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FIGHTING THE HOLIDAY AND
WINTER BLUES: MENTAL
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
Friday, December 8, 2023 | 9:30am - 11:30am
PST
Location: Crenshaw Community Room
Department of Water and Power
4030 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
For more information contact Anthnette Drone @ anthnette@bwwla.com
New Webinar!
Housing and Re-entry Supports for Justice Involved Individuals
Thursday, November 2, 2023 • 10:00a.m.–11:30a.m. PT
REGISTER HERE
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduqrrzouG9AsrmRnA8m3yTWnRruhX6Xt#/registration
Overview:
Panelists from two housing programs, both focused on those reentering their communities after incarceration, will discuss their programs and approaches. The Carmelita House is a trauma-informed therapeutic home for women with histories of mental and behavioral health struggles. The Homecoming Project is a program that provides daily subsidies to homeowners in exchange for providing living space to a person returning home from prison.
Four-Day Forensic Peer Support Training
For: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist OR Recovery Coaches
This is a four-day training that teaches individuals the role of a Forensic Peer Support Specialist. This program aims to teach individuals how to support people during their involvement in the Criminal Justice System. This is a certificate program for individuals who are already trained and Certified as Recovery Coaches or Recovery Support Specialists looking to enhance their skills further and be able to work with and assist Justice Involved individuals recently.
Project Return: Peer Professional Training & Placement Program
The "Peer Professional Training & Placement Program" prepares people who are or have been consumers of mental health services for roles in the public mental health system as employees or volunteers to support the recovery of others. Project Return is accepting applications on a continual basis! To learn more about the program and to complete an application, click here.
Drop In Center
Monday-Friday - 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-4:30pm
Ages 16-24SHOWER . CLOTHING & LAUNDRY. HYGIENE KITS
MEALS/SNACKS. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES,
LINKAGES, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING
REFERRALS, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, PEER
GROUPS, TAP CARDS, AND MORE...Contact
213-282-6618
5344 Crenshaw Blud,
Los Angeles, CA 90043
CAPS Academy is currently accepting applications
The Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program is built on the foundation of one of the oldest and best Peer Trainings in California. Our training prepares those who identify as peers, for the State Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam.
If you are interesting in applying to CAPS, I invite you to click on the Application link: CAPS Academy
In addition to exam prep, CAPS prepares peers for roles in the public mental health system as employees or volunteers able to support individuals on their road to recovery. CAPS Academy provides an immersive learning experience and offering 2 cohorts: a morning cohort and an evening cohort. Each cohort meets online via Zoom for 2 days a week for 4 hours a day for a total of 84 hours.
Some details:
- CAPS Academy provides 84 hours of live instruction via Zoom
- Guest Subject Ma
tter Experts with over 30 years’ combined experience - 1:1 support meeting with the instructors
- The option to have a peer partner
- Exam prep in the form of quizzes, teach backs and study groups
- Classroom and 1:1 instruction on how to register for the exam.
Springs of Hope Grief-Care Center: The Hope Table Talk
Every Last Monday of the Month
Springs of Hope Grief-Care Center: The Hope Table is a community service offering, in which virtual meetings are held every last Monday, to support anyone impacted by the death of a loved one and other major life changes. Virtual meetings are held on the last Monday of each month. To register for the monthly meetings, contact (562) 472-2635 or
Let's Be Whole's:
Weekly "Healthy Food Giveaway"
FREE healthy food available every week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until supplies last! Walk-up or drive-up is available and wearing a mask is REQUIRED. If you have a question, contact Nina Womack at info@letsbewhole.com or (877) 594-1292.
