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    Sisters @ Eight

    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.

     

     

     

     

     

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    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.

     

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    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.

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    Drop In Center

    Monday-Friday - 8am-8pm

    Saturday: 8am-4:30pm 

    Ages 16-24

     

    SHOWER . 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

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    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. 
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    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

    hope03@springsofhopegcc.com.

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    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.

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  • NAMI Urban LA Advocacy Council July 2023

     

    NAMI Urban LA - Black History Month Event (Healing Our Minds)

    Saturday February 25th 2023 - A conversation for the African-American community to discuss self-care, resources and empowerment. James Coomes, LCSW is our special guest speaker. In partnership with the L.A. County Department of Mental Health’s Speakers Bureau.