ROOTED IN WELLNESS – JOIN US FOR A DAY OF LAUGHTER, FUN & WELLNESS

YOUTH 14+ WELCOME

The inaugural Redwood Coast Mental Health Symposium – Rooted in Wellness will take place at Humboldt County Office of Education on May 11^th from 8:30 AM-5 PM for those aged 14 and up.  Registration is open!

This event aims to empower resiliency in both youth and adults through a combination of interactive workshops, cultural experiences, and lighthearted activities. By blending humor and play with important topics such as mental health awareness and social emotional skills, we hope to create a welcoming space where participants can learn, grow, and connect with our community.

Highlights of the event include:

• Hear youths’ perceptions of current mental health challenges
• Engaging workshops on social emotional learning techniques
• Cultural showcases celebrating our local heritage
• Comedy and improv sessions to destigmatize mental health challenges
• Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and community leaders
• Find out about local resources to support mental health
• Refreshments and snacks to keep the energy high throughout the day

This event will also feature The Trevor Project’s LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention & Sensitivity Training, CARE (Connect, Accept, Respond, Empower), which empowers adults with an overview of suicide among LGBTQ youth and the different environmental stressors that contribute to their heightened risk for suicide.

Come join us for a day filled with laughter, learning, and meaningful conversations. Let’s work together to build resilience, promote mental well-being, and celebrate the rich diversity of our community.

Who should attend?

Educators, Community Members, and Youth 14+

This event is FREE, but registration is required.

To register, please scan the QR code on the attached poster, or visit Rooted in Wellness | (hcoe.org)

If your organization would like to table, please register HERE by Friday, May 3^rd.

The venue is ADA compliant and Spanish interpretation is available. Please share this information. Thank you.

Please reach out with any questions to Julia Leonard, 707.295.9259 or jleonard@hcoe.org

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YOUTH & MENTAL HEALH -Youth Advocates

CARE TRAINING -TREVOR PROJECT

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SOURCES OF STRENGTH & GOOD MEDICINE- United Indian Health Services

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