations who represent the diversity of the Beach Cities and surrounding communities across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, lived experience, ability and socio-economic status in addition to working with marginalized groups in the community including transitional-aged youth, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, juvenile justice involved youth, foster youth and undocumented young people.
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Celebrate a World of Flavors:
Oceania and Hawaiian Cuisine
“Celebrate a World of Flavors” is a chance to learn more about your own food culture and those around you. Learn how to eat a well-balanced meal with lots of flavors!
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Masks Continue to be Required in All Public Transit and Indoor Transportation Hubs Within Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a revised Health Officer Order to note that masking in all public transit within Los Angeles County and in Los Angeles County indoor transportation hubs continues to be required.
Per the revised Order, masking continues to be required to be worn by everyone, 2 years of age and older, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, on public transit within the County. This includes wearing masks on commuter trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares. Masking continues to be also required in indoor transportation hubs including airport and bus terminals, train and subway stations, seaport or other indoor port terminals, or any other indoor area that serves as a transportation hub.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will reassess the indoor masking requirement when COVID-19 community transmission in Los Angeles County drops to the Moderate level, OR the CDC’s assessment is that an order requiring masking in the transportation corridor is no longer necessary for protection of the public’s health, OR within 30 days of this Order, whichever occurs first.
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Update on the BA.2 Variant in Los Angeles County (as of April 29, 2022)
The highly contagious Omicron BA.2 subvariant is now identified in 88% of recent Los Angeles County samples – a slight increase from the prior week. Nationally, the BA.2 subvariant is the predominant lineage, although there is increasing circulation of a newly identified sub-lineage strain: BA.2.12.1. For the week ending April 2, the CDC estimates that BA.2 accounted for 68% of sequenced specimens in the U.S., with BA.2.12.1 accounting for approximately 29% of sequenced samples for that week. The BA.2.12.1 sublineage is also estimated to be 20-30% more transmissible than BA.2, and it could quickly become the nation’s dominant strain.
In Los Angeles County, 7% of sequenced specimens were identified as BA.2.12.1 for the week ending April 9, up from 3% for the prior seven-day period. The California Department of Public Health, through modeling estimates, anticipates that BA.2.12.1 will account for 50% of positive cases in California within a few days.
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BCHD’s Healthy Living Campus Next Steps
The next step in the process is submitting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to the City of Redondo Beach. The “pre-application” was submitted in February, 2022 and can be viewed online at www.bchdcampus.org.
What is a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)?
Conditional use permits (CUPs) are uses permitted on a permanent basis within a district as long as the governing body’s conditions are met. Permitted conditional use permits are expressly listed for each district in the zoning ordinance.
Additional next steps in the process include the selection of an operator for the Residential Care facility for the elderly (RCFE) and awarding a design-build construction contract, with a tentative start of construction in 2023.
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AdventurePlex
Where kids and families play their way to good health
- Summer camp
- Drop-in play
- Birthday parties
- Supervised weekend play so parents can have a night out
- Special events
- ToddlerTown play area
- 5-level play structure
- Programs for ages 0-12
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Center for Health & Fitness
Our comprehensive fitness center in Redondo Beach
- Cycling, Zumba, yoga, Pilates, strength & other exercise classes
- Online exercise classes
- Classes for older adults
- Programs for chronic conditions
- Access to trainers
- Massage
- Nutrition consultation
- Access to state-of-the-art gym equipment
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