As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on giving back and supporting the causes we care about. We’re thrilled to announce that The Speedy Foundation and TTSPC is participating in Tahoe Gives and Giving Tuesday, a campaign dedicated to fundraising for local nonprofits and community projects that make a significant impact in our area.
Important Dates to Remember From December 3rd to December 31st, we invite you to join us in supporting the incredible work we do. Your contributions, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference in the lives of those in need. This year, let’s come together as a community to uplift and empower each other. Why Your Contribution Matters Every dollar counts! Even a small donation can have a meaningful impact, helping us to continue our mission and expand our reach. Whether it’s providing essential resources, supporting local initiatives, or facilitating outreach programs, your generosity fuels our efforts. Get Involved To learn more about how your contributions will be used and to make a donation, please visit our website at www.givebacktahoe.org. This is an opportunity to give back to our community and show your support for the work we are passionate about. Let’s leverage the spirit of Giving Tuesday and the Tahoe Gives campaign to make a lasting impact together. Remember to share your support using the hashtags #givingtuesday and #givebacktahoe! Thank you for considering a donation to The Speedy Foundation and TTSPC. Together, we can create positive change in our community this holiday season and beyond! Visit our Campaign Website HERE During Pride this past summer The Aspen Collective, a teen-led nonprofit that promotes inclusive sober art and music events in the Tahoe area, raised $2,500 to send a local queer teen (ages 14-17) to Brave Trails Leadership Summer Camp for the summer of 2025. The application for this scholarship is now open. Please feel free to share this opportunity with any pride clubs or wellness centers, or anywhere else that seems fit to spread the word and garner applications. Feel free to email [email protected] with any further questions, we are happy to chat anytime! And you are all welcome to share this with any other community orgs that would be interested-
Mountain in My Mind 3, the third ski film about mental health in the mountains, is coming to Incline Village at UNR Lake Tahoe!
Raffle give aways include a 2023 Skidoo 850 sled, skis, poles, goggles, outerwear, and more. All proceeds go back to mental health initiatives, with The Speedy Foundation as this year’s beneficiary. The film features athletes talking about different elements of their mental health challenges and features world class sled-assisted skiing. Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 6 – 9 pm at UNR Lake Tahoe. Get your tickets today! Volunteer with us for suicide prevention & mental health action!
Do you want to learn new skills, challenge yourself and contribute positively to your community? Do you want to help others while you gain invaluable life experience? Do you want to be an example to follow? If you feel yourself nodding yes to everything you’ve just read, then volunteering in mental health and suicide prevention could be for you. Our mission and core purpose is to empower others to look out for their peers and provide support to those facing mental health struggles. We know how important members of our community are to advancing our mission. The work we do would not be possible without our amazing volunteers. If you're interested in joining our team to advance our mission of preventing suicide and elevating mental health, you've come to the right place. Giving back to your community is simple. Just choose an event linked below, sign up, and join the movement today! Attention Residents of the Following Counties:
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The NAMI CA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Webinar, approved by CALMHSA, is designed for individuals who identify as having personal experience with recovery from mental illness or substance use disorder. Whether you are a consumer of these services or a parent, caregiver, or family member of someone with a mental health condition, this training can help you pursue employment or volunteer opportunities within the public mental health system. After completing the course, participants are eligible to take the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification exam. The 80-hour training covers behavioral health skills and the 17 Peer Specialist core competencies as outlined by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Topics include the recovery model, communication skills, trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and the Medi-Cal code of ethics. Upon completing the training, participants will receive a certificate of completion, which is required to sit for the certification exam. Through the HCAI Peer Training and Placement Program, participants will also receive career counseling and job placement support, helping you find either volunteer or paid positions within your local Public Mental Health System. If you're interested in the HCAI Peer Training and Placement Program, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]. Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. The Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention will be hosting a virtual Safe Messaging on Suicide, presented by Emma White on September 27th, 2024, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM. The link to register for the training is: osp-northern-nevada.ticketleap.com/0906n-safe-messaging-on-suicide-reno-nv/.
