Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day in 1908 to honor her mother and promote health and friendship for mothers across the United States. | |  |
Mental Health Awareness Month was created in 1949 to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. The month also aims to destigmatize mental illnesses. | | |
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Directory:
- Executive Director's Share
- Access Nonprofit Center - Upcoming Programs
- Ardena's Favorite Mental Health Resources
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center (SGPRC)
- Parents' Place Family Resource & Empowerment Center (PPFRC)
- Inland Regional Center (IRC)
- Early Start Family Resource Network (ESFRN)
- Self-Determination Program (SDP)
- Black-Serving Community Focused Resources & Events
- Other Resources
Resources Featured in This Issue:
- Black Family Support Group & The Wellness Market
- IRC Self Determination Program conference - Featuring Aminah from SDP in Black
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Executive Director’s Share:
Ardena Bartlett, MPA
Parent, Founder, Executive Director
Hello Beautiful People!!!
We have witnessed what happens when there is an intersection of being Black in America with Mental Health challenges associated with developmental disabilities. What we want for our families is equity in health care and health access.
The burden of stress of navigating resources is real for Black families. It is essential that we access resources for ourselves as parents so that we may be healthy and whole to care for our families at our best.
Everyday I take a 30 minute walk after the kid leaves for school, it rejuvenates my mind and body and prepares me for the day. Shout out to the moms who hold it down working, caring for the family and trying to find time to care for ourselves. If you can't take a walk, listen to a blog, a little bit of Frankie Beverly & Maze that is guaranteed to get you moving or listen to an audio book. I just added In My Grandmother’s House: Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit to my Audible list.
We included a few meditation resources but also look into support groups through CA Black Women’s Health Project, Black Women for Wellness, Black Mental Health Task Force, NAMI and if you or a family member are having mental health crisis 988 is a new hotline that can assist.
While caring for our families let's make sure Momma, Maunties and the women in the family are well cared for as well. Happy Mothers Day!! Celebrating mommas 365!!
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Parenting Black Children
Black Families Support Group
May 26, 2024
10AM-11AM - Support Group
11AM-5PM - Wellness Market
In-Person Event:
The Wellness Market
Downtown Riverside - Pedestrian Mall
3643 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
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Free Meditation Apps Worthy of Your Attention
from Mindful.org
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NAMI Local Chapters and Contact Information
Temecula Valley
- Service Area: Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Murrieta, Sun City, Temecula, Wildomar, Winchester
- Contact: (951) 672-2089 | info@namitv.org
- More information here
Mt. San Jacinto
- Service Area: Riverside County - Perris, Nuevo, San Jacinto, Hemet, Anza, Romoland, Winchester, Banning, Menifee
- Contact: (951) 765-1850 | brenda.scott@namimsj.org
- More information here
Western Riverside County
- Service Area: Corona, Norco, Eastvale, Mira Loma, Jurupa, Moreno Valley and Riverside
- Contact: (951) 369-1913 | nami@namiwesternriverside.org
- More information here
San Bernardino
- Service Area: Greater San Bernardino Area
- Contact: (909) 654-4134 | info@namisb.org
- More information here
San Gabriel Valley
- Service Area: Los Angeles County
- Contact: (626) 577-6697 | sgvnami@pacificclinics.org
- More information here
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The National Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline
Call 988 for confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Click here to learn more
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Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH)
- 24/7 Help Line: (800) 854-7771
- 24/7 Help Line for those with Hearing/Speech Disabilities: 711
Click here to find more resources
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San Bernardino Guide to Medi-Cal Mental Health Services
Click the image below to learn more
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ABOUT DDS:
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) works to ensure Californians with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to make choices and lead independent, productive lives as members of their communities in the least restrictive setting possible.
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DDS Wellness Toolkit!
The DDS Wellness Toolkit is a new section of the DDS website focused on providing information and tools related to health and safety for self-advocates, direct support professionals, and vendors or providers. New topics, tools, and information will be added on an ongoing basis.
Learn more
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The Early Start program is California's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Early Start services are available statewide and are provided in a coordinated, family-centered system.
Early Start Website
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ABOUT SGPRC:
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center works in partnership with individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, service providers, and the community, to promote choice, empowerment, independence, and full inclusion into community life.
