Community Chat and Coffee with BCHD CEO Tom Bakaly

We want to hear from you! Join Beach Cities Health District CEO Tom Bakaly for friendly, informal conversation and coffee. Stop by Monday, September 19 anytime between 9-10 a.m.

Where to find us:

Beach Cities Health District

514 N. Prospect Ave – Back Patio (near the loading dock)

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

9-10 a.m.

Making Meaning of Suicide Loss:

Stories from Lived Experience

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Beach Cities Health District invite you to virtually join NAMI South Bay’s monthly meeting as we discuss surviving suicide loss. We will be viewing a webinar featuring Dr. Ken Duckworth, the NAMI National Chief Medical Director, as he facilitates a discussion with four individuals who share their story of surviving a suicide loss. We will also discuss resources and suicide prevention efforts, including the implementation of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and recent legislative efforts including Community, Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court plan.

Monday, September 19

7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

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.



Tuesdays, September 20, October 4 and October 18

10 – 11 a.m.

Connecting Over Grief: A Discussion on

Healing, Coping and Caregiving



The South Bay Dementia Education Consortium and Beach Cities Health District invite you to join our conversation as we connect around our shared and individual experiences of grief. The discussion will speak to the emotional, physical, and spiritual impact of loss and map out the roads that lead toward healing and recovery.

Thursday, September 22

3 – 4:30 p.m. PST

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is hosting a QPR Suicide Prevention virtual training to help individuals recognize warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to Question, Persuade and Refer someone to get help. Learn skills to engage someone in crisis to discuss their distress, provide hope and refer them to someone who can formally assess and intervene.

Tuesday, September 27

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

BCHD Board of Directors Meeting

BCHD holds public board meetings every month. Residents are encouraged to attend board meetings and may also contact board members directly with questions or comments, and/or call 310-374-3426, ext. 8213.

Wednesday, September 28

6:30 p.m.