World Mental Health Day
October 10 is World Mental Health Day Mental and behavioral health challenges do not discriminate across socioeconomic or ethnic boundaries, and any family is susceptible to the instability that comes from […]
Locations for Drop-In Centers for Transition Age Youth
Services for Transition Age Youth (TAY) Ages 13-25 Through TAY Services, youth have access to supportive and safe Drop-In Centers, emergency housing support, rental assistance, overnight lodging, and family finding. […]
Five Tips for Talking About Suicide
If you or someone you know is at risk of harming themselves or others: Please call 9-1-1, the Access & Crisis Line at 888-724-7240, or call/text the California Coalition for […]
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN | ACES E-BOOK
The ability to express emotions, manage behavior, and interact positively with others are critical life skills for both children and adults. Healthy child development happens in the context of caring, […]
CONCRETE SUPPORTS IN TIMES OF NEED | ACES E-BOOK
Everyone needs support at some point in time. This can include basic needs like child care, food, housing, or utility assistance, and also things like education, training, and employment supports. […]
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS | ACES E-BOOK
Everyone needs positive, nurturing and supportive relationships. Friendships, social connections and networks of support are important for self-care, emotional health and well-being. 5 THINGS TO KNOW AND TRY We […]
What Does it Mean to be a Social Worker?
In honor of National Social Work Month and National Social Worker Day, we asked our staff what being a social worker means to them. Read and listen to their responses below! […]
Program Spotlight: TIDES
By: Deanna Zamudio I had the pleasure of working with a client who was initially referred to our program due to severe anxiety that was highly affecting her academics, home, […]
Random Acts of Kindness Day
We’re joining the movement to #MakeKindnessTheNorm and to #ExploreTheGood. How are YOU participating? Visit RandomActsofKindness.org for inspired ideas or share them on social media with #RandomActsofKindnessDay. HERE’S SOME WAYS YOU […]
Representation: Why It Matters in Therapy
BY: TARA HODGENS, LMFT While this article will address why representation (specifically cultural/racial representation) matters in therapy, it’s important to state that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) are not […]