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Let's Talk About It December 7, 2023: Youth Opioid Response Grant - Christen Magana, Program Supervisor, Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

In the midst of the fentanyl crisis, the Youth Opioid Response Grant assists youth and young adults ages 12 to 24 with opioid use and/or stimulant use disorders by enhancing the availability of treatment services. The substance use disorder services offered by Imperial County Behavioral Health are responsive to youth and young adults, considering their family values, beliefs, norms, socio-economic, and cultural context, provided in a non-judgmental environment, which promotes independence and community integration for individuals with the support of family, peers, and the community.

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Let's Talk About It December 14, 2023: Mental Health of Family Caregivers - Sarah Enz, J.D.,Public Administrator, Guardian, Conservator, Area Agency on Aging Director

Caregiving, for our elderly and others with caregiving needs, is a selfless act of love that is a critical element of our community fabric. Yet who cares for the caregivers? Caregivers face a challenge of providing support to everescalating needs. Trying harder and harder, the caregivers are pushed to their limits, in physical and mental health. Join us as Sarah Enz, Director of the Area Agency on Aging shares ways to determine if the caregiver needs additional support along with resources and self-care tips.

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Let's Talk About It December 21, 2023: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention - Judith R. Klein-Pritchard, Director of Legal Services WomanHaven A Center for Family Solutions

The connection between sexual assault and lifelong mental health concerns related to trauma is unfortunately too common. Join us as we shine light into the truths and consequences of sexual assault with WomanHaven-A Center for Family Solutions Director of Legal Services Judith Klein-Pritchard, in an attempt to support a safer, healthier Imperial Valley for everyone.

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Let's Talk About It December 28, 2023: Ecotherapy: Finding Peace in a Changing Climate - Maia Kiley, LMFT, Certified in Ecotherapy

Concerned about climate change? Disconnected from nature? Feeling sad or worried most days? Climaterelated anxiety and depression are increasingly being identified as a part of the mental health crisis experienced primarily in youth and young adult populations. Ecotherapy is a guided nature-based mindfulness process intended to support easing some worry and sadness while maintaining and enhancing the love of planet and place that so many feel. Join us as ecotherapist and licensed clinician Maia Kiley shares tools and tips for embracing self and planet

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Let's Talk About It November 9, 2023: CalHOPE Resource for Mental Health Support - Crystal Castro and Mario Rios, Team Leads, CalHOPE Program, NAMI San Diego and Imperial Counties

CalHOPE, administered locally through the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), is offering a resource hotline to support any needs related to mental health. Community needs from unmet mental health needs can be as simple as access to treatment, but can also include housing, food, work or job training. CalHOPE has put together an extensive support access system that we'll discuss with their San Diego and Imperial representatives.

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Let's Talk About It November 16, 2023: Music and Mental Health - Johnny Crowder, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS-Y/A), CEO and Founder of Cope Notes

Mental Health challenges affect our lives in different ways that can lead us to cope with stress by isolating, stealing all hope and energy. Research shows that music can help reduce the impact of mental health challenges. Join us as Johnny Crowder talks about his recovery through music and how it inspired his "Cope Notes" positive texting business.

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Let's Talk About It November 23, 2023: Depression in Youth - Francisca Gomez, ASW, Behavioral Health Therapist, YAYA Calexico Anxiety and Depression Clinic

Its not unusual for teens to feel sadness and low energy. So how can we tell if a youth is potentially going through depression? Join us as Francisca Gomez talks more in depth about depression in the youth and how to help them.

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Let's Talk About It November 30, 2023: Depression in Youth - Lupita Castro, LMFT, Director of Student Health Services, Active Minds Advisor, Jackie Cortez, LMFT, Mental Health Counselor Student Health Center, Co - Advisor Active Minds, Alejandra Lopez, President Active Minds

Students may be hesitant to seek mental health help due to the stigma of being labeled as a person with a mental health condition. Fortunately at IVC there is a student group, Active Minds, that is directly addressing the stigma, normalizing and validating mental health support. Please join us as Lupita Castro, Jackie Cortez and Alejandra Lopez talk about this important group and the direct efforts and impacts at IVC.

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