We're moved to announce the launch of The Parents' Network, a global community for parents and caregivers impacted by online harm, created in partnership with The Archewell Foundation. CARS is proud to play a key role in this initiative by providing programming design, facilitation, and resources that support parents in bereavement, trauma recovery, and leadership development.
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National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is on November 17 - November 23, 2024
Held annually the week before Thanksgiving, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an opportunity for our communities to come together to contribute, advocate, reach out and educate, but most of all, take action to end homelessness.
Want to get involved?
Find help in Orange County by connecting with health, wellness, and other resources. Visit: ocnavigator.org
Good mental health begins with a positive mindset and healthy habits. Here are some mental health habit reminders to support you through the school week, designed with students, parents, school advisors, professionals, and staff in mind. @californiacommunitycolleges
To learn more about accessing these mental health resources, please visit: www.cccstudentmentalhealth.org/resource
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Building Strong Crisis Care for Children, Youth & Families: New 988 Webinar!
Join SAMHSA's Crisis Systems Response Training and Technical Assistance Center for a webinar exploring best practices in delivering high-quality crisis care.
🗓️ November 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. PT
988 Crisis Systems Response: Designing and Implementing Crisis Services for Children, Youth, and Families as Part of a System of Care
This webinar will delve into:
- Understanding Systems of Care (SOC): Definition, history, principles, and challenges.
- Bridging the Gap: How SOC aligns with the crisis care continuum for children, youth, and families.
- Implementing Effective Models: Best practices for implementing SOC models in your community.
- Overcoming Challenges: Identifying barriers and finding solutions to ensure equitable access to crisis services.
Expert speakers will share their insights and real-world experiences with youth mobile crisis programs.
Earn 1 Continuing Education Contact Hour (NASW approved).
Register now! bit.ly/988-webinar-nov14
#crisiscare #mentalhealth #youth #family #systemsofcare #soc #webinar #socialwork #continuingeducation #SAMHSA
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Make a Difference for Your School –Do Your Part.
Per AB 2033, by September 1, 2025, all California Community Colleges must apply for at least one on-campus store to accept CalFresh benefits (SNAP/EBT).
Action Needed:
To assess current status, please have your campus’s primary basic needs services lead complete our brief (5-10 min) survey by November 22. Survey responses will guide support efforts for this mandate.
CalFresh EBT Survey Link: bit.ly/CalFreshBenefitsSurvey
Thank you for your participation! @californiacommunitycolleges
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📢 Calling all youth advocates, clinicians, and peer supporters! 📢
Join the hosts of YYASS and PACT for a special combined session on Thursday, November 21 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET. This interactive discussion will focus on strengthening collaborations between Youth Peer, Parent Peer, and Clinical supports.
We'll explore strategies to enhance communication, overcome challenges, and create stronger partnerships for better outcomes for youth and families. 💪
This session is happening in place of the upcoming YYASS session on November 20. Please register below to join us for this expanded and impactful event!
Register now! bit.ly/pact-yyass-nov21
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and network with other professionals!
#youthmentalhealth #peersupport #collaboration #PACT #yyass #mentalhealth
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Take a moment to check in with yourself.
Good mental health and self-care start with a positive mindset and healthy habits. Here are some check-in visuals and "I" statements to support you through the school week, designed for students, parents, and educators. @californiacommunitycolleges
Learn more: www.cccstudentmentalhealth.org/resource
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🎧 Meri's Journey: Finding Strength and Hope in the Face of Adversity 🎧
In this powerful episode of Tangled Routes, we meet Meri, a dedicated parent and grandparent navigating the complex world of the juvenile justice system alongside her son.
Meri's story is a testament to the power of resilience. She shares her journey of confronting systemic challenges, the transformative impact of peer support, and how she found hope amidst the complexities of the court system.
In this episode, you'll:
- Hear Meri's inspiring story of overcoming adversity.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by families involved in the juvenile justice system.
- Discover practical tools and resources to support families in similar situations.
Tangled Routes is more than just a podcast. It's a movement dedicated to building stronger communities and supporting families. Each episode includes a downloadable guide packed with evidence-based practices, community-centered solutions, and actionable steps to make a difference.
Join us on this journey of understanding and action!
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/nttac-tangled-routes
#mentalhealth #FamilySupport #podcast #youthmentalhealth #childwelfare #FamilySupport #communitysupport #socialwork #mentalhealthawareness #socialjustice #advocacy
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Join us as we honor our veterans with a BBQ for National POW/MIA Recognition Day! @USVetsVPOP
Monday, November 11, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wear warm clothing and bring beach-appropriate attire.
For questions, contact Juan Garcia:
📧 jgarcia@usvets.org
📞 (213) 703-0360
To learn more about this event, please visit bit.ly/USVetsVeteransDayBeachBBQ
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This week, in the many unknowns, what we do know, is that we have a community of school crisis leaders with a place to turn for peer-sourced wisdom, guidance, validation, and collective care.
Please join us next week to resource each other. Join us nest week to resource yourself in community.
Grief is the Medicine the SCRR Fall 2024 Network of Practice 🍂🍂🍂
📅November 14, 2024
⏰10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
This is a no-cost, virtual offering
Join us for our annual Fall Network of Practice, a space for the SCRR community to connect, resource one another, peer support, and build our collective wisdom.
The 2024 Fall Network of Practice focuses on our experience of recovery - In our project’s framework, we use Judith Herman’s three pillars of recovery from Trauma and Recovery (1992) to inform our programming: 1) Safety & Stabilization; 2) Remembrance & Mourning; and 3) Reconnection & Integration.
In dialogue with ourselves and each other, we explore safety, remembrance and mourning, and integration so that our school crisis leadership is reflective, attuned, and grounded.
We as an SCRR network know the transformative power of witnessing each other. Come on November 14th, bring a colleague, a team member, or an entire department to feel less alone and more connected in this work.
Come for part, some, or all of our time together. Check out our full agenda, learn more and register at bit.ly/SCRR_Fall24NoP
#schoolcrisishealing #schoolcrisisrecovery #educatorgrief #bipoceducatorgrief #immigrantrefugeegrief #LGBTQeducatorgrief #safetyandstabilization #remembranceandmourning #reconnectionandintegration
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