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Observations of a LA County Resident

Archive for May, 2020

Important Mental Health meetings and webinars to join/attend to network, advocate, collaborate during COVID-19 “Safer at Home order”

Many in LA County have lost and are continuing to lose family and community to COVID-19. While many more are afraid because they’ve lost their jobs, may lose their homes, and the unsure future. I hope the information and resources below will help to inform and empower your community and you during these “interesting times” […]

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On Our Sleeves – Mental Health Resources for Children in the time of COVID-19

There are many great mental health resources available, and the current COVID-19 crisis has made it even more critical to have the ability to access them. Below is a link to mental health resource for children – the site is called On Our Sleeves and can be found following this link– https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving/on-our-sleeves?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-paid&utm_campaign=oos-national&utm_content=image-v2&sc_camp=70C52223579542349A8D96B06E61978F&fbclid=IwAR256C_RE0RHetS3_xR3Z-DX5M-yvZAmoKIv1lRsu8abYwASCfuLhGtBg_0

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This just in from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health! – WE RISE 2020 VIRTUAL MAY

On May 1st at 10:00 AM Director Dr. Jonathan Sherin will announce: May is celebrated nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month to spotlight the importance of mental health issues and access to care for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased fear, anxiety and stress dramatically, so visibility and awareness for this important issue are needed now more […]

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