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Let's Talk About It November 6, 2025: VetConnect - Esther Frias, VetConnect

Esther Frias, a proud veteran and founder of VetConnect, is leading efforts in Imperial County to connect veterans andtheir families with vital housing and health services through direct outreach and personalized support.

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Let's Talk About It November 13, 2025: Imperial County Veterans - David Hernandez, Veterans Service Officer

The Imperial County Veterans Service Office helps veterans, families, and survivors access earned benefits such as healthcare, housing, education, and more working closely with the VA and other agencies to ensure no veteran is left behind.

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Let's Talk About It November 20, 2025: Reps4Vets - Brendon Brown, Founder/Executive Director Joshua Hawk, Director of Outreach Reps4Vets

Reps 4 Vets empowers veterans to build strength, confidence, and mental wellness through fitness, nutrition, and peer support. Aiming to prevent suicide and break the stigma around mental health.

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Let's Talk About It November 27, 2025: Active Minds of IVC - Dr. Lupita Castro, Director of Student Health Services Imperial Valley College

The Imperial Valley College Active Minds Club promotes student mental health by reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations, and empowering students to seek help through campus events and outreach

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Let's Talk About It October 9, 2025: World Mental Health Day - A selection of presenters, community members, interagency partners and ICBHS experts

Community members and presenters shared their stories of the day reflecting on the events, workshops and the importance of the connections made with the community while attending World Mental Health Day 2022.

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Let's Talk About It October 16, 2025: Rite Track - Marysol Medina - Program Director Rite Track

Marysol Medina, Program DIrector with Rite Track Youth Services, shares how their proven programs equip youth with skills and guidance to make positive choices and build a brighter future.

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Let's Talk About It October 23, 2025: Cancer Resource Center of the Desert and Mental Health - Helen Palomino, LCSW, CEO Cancer Resource Center of the Desert

Helen Palomino talks about this important program and the resources available.

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Let's Talk About It October 30, 2025: Mental Health Support for LGBTQ Community - Dr. Tsui, Psy.D., LCSW

Dr. Tsui talks about the mental health support for the LGBTQ community, and changes that could happen to better serve the LGBTQ community.

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Let's Talk About It September 4th, 2025: Too Good for Drugs is a 12-session, evidence-based program that teaches students essential life skills. Guest Danny Gutierrez explains its benefits and how schools can adopt it. - Danny Gutierrez
Community Service Worker

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Let's Talk About It September 11th, 2025: Since the pandemic, Fentanyl has affected people of all ages. Recovery is a personal journey, with treatment tailored to each individual. Join us as Edu Pizano speaks on Recovery Services. - Edu Pizano Behavioral Health Therapist

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Let's Talk About It September 18th, 2025: The Adolescent SUD Treatment Services program supports ages 12–18 through community partnerships and local resources. Hear from Christen Magaña on how the program is helping local youth. - Christen Magaiia Program Supervisor

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Let's Talk About It September 25th, 2025: The Adult SUD Treatment Services program offers professional support for lasting recovery. Join Certified SUD Counselor Jacob Welch as he shares how the program helps adults on their path to healing. - Jacob Welch Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor

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Let's Talk About It October 2nd, 2025: Substance use impacts people of all ages, often straining individuals and their loved ones. But with the right support, recovery is possible. Hear Reymundo Gonzalez share his powerful journey of healing. - Reymundo Gonzalez Behavioral Health Therapist

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