03/11/16 Mental Health Consortium Meeting
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Men’s Domestic Violence SURVIVOR Support Group
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Dear Colleagues:
In an effort to engage more men in the community who are survivors of domestic violence, Peace Over Violence is hoping to begin a men’s domestic violence survivor group this spring. In order to start this group we are requesting your assistance reaching out to the community for participants. Please feel free to send this email to whomever may be able to help.
Participants must be adult, English-speaking men who have experienced domestic or intimate partner violence. Given our emphasis on trauma recovery, domestic violence and intimate partner violence must be part of the participant’s primary presenting problem.
The group is tentatively planned for Wednesday 3:00-4:30pm at Peace Over Violence-West San Gabriel Valley in Pasadena (892 N Fair Oaks Ave Suite D Pasadena, CA). We are hoping to begin as early as February but we will start no later than Wednesday, March 9th. For more information or to sign up please contact the Peace Over Violence Pasadena office at 626-584-6191 ext. 112 (ask for Andy).
We hope to make this group a permanent resource for the community. Unfortunately, we do not receive many requests for services from this population. But we know these men are out there and with your help we can provide this resource to the men who need it.
Sincerely,
Peace Over Violence-West San Gabriel Valley
892 N Fair Oaks Ave Suite D
Pasadena CA 91103
626-584-6191
01/26/16: Implementing Early Psychosis Intervention in the Real World
Implementing Early Psychosis Intervention in the Real World
WHEN
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EST
DESCRIPTION
Dr. Ryan Melton and Tamara Sale of Pathways EASA Connections project will present our quarterly webinar offering, “Implementing Early Psychosis (EP) Intervention in the Real World.” This webinar will provide an introduction to EP history, practices and resources while addressing common implementation challenges and effective strategies. Participants will also learn about ongoing opportunities for collaborative learning.
This webinar is brought to you by the National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (NTTAC), operated by the National Technical Assistance Network for Children’s Behavioral Health (TA Network), funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services, Child, Adolescent and Family Branch.
WINTER SHELTER for transitional age youth (18-15)
The mission of PTYF is: to provide comprehensive education, health, and human services to reduce homelessness of underserved individuals, youth and families while promoting their development and enriching the communities of Los Angeles County
Participate, contribute, share, learn, and work in partnership with each other to positively impact their “Homeless” condition.
Please call for more information: (323) 920.4458
Doors Open: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: “Pathways To Your Future”
Pathways to Success TAY Shelter
6900 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
pathways@ptyf.org
Because of Limited Beds, We are unable to reserve beds. Shelter Accommodations Are On A “First Come First Serve Basic”
There is no smoking and “No” illegal drugs or alcohol allowed at the Shelter
Shelter Pickup Locations:
- 3:00pm: 628 San Julian St
- 3:30pm: Corner of Gage & Broadway
- 4:00: DPSS 108TH Central Ave.
- 4:30pm: Corner of 88th & Broadway
Shelter Walk-ins: Doors Open: 5:00 pm to…
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01/13/16 HIV MHTF meeting reminder and agenda
The HIV Mental Health Task Force wants to invite you to the first meeting of 2016.
The meeting is on Wed 01/13/16 from 9:30am – 11:30am at the Village (1125 N. McCadden Place, near Highland & Santa Monica Blvd).
CAN’T GET THERE BUT WANT TO ATTEND? WE HAVE ARRANGED A DIAL-IN NUMBER FOR YOU! The Conference Phone number is: 323-993-7491
Safe Drug Disposal public opinion survey REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
Dear Stakeholder,
As you know Los Angeles County is working to make it easier for residents to safely dispose of unwanted medicines and sharps and is conducting a short online survey to get input from the public. We are asking for your help to distribute the survey by forwarding the email below to your members and other adults who live in LA County. The survey is English and Spanish and will close on January 11, 2016. Please let us know if you would like us to send web buttons or messages about the survey for you to share online and in social media.
Thank you,
MEDICINES AND SHARP DISPOSAL – CONSUMER SURVEY
Dear LA County Resident,
Unwanted and expired drugs in the home can be dangerous. They can cause accidental poisonings in children, the elderly, and pets. Unwanted and expired drugs can also cause harm or even death when used by curious…
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DESECHO DE MEDICAMENTOS Y AGUDOS – ENCUESTA DEL CONSUMIDOR
DESECHO DE MEDICAMENTOS Y AGUDOS – ENCUESTA DEL CONSUMIDOR
Querido residente del Condado de Los Angeles,
Medicamentos no deseados y caducados (vencidos) en el hogar pueden ser peligrosos. Pueden causar envenenamientos accidentales en niños, ancianos y mascotas. Medicamentos no deseados y caducados también pueden causar daño o incluso la muerte cuando es utilizado por jóvenes curiosos. Agujas, jeringas y lancetas usadas (agudos) pueden causar infecciones y lesiones accidentales, si no son eliminados correctamente.
El Condado de los Ángeles quiere facilitar la manera de eliminar objetos agudos y medicamentos no deseados. Para hacer esto de la mejor manera posible, necesitamos su cooperación. Por favor llene esta encuesta para saber que opciones de eliminación funcionaría mejor para usted y para compartir sus pensamientos sobre este tema. Ademas, le pedimos que por favor envíe este correo electrónico a otros residentes del Condado de los Angeles que puedan estar interesados en completar esta encuesta.
Encuesta en Español:
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ARE YOU IN THERAPY (OR A THERAPIST)? YOU CAN WIN $30
ARE YOU IN THERAPY (OR A THERAPIST)? YOU CAN WIN $30!!
Here is a chance to win a $30 gift card!
Researchers from Adelphi University are conducting a study examining therapists’ use of techniques in psychotherapy.
We invite —
• Clients who are currently receiving, or were receiving counseling services in the past month
• Mental Health Professionals who are providing individual counseling services for clients aged +18.
To participate in a 5-7 minutes survey about their experience in therapy.
The survey is quick, interesting, and user-friendly and can hopefully help reflect on what is going on in your therapy sessions.
Upon completion of the study, you will have an opportunity to participate in a raffle for several $30 Amazon gift cards!
The study is anonymous and voluntary and your responses will remain completely confidential.
There is a version for therapists and clients and if you fit both categories (you are a therapist who is also receiving psychotherapy), it would be wonderful if you can fill out both links.
If you are a client receiving counseling, you can fill out this link about your experience as a client-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1saZh6jHsU7T0TChNyHOjFUosto8GLl9z8nE2R3lpHXE/viewform?usp=send_form
If you are a therapist who has patients aged +18, please fill out the questionnaire through this link-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FPvTOICVe59KTgPg1Y_pQk78YZh0PS7AVebI0n8C6b8/viewform?usp=send_form
Have you had difficulties providing Ryan White clients with sufficient mental health care?
At the next HIV MHTF meeting (01/13/16) we will have a discussion about the service caps that are currently in place (ie: a 12-session per year), and how we can bring this up to the Commission on HIV &/or DHSP, as it did come up during this month’s Commission meeting.
Attached is a memo which attempts to explain the underspent Ryan White funds in LA County. this memo was repeatedly cited in the Commission meeting. Further, DHSP denied that they have ever rejected an extension request, despite audience testimony which countered that claim.
Los Angeles County HIV Mental Health Task Force 
Written by Susan Forrest
on February 9, 2016
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