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Friday, April 13th:

Dreamerz - A Spoken Word Poetry Workshop for Youth

Anderson Teen Center - 2889 E. Center St., Anderson - 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Your Words - Your Art - Your Mental Health.  Dreamerz is a FREE Spoken Word Poetry Workshop offered at Anderson Teen Center for ages 13-17.  This workshop is led by National Poetry Slam Participant and Professional Spoken Word Poet /Artistic Educator, Brandon Leake .

For more information, contact Carrie Diamond at 530-229-8484 or  cdiamond@co.shasta.ca.us.

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Monday, April 16th:

Good Grief Suicide Loss Support Group

NEW LOCATION: Starbuck's Community Meeting Room, 2400 South Bonnyview, Redding 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  

Providing support and understanding for anyone who has lost someone to suicide.  Facilitators: Rhonda Marglon and Linda Henrich: 530-691-4446 Ext. 214

Tuesday, April 17th:

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Thursday, April 26th:

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training                 

Redding Library Community Room, 1100 Parkview Ave., Redding,  5:30pm - 7:00pm

QPR is an evidence-based training that teaches participants how to help someone in suicide crisis.  Training is free and all are welcome to attend.   For more information, visit our Training page or contact the trainer at 530-229-8426 or asturgeon@co.shasta.ca.us.

Saturday, May 5th:

Minds Matter Mental Health Fair     

Redding Downtown Promenade  12:00pm - 5:00pm

At the “Minds Matter” Mental Health Fair and Music Festival, local residents can connect with community resources that can provide the help they need, whether it’s finding a compassionate ear, learning about a particular illness or learning more about healthy living.   Enjoy healthy snacks, information booths, cultural performances, and more. Admission is FREE!  Stay for the mini-music festival featuring a stellar lineup of the North State's most talented bands - Cold Sweat and the Buckhorn Mountain Stompers. 

We ALL have mental health; learn how to care for yours.

Tuesday, May 8th:

The Stand Against Stigma Committee Meeting

Redding Library Foundation Reading Room, 1:00pm - 2:00pm. 

The Stand Against Stigma Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month, and works to promote mental wellness, increase community awareness of mental health and end the stigma surrounding mental illness and substance abuse.  The CEC also promotes the Stand Against Stigma campaign and plans mental health month events in May.

Sunday, May 10th

Running Brave - The Race to End Suicide

Riverfront Park, Redding, 8:00am - 11:00am. 

Running Brave is a local race to raise awareness about suicide and mental health, with one hundred percent of the proceeds going to AFSP. The event offers a 1 mile fun run/walk, 5k & 10k. In addition there will also be information booths, speakers on mental health, and a raffle.

Friday, May 18th:

Hope Is Alive! Intermountain Mental Health Week

Ol' Merc, 44247 State Hwy 299 E. McArthur, CA

Has creating music, rhymes or poetry given you light in dark times? Or shed light on a hidden struggle? Then come celebrate how art heals.  Spoken word artists, poets, rappers, country/western singers, dancers, any and all performers are welcome!   Performer sign-in is at 5:30 p.m. 

For more information, contact Carrie Diamond at cdiamond@co.shasta.ca.us.

Saturday, May 19th:

Becoming Brave Training

Circle of Friends, 36987 Main St., Burney, 10:00am - 4pm

Based on a national curriculum, this one day training covers 3 primary goals: evaluating the costs/benefits of disclosing personal experience with mental health conditions; developing strategies for safer disclosing; and crafting one's story into a meaningful message. 

To sign up or for more information, contact Carrie Diamond at cdiamond@co.shasta.ca.us.