If you are a parent or caregiver with questions about SGPRC client services, please contact:
Josie Martinez
Community Outreach Specialists
jmartinez@sgprc.org
(909) 710-8817
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Empower Now Advocacy Group
May 22, 2024
10am-12pm
SGPRC Conference Center
75 Rancho Camino Drive
Pomona, California 91766
Tammy Evrard Consulting, led by Tammy Evrard, will focus on person-centered training, advocacy training and formation of an advocacy group, including the creation of an Empower Now group. The goal is to collaborate with individuals with disabilities, families, and providers to improve the quality of personal, professional, and system-change in person-centered practices.
More Information
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Parents' Place Family Resource Center (PPFRC):
Serving the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys, we are committed to supporting and enhancing family focused services in a parent driven atmosphere for families who have children with special needs, 0-22 years of age.
For more information, please contact:
Tavia Lawson
(626) 919-1091
empower@parentsplacefrc.com
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Parents' Place is open two Saturdays a Month! | |
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Emotional Well-Being Stress Webinar
May 30, 2024
2pm-3pm
via Zoom
Register here
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Inland Regional Center (IRC) - is great resource for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Inland Empire. It is a non-profit agency that provides support to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. IRC Service Coordinators work together with individual consumers to help create service plans that helps with independence, empowerment and inclusion.
If you are a parent or caregiver with questions about IRC client services, please contact:
Mari Rodriguez
Cultural Specialist
mrodriguez@inlandrc.org
909-890-4781
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IRC Monthly Access Newsletter
In this 11th issue of IRC Access! you will find Clients and families sharing their experiences as well as additional resources and information about upcoming events, tips for parents on how to advocate for your loved ones, emergency services, and more!
Learn More Here
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The Early Start Family Resource Network provides a coordinated network of parent-to-parent support throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in California. The ESFRN provides supportive services which include education, resources, and training to families with children who are at risk for or are experiencing delays or disabilities.
For more information, please contact:
TeiYana Muse
Parent Representative
tmuse@inlandrc.org
(909) 743-4278
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Self-Determination Program (SDP) | |
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Monthly SDP Meet & Greet Sessions
May 14, 2024
5PM-6PM
Zoom Link Here
For all participants who are interested and enrolled in the Self-Determination Program to be able to meet and greet other participants and key staff at the regional center. This is also an opportunity to ask questions and provide us with topics of interest for future meetings.
These meetings are open to the public.
More Information Here
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IRC Conference/Resource Fair/Micro-Enterprise Market
June 8, 2024
9AM-2PM
Riverside Conference Center
3637 5th Street,
Riverside, CA 92501
Unlocking Possibilities: A Journey through the Self-Determination Program with Inland Regional Center
Learn More Here
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IRC Conference/Resource Fair/Micro-Enterprise Market
Panel 1: Why Self-Determination is Great for Us!
June 8, 2024
10:20am-11:30am
Sign Up Here
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Black-Serving Community Focused Resources & Events | |
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The Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative
A countywide coalition dedicated to addressing the disproportionately high rates of Black infant and maternal deaths and ensuring healthy and joyous births for Black families in L.A. County. Led by the L.A. Department of Public Health (DPH) in partnership with First 5 LA, AAIMM was launched in 2018 as part of DPH’s 5-Year Plan to address the Black-White infant mortality gap in L.A. County.
Learn More
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Village Wellness: Wellness Exams
May 23, 2024
3PM-7PM
236 W. Mountain St,
Pasadena CA 91103
Learn More Here
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Accessibility in Gaming
May 21, 2024
4PM-5:30PM
via Zoom
Register here
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The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and serving them and their families. The Arc works to upholds this respect through policy and advocacy change, as well as initiatives in education, health, technology, employment, and more.
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Online Parent/Caregiver Classes
These FREE virtual classes are to help caregivers prepare for the future care of their family member, and take care for themselves.
Learn More Here
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Help Me Grow (HMG)
Help Me Grow is statewide and national, to support all families in promoting young children's development and lifelong success by connecting them to developmental services and supports that promote their child's well-being.
They believe, "All children and their families should have the resources and opportunities needed for their best health and well-being. We are working to improve racial, social, economic, and environmental fairness by helping families and caregivers get quality resources to support their child's development."
Learn more about HMG Los Angeles Here
Learn more about HMG Inland Empire Here
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