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Let's Talk About It February 6, 2025: CARE Act and Community Outreach - Sylvia Bazan, Behavioral Health Manager, Mental Health Triage Unit, Kytzia Romero, Program Supervisor, Intensive Community Program CARE Act

The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act is a California law that provides behavioral health services and support to people with severe mental illnesses. The CARE Act aims to prevent avoidable hospitalizations, incarcerations, and LPS Mental Health Conservatorships. Join us as we talk about who is eligible, how to access the Petition, who can file and other facts about the CARE Act.

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Let's Talk About It February 13, 2025: Helping Children Manage Aggressive Behavior - Robert W. Oliver, Ed. D. Master Trainer for Aggression Replacement Training

An overview of the Aggression Replacement Training (ART) Model, a cognitive behavioral intervention program designed to help children improve social skills and moral reasoning, better manage anger, and reduce aggressive behavior

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Let's Talk About It February 20, 2025: Young Love: Concerns and Mental Health Issues in Adolescent Romance - Andrea Platero, LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Adolescence contains a number of life challenges, including the beginnings of romantic relationships. With therapist Andrea Platero, we examine the modern context of young love, including social media, consider common concerns and share helpful strategies in support youth through their first romantic relationships.

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Let's Talk About It February 27, 2025: Casa Serena: Maria Ruiz, MSW, Deputy Director Mental Health Triage and Engagement Services

At times, members of our community experience severe mental health symptoms that disrupt their lives. In such moments, they need a safe harbor—a port in the storm—to remain secure and prevent a potentially dangerous mental health crisis. Casa Serena serves as that safe harbor, offering supportive in-patient service elements to individuals navigating a mental health crisis before it escalates further. Join us as Deputy Director Maria Ruiz, MSW, delves deeper into this innovative program and its vital role in our community.

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Let's Talk About It January 9, 2025: Positive Engagement Team (P.E.T.) Programe - Ernesto De La Rosa, Community Service Worker, Monica Hernandez, Community Service Worker, Brooke Hester, Pet Handler

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services, in collaboration with the Humane Society, identifies shelter dogs with potential to be professionally trained to provide emotional support and comfort to clients during their appointments and at outreach community events. The Positive Engagement Team, also known as the P.E.T Program, invites everyone to interact with them when they see them out in the community and at the clinics. Join us as Community Service Workers, Ernesto De La Rosa and Monica Hernandez along with Brooke Hester, a PET Handler, share insights and stories about the program, its mission, and the incredible bond between humans and dogs.

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Let's Talk About It January 16, 2025: Self-Harming Behaviors in Youth and Young Adults: Maricruz Bermudez, LMFT, Supervising Therapist, Youth and Young Adult Services

Self- harm is when an individual intentionally hurts themselves to cope with emotional pain or distress. The thoughts of hurting oneself are most common in adolescents and have increased because of the pandemic. The risks of self-harming behaviors have never been more pronounced as they are now. Please join us as therapist Maricruz Bermudez talks more in depth about the signs and symptoms along with the different interventions that are available for adolescents that are experiencing self-harm.

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Let's Talk About It January 23, 2025: Mental Health Support for LGBTQ Community - Dr. Tsui, Psy.D., LCSW, Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Members of the LGBTQ community are more likely to experience behavioral health challenges due to the prejudices that exist today. Dr. Tsui talks about mental health support for the LGBTQ Community. In addition, Dr. Tsui talks about the LGBTQ Community, the prejudice that come with it, and the changes that could help better serve this community.

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Let's Talk About It January 30, 2025: Trauma Informed Behavioral Healthcare - Gabriella Grant, MA, Director of the California Center for Excellence for Trauma Informed Care

Trauma is a common cause or factor in many mental health disorders. Trauma Informed Care is a commitment that Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS) is undertaking to support the recovery of people impacted by trauma who seek help from ICBHS. Join us as we learn what Trauma Informed Care is and how ICBHS is adapting in response to consumer needs.

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Let's Talk About It December 5, 2024: 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? Climate related 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 Eco-therapist, and licensed clinician, Maia Kiley shares tools and tips for embracing self and planet.

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Let's Talk About It December 12, 2024: The Path of the Butterfly - Dulce Lopez, Psy.D. Psychologist Motivational Speaker

This week’s guest, Psychologist Dulce Lopez, Psy.D. shares her life philosophy with us all. “The METAMORPHOSIS of the butterfly is utilized as a metaphor to describe the ongoing transformation/ transmutation that we experience throughout our lifetimes... The premise and foundation of my soul-work is to HEAL through LOVE. When we choose to walk the path of love...our whole world changes.” Join us for this amazing story that can help any of us to reclaim our human magic, kindness towards ourselves and others, and put the struggles we all face into perspective.

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Let's Talk About It December 19, 2024: Future Farmers of America and Mental Health - Michelle Taylor Future Farmers of America Teacher Brawley Union High School - Haleigh-FFA Student Advisor - Addison - FFA Student Recorder

The youth organization, Future Farmers of America (FFA), helps students learn about all aspects of agriculture, and about the wellbeing of animals. The student led organization prepares students in different areas such as animal science, plant science, woodworking, welding and plumbing. The activities that students participate also help support student mental health. With this knowledge members get to grown plants or take care of an animal which eventually the student will show at the annual Imperial Valley Mid-Winter Fair.

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Let's Talk About It December 26, 2024: Link Crew: Using Student Mentoring to Support Connection and Wellbeing at Central Union High School - Union High School Staff: Stephanie Valenzuela, LCSW, Therapist ICOE. Ramona Campos & Irma Avelar, Counselors. Teresa Gonzalez, Link Crew Coordinator/ Teacher. Haydee Rodriguez, Teacher

Central Union High School shares with us their system of connection that supports incoming Freshman using selected upperclassman student mentors. The Link Crew system provides wellness and wellbeing coaching through activities designed to provide inclusion to arriving freshmen and identifies support needs that can be accessed at various levels of support, including counseling and professional treatment with an emphasis on behavioral health and wellness. Join us and an incredible team from Central Union to learn more about this innovative and caring system.

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Let's Talk About It January 2, 2024: Right Hand Club of Calexico High School - Eva Lara, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Calexico Unified School District

The Right Hand Club at Calexico High School is where students represent students as spokespersons to better enhance each other’s experience in school, socially, academically, and extra-curricular activities. The club and its students serve as advocates and bring valuable resources to their fellow students. Join us as we speak with their advisor and leader about their passion which is resulting in making the behavioral health of their campus more valued and improving students outcomes.

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