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ONTRACK Program Resources is now offering the Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. If your organization assists youth and/or adults experiencing mental ...health challenges or crisis, get certified as a Mental Health First Aider. "The far-reaching implications of training teams of Mental Health First Aiders in communities throughout California make it one of the most exciting courses that I teach," said Peggy Thomas, ONTRACK Program Resources, Inc. Youth and Adult MHFA Instructor.

Please get tested!

Black Folks and Mental Health: Why Do We Suffer in Silence? San Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 24, 2014 Local Community Solution: On Saturday, September 27, 2014, a momentous community forum will occur in Southeast San Diego. Christ Church of San Diego will host a community from Black Folks and Mental Health: Why Do We Suffer in Silence? ... "With the exception of African-American celebrities or public figures who experience mental trauma, such as Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson Jr., or commit suicide as in the death of hip-hop legend Chris Lighty, mental health remains largely absent from the public discourse in the Black community, states Rev. Ikenna Anyanwu Kokayi, Visionary and Chair of Black Folks and Mental Health: Why Do We Suffer in Silence? Quality of life is important to us all, but may be more difficult to attain for those with mental health issues. Overall quality of life is affected by psychological state, physical health, levels of independence, social relationships, personal values and beliefs and the relationship of all of these to the person’s environment. Mental health is the issue we do not talk about, because of the stigma, said Stephanie Edwards-Norfleet, MPA, CAMF, Doctorial Candidate We often ignore it politically and even personally sometimes. This attitude needs to change. Mental health is critical for our family members, the welfare of our soldier’s economy and the future of our community. This informative FREE community forum will be held at Christ Church of San Diego located at 1355 Fern Street, San Diego, CA 92102 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration and light refreshments at 9:00 a.m. followed by an esteem of community mental health professionals providing information addressing the topic. Presentations include Stephanie Edwards-Norfleet, MPA, CAMF Doctorial Candidate, Reducing the Stigma of Mental Disabilities in the African, African-American Community; Voneva Denham, Suicide Prevention and Mental Illness; Chaplain Fred Johnson, M. Div., Grief and Mental Illness; Abiola Qgundeji, MFT, The Effects of Trauma in Adulthood; Aisha Pope, LCSW, The Effect of Trauma on Children; Adia Nembhard, MFT, The Effects of Community Violence. Be inspired by passionate speakers. Be informed about the relevance of mental health in our community.

Thank you Stephanie for such a beautiful gala last night! There is NO WAY it could have been half as successful without you! My only small regret...that I didn't stop long enough to get my picture taken with you, beautiful lady! Have a great week!

Sharing my gifts and being of service to nonprofit organizations expands over two decades. Never before have I had the privileged and honor to work with such an esteem body as those of the Boys & Girls Club of Vista. As I travel and consult with nonprofit organizations across the State of California, I am most impressed with the outstanding leadership of our Executive Director, Board President and members of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Vita. Amazing and successful event last evening. I am honored to be a part of the team!

Fundraising event to support the Boys & Girls Club of Vista.

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