Community Wellness Program Tuesday Evenings Managing OCD and Anxiety 5:30-6:30 pm Spanish Family Support Group 5:30-7:00 pm Dual Diagnosis Support 6:30-7:30 pm Family Support: Advanced Topics for Caregivers 7:00-8:30 pm Psycho-educational support group. Learn to cope with daily and/or chronic stressors, practice mindfulness, and develop tools to minimize anxiety, and manage symptoms of OCD. A Spanish-speaking group for family members and their loved ones living with a mental illness, providing an opportunity to share experiences and resources with each other in a safe space. Confidential support for individuals at any stage of substance abuse recovery who are also managing a mental health diagnosis. June 2: How to deal with lack of insight in an ill relative. June 9: How to communicate with mental health professionals when your relative won’t sign a release of information. June 16: How to decide if your ill relative should live at home. June 23: How to help a loved one accept treatment/medication June 30: How to Communicate with a psychiatrically disabled person. June 2015 Wednesdays: Young Adults (ages 18-25) Seeking Safety 3:00 pm Socialization and Interpersonal Relationships An evidence-based, cognitivebehavioral approach for people living with a history of trauma and substance abuse, focused on learning coping skills to attain safety from trauma and substances. A safe non-judgmental place to improve communication, enhance social skills, and build healthy relationships. Alt. Weds at 4:00 (6/3 & 6/17) LGBTQ & Ally Sensitivity and Awareness Alt. Weds at 4:00 (6/10 & 6/24) *Special Event: Movie info below Thursday Evenings Yoga is a useful tool for mental wellness. In this therapeutic yoga 5:30-6:30 pm class, we'll combine gentle movements with deep breathing, bringing ease and peace within. Wellness Yoga Depression and Bipolar Support Group A peer-run support group where people with mood disorders, along with their friends and family, find comfort and direction in a confidential and supportive setting. 5:30-6:30 pm Discussion/Support Group facilitated by Pacific Pride Foundation, covering current difficulties individuals might experience related to family acceptance, friendships, dating, independent living, etc. Movie, Pizza, and Discussion Group Boys Don’t Cry (Rated R) Based on a true story, this Oscar-award winning film was adapted from the life of Brandon Teena, born Teena Brandon, a woman who chose to live her life as a man and suffered tragic consequences as a result. A story about hope, fear, and the courage it takes to be yourself. Wednesday, June 24th at 4:00 pm (pizza and discussion to follow – end at 7:00 pm) Everyone is welcome! RSVP (805) 845-3246 For family members and caregivers of loved ones living with a mental illness, providing an opportunity to 6:00-7:30 pm share with one another in a safe and supportive environment. Family Support Group NAMI Speaker Meeting June 25th 7:00 pm The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents: Substance Abuse Services for Clients with Mental Health Issues John Doyel, MA, CADC-II, ADMHS Alcohol and Drug Program Manager will discuss resources and programs available for the treatment of substance abuse in dually diagnosed clients. Spanish translation will be available Friday Afternoons Caring for the Caregiver 12:30-1:30 pm NAMI Member, Family to Family teacher, and mother of an adult living with mental illness, Margaret Crouch brings 18 years of practice in mindfulness meditation to the Mental Wellness Center. She will guide participants through short meditations to facilitate awareness and calming of the mind in a safe and supportive environment. Mental Wellness Center · 617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 · (805) 884-8440 · [email protected]