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Wellness in July 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.

IMPORTANT UPDATES!

We are excited to announce that we are moving to a new link for the New Event Request Form!

This new form can be used by our collaborative partners as well as any community organization who has an upcoming mental health or wellness promotion event they would like to add to the calendar.

Please remember that we need at least two weeks prior to your event start date to process your request to check for clarity and accuracy.

Use the link below to access the new portal, or you can add this website to your bookmarks bar on your internet browser: bit.ly/OC-Mental-Health-Events-Form 

Reach out to us at OCMH@cars-rp.org with any questions or with any technical challenges accessing the new link.

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

This July let’s take a minute to recognize the mental health of our diverse communities. Mental health practices are important in maintaining a positive self-image and building the life we all deserve.

If this month has been tough on you, then take the time you need for self-care to replenish your energy. Minority stress can be a difficult feeling to describe or pinpoint. Recognizing it can help motivate you to work on the foundation of self-love that we all want for you.

Remember that you have people in your corner, and there are some amazing people that you have yet to meet!

This is the time of year that we can all take a step back and feel the warm summer breeze on our skin while we have our feet grasping the dew-kissed grass next to the most beautifully colored flowers.

The azure skies carry the promise of adventure and joy. If you need to catch up on any activities, this is the time to do it.

Summer is a great time to practice self-care. Spend the needed time to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. This looks different for everyone, and there’s no specific or ‘right’ way to do it. Just be you!

Community Festivities

However you decide to spend the 4th of July holiday, let it be a great opportunity to see family, friends, and pets! There are many fun and adventurous activities that you can take part in. Fireworks can be a fun way to celebrate, but if fireworks aren’t your thing, there are so many different options.

Here are some additional options for some great fun:

• Outdoor movie night with a blanket, popcorn, and smores
• Jam out to a fun playlist to bust out your best dance moves
• Play some outdoor games like cornhole or a water balloon toss
• Backyard BBQ for whole family to enjoy
• Make some sweet treats
• Parade watching

These are some helpful resources to celebrate

our diverse identities

Local Resources  

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

NAMI Family Support Group

OCAPICA WELL(NESS)ESSITY Mental Health Services

Latino Health Access

Integrated Community Services: for Disabilities

Trans Lifeline

Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Mental Health & Substance Use

OC Navigator: Team Red, White, & Blue

OC LGBTQIA+ Resources

National Resources



LGBT National Help Center

Mental Health America – National Minority Mental Health Month Toolkit and Information

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities – National Minority Mental Health Month Info

National Alliance on Mental Illness – National Minority Health Month

National Child Traumatic Stress Network – National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) -National Minority Mental Health Month

US Department of Veterans Affairs – National Minority Mental Health Month

Upcoming 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.

Art Of Valor – Workshops

Location: Mission Viejo Art Gallery

555 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Suite #928A

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

South Orange County Workshop Dates:

July 3, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

July 31, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

North Orange County Workshop Dates:



Location: Richard Nixon Library 

18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92885

July 17, 2024

5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

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

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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 Contact Us!

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.