March 2026
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Best Practices For Court Involved Families
This month with hosted a presentation on supporting families navigating the court system and explored the short- and long-term impacts of legal system involvement, domestic violence, and provided trauma-informed strategies to support families at the intersection of mental health and the legal system.
February 2026
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Self-Harm - Understanding, Prevention, and Healing for TAY
This month we hosted a powerful and informative panel discussion exploring the complexities of self-harm, including why and how it can occur, the possible reasons for a dramatic rise in cases amongst adolescent girls, and how families can recognize warning signs and provide meaningful mental health support.
January 2026
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Taking a Trauma-Informed Approach to Community Nutrition Programs
This month, we hosted a special spotlight presentation by Carrie Richerson from Leah’s Pantry. In the presentation, she discussed trauma-informed strategies for nutrition wellness and mental health.
November 2025
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Vicarious Trauma
This month we discuss vicarious trauma and developing coping mechanisms for medical and mental health professionals who work with high-risk individuals. We explore coping methods for professionals who work directly with high-risk populations, especially high-risk Transitional Age Youth.
September 2025
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Families in Crisis
This month we discuss transitional homelessness experienced by families with children in Orange County with Families Forward.
August 2025
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Spotlight Presentation - Tristan Alva Alliance (TAA)
This month we discuss how co-occurring disorders and overdose impact life, family, and create inspiration for community change with a special spotlight presentation from Phoebe Alva of Tristan Alva Alliance.
July 2025
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Mental Health in the Workplace
This month we discuss mental health in the workplace. Through this topic we discuss how navigating workplace culture and striving for success in the workplace can positively and negatively affect mental health. The panelist discusses how this topic is relevant to almost every age group and offers inspiration and education to the TAY population as they enter into first job, internship, and career experiences.
May 2025
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Virtual vs. In-Person Therapy
This month, we discuss virtual therapy and in-person therapy.
April 2025
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: The challenges Foster Care Youth face as they age out of the System
This month we discuss the challenges faced by the fragile Foster Care population and ways to alleviate and overcome those challenges. We are joined by Samm Cabrera, M.A. Supervisor of Project Choice with the Orangewood Foundation.
March 2025
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Toxic Friendships, Bullying, and Emotional Manipulation
This month we discuss creating healthier, supportive environments for individuals affected by bullying, toxic friendships, and emotional manipulation.
February 2025
Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Mental Health Benefits of Allyship for Culturally Diverse Communities
In this meeting we discuss the importance of Allyship for Culturally Diverse Populations.
January 2025