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Wellness in May 2024

Welcome to the Orange County Mental Health & Wellbeing for Diverse Communities monthly newsletter! In the upcoming months, we will continue our exploration of mental wellness and wellbeing, touching on various topics to support your holistic health journey.

Family Wellness Festivities

May is a month for celebrating and bringing attention to family wellness. We want to highlight how important family is and sprinkle a little joy and wellness into your lives.

Some ideas to strengthen your family bonds and foster a connection full of unconditional love


  • Create lasting memories with activities that bring everyone closer together, like sitting together for family meals, game nights, and fun outdoor adventures. 


  • Connect with your community and other families to share stories and learn from each other’s experiences. 


  • Take a breather with mindfulness exercises designed for the whole family. 

Remember, the key is to find activities that resonate with all your family members, bringing joy and connection to everyone involved. We would like to show support and enthusiasm for all the single parents who are raising children with bravery, conviction, and courage.


We see you, and we celebrate you! You raise wonderful kids with the resilience that will inspire them as much as you inspire us. We know the task of raising children as a single parent is daunting and challenging, but remember that you are doing your best with what you have.


​Please don’t hesitate to reach out for support or resources, and never be afraid to lean on your loved ones for support. It takes a strong person to ask for help.

Below are some helpful resources: 


Mental Health Awareness Month

For mental health awareness month, we would like to recognize your triumphs and the growth evident in your progress.


Pause for a moment to appreciate how far you’ve come and to shower yourself with the love you truly deserve. Remember, self-care is a powerful tool in maintaining your mental health in a healthy way. So, ensure you carve out some time each day for yourself, even if it’s just a minute or two.


​Do something that helps you relax or immerse yourself in something that inspires you!


Here is a toolkit centered around mental health:


Together for Wellness: Mental Health & Wellness Tips for Today

AAPI Heritage Month

May is AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage month, and we would love to celebrate the richness in culture, community that brings us together, and showcase AAPI excellence. The AAPI community brings together over 50 distinct ethnic groups that connect over 100 languages to bring us dynamic uniqueness of diverse experiences.

OCAPICA (Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance) is a community partner dedicated to the AAPI and Black communities. Here are some helpful resources that they provide:

OCAPICA Mental Health Services

OCAPICA Homelessness Prevention

OCAPICA Reporting Hate Crimes Tools

OCAPICA Heart OC + Coalition Services & Centers


Below are some additional helpful resources:


NAMI Family Support Group

AANHPI Service Providers in all Fifty States

Pacific Asian Counseling Services LA

Korean Community Services

Hope Community Services: for Vietnamese Americans Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Legal Aid

Asian Pride Project - Also Serves Orange County Residents

If you are in need of resources to improve your mental wellness, be sure to check out the OC Navigator link below:

Do you need to find and connect with local resources to support your health and wellbeing? You can find those and more on the OC Navigator. These resources can help you get started on your journey to wellness.

Visit OC Navigator Here

To talk with someone about your mental health right now, visit OC Links

Upcoming Community Events Preview:

We encourage you to check out the upcoming wellness events in Orange County for each month, ensuring you stay connected with the community and discover valuable resources. Follow us on our social media platforms for regular updates:

Here are a few of the no cost public mental health and wellness events taking place in Orange County.

Pawsitive Minds Beach Day:

Breaking Waves of Stigma


Sunday, May 5, 2024

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

In-person


Dog Beach in Huntington Beach

100 Golden West St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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“Laugh Rx” Comedy Training Workshop:

AAPI Heritage Spotlight


Saturday, May 11, 2024

10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


In-person


Norma Hertzog Community Center

1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627


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Bingo Night at the Radiant Youth Drop In Center


Thursday, May 16, 2024

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.


In-person


Radiant Youth Drop In Center

17942 Sky Park Cir, Suite G, Irvine, CA


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2024 LGBTQ Youth Convening


Saturday, May 18, 2024

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


In-person


Segerstrom High School 2301

W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 9270


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Interested in wellness events happening in Orange County? Be sure to visit the ‘Upcoming Events’ section on our website!   

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Stay Connected

As always, events are open to all OC community members. We can’t wait to see you there! To make sure you stay up to date on events in the area, be sure to check out our website.


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Do you have questions about this initiative and its content? Please reach out to the CARS team at OCMH@cars-rp.org  with any questions.