The training covers the facts & myths about suicide, suicide-safe language, suicide-safe imaging, person-first language, the contagion factor, and how to safely report on suicide using TEMPOS. Learn more about harm reduction at this CASAT panel discussion. Our own Bethany Wilkins, who has been a leading champion of Know Overdose Nevada County, will be participating in this panel.
Listening Session: Harm Reduction - Live Webinar September 17, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time Register Here This Listening Session shares experiences with fentanyl test strip education and distribution, preparedness for overdose emergencies; the evolution of Harm Reduction, and emerging groups of synthetic opioids. Learning Objectives:
Bianca D. McCall, LMFT is a retired professional women's basketball player. She is an international TED Speaker, and renowned mental health researcher and expert. Bianca is a licensed clinical therapist, with 25 years in Behavioral Health, and 12 years as a Healthcare CEO. In recent years, she has grown significantly in the digital health space, and created a first-of-its-kind social-emotional platform, designed to improve human healthspan. Panelists:
Cost: FREE What is our relationship with alcohol? This is a reflective question that we are going to be coming back to often as we examine the connection between our collective substance use and the impact on our mental health. Along those lines, this Thursday at Alibi Truckee is the launch of Hoppy Hour launch party in collab with friends from the Crow's Nest Ranch Truckee. There will be a raffle for a Burton Free Thinker snowboard with Cartel bindings! Come by to taste our amazing new hop-infused sparkling water and meet the rad crew from Crow's Nest Ranch! Launch starts at 5PM. Can't make it? No worries, Alibi is shipping nationwide and are available in stores locally at Raley's and Safeway. More retailers to come! Hop-Infused Sparkling Water with ZERO Alcohol, Carbs, Calories, Gluten + Nootropics and Adaptogens
We invite you to plunge into our new hoppy sparkling water that’s so flavorful and refreshing, you won’t miss the buzz. Packed with mood-boosting botanicals, Hoppy Hour gives you a natural lift when you’re relaxing with friends, toasting your last adventure, conquering your to-do list, or keeping the party going. Whether you’re taking a break from booze, or hoppily hydrating between beers, ditch the hangover and reach peak awesomeness with Hoppy Hour.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, The Parents Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by online bullying. "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley talks with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle about the dangers of social media and suicide ideation; and with parents in the foundation's pilot program, who open up about how it has helped in their healing process after their child took their own life. [If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline here.
On September 8, The Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition will use the message “No Judgment. Just Help,” the theme of this year’s 988 Day, to positively promote 988 and share our 988 Day activities on social media using the hashtag: #988Day. We encourage our partners and community members to join us in sharing this message within their own networks and in using this hashtag to promote their activities, too. TTSPC is proud to be one of many organizations around the country raising awareness about the importance of seeking help and prioritizing mental health as part of 988 Day. If you would like more information about 988 - please check out the fact sheet below. Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. Intro to Mindfulness Meditation a 4 week course will begin on Zoom on Sept. 10th at 5:30 pm PDT. In keeping this class accessible to all, pay as you wish. Email Aenora Tawaji (a[email protected]) to secure your spot.
The 60-minute classes will begin with finding a comfortable position that supports your physical well being, welcoming in and greeting one another. Then you will have the first opportunity to dip your toe into the waters of mindfulness practices exploring a short breath practice. There will be a 15-20 minute talk followed by a 15-20 minute meditation and an opportunity for questions before wrapping up. Cornell published a guide about meditation that contains evidence-based information as well as links to other teachers and resources. Many people come to a mindfulness meditation course with stress, anxiety, depression or noticing that their self talk is not always beneficial. In this four week course you will learn what mindfulness is and how it can improve the ability to navigate your daily life. We will investigate how humans relate to emotional states and possibly find tools that work for you. Sept. 10th at 5:30 pm PDT for 60 minutes Intro to Mindfulness Meditation a 4 week course on Zoom. Email Aenora Tawaji ([email protected]) to secure your spot. In keeping these classes accessible to all, pay as you wish. Classes are intentionally curated to hold space for, evolve with and cultivate loving-kindness for all beings. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility ground the teachings, practice, culture and values. We acknowledge the indigenous lands we live on. Reach out with any requests for support or feedback.
"Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Mental Health" infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on mental health. This FREE workshop prepares community members to help friends and loved ones during times of distress. Learn how to recognize mental health conditions, what to do when someone needs support, and tools for maintaining good mental health.
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“Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention” infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on suicide prevention. This FREE workshop teaches community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to connect individuals to help.
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Time outdoors can have many mental and physical health benefits, among them improved sleep and increased attention span, says Markle. “I encourage you to support your teen in building in at least one hour per day of outdoor time into their daily schedule. By doing this, you support them in many key areas, such as better school performance, more friends, and an improved attention span and mood.”
Being aware of which needs the teen is fulfilling with their screen use can help to identify alternative activities that still fulfill those needs offscreen, says Markle. For example, if video gaming is providing a sense of competence, social connection, and autonomy, as well as an interest in strategy and team play, then those experiences could be successfully transferred to activities like rock climbing, ultimate Frisbee, and in-person chess. Read more here
¡Se buscan miembros de la comunidad que puedan ayudar a brindar concientización educativa sobre la prevención de sobredosis de opioides!
Para registrarse, seleccione "BOOK" a continuación. Parents to Parents: After Your Child's Suicide Attempt is informed by interviews with parents and experts. The video resource was created jointly by EDC's Zero Suicide Institute and Parents to Parents, a non-profit organization that offers resources to caregivers whose child is struggling with mental health challenges or concerns. This film was made possible in part by the generous support of the Four Pines Fund. About the Video Right after a child makes a suicide attempt can be a deeply confusing, scary, and emotional time for parents and families. Understandably, parents may have a lot of questions or concerns. While health care professionals, school leaders, and others may have addressed many questions, often hearing directly from parents who have been there can be especially supportive. For Parents Hearing that your child is having thoughts of suicide or has made an attempt can be overwhelming. But you are not alone. The parents interviewed for this video have been there and understand. We hope this video offers some practical guidance for the days and weeks to come, but—more importantly—hope. People do get better, recover, and create lives worth living. The video was created to:
Making the Most of the VideoThe video is approximately one hour. You may want to watch the video in its entirety the first time. However, it is available in chapters for you to return to after that to re-watch specific sections. If you would like to return to specific sections, a playlist of the video that includes chapters is available at the link below. Post-Viewing Survey After viewing the video, please complete the survey using the link below. Your responses can help inform us as we work to improve this resource or any future resources. All survey responses gathered here are confidential and will only be shared in aggregate without identifying information when presented anywhere publicly. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your participation. For Health Care Professionals and School and Community Leaders Families, understandably, will have many questions in the days and weeks following a suicide attempt of their child. It can be hard to process and retain all that is being told to them and available resources will vary community by community. This video captures many of the questions raised by parents and describes best practices in suicide care so that parents can best navigate a complex health care system. By hearing from parents whose child has made a suicide attempt as well as national experts in suicide prevention, parent’s feelings are validated and they can be directed to quality care that best supports their child. This video is not meant to replace any care provided in the community, rather, will hopefully serve to augment care provided by health care professionals as parents can return to it again and again. Who can disseminate this video? Emergency departments, inpatient hospitals, residential care, crisis services, mobile crisis units, community mental health providers, pediatricians, schools, substance misuse professionals, peer advocates, faith leaders, anyone who has encountered a family whose child has recently made a suicide attempt or talked about suicide. Add the video link to discharge paperwork and planning or share the link with parents as part of medical or behavioral health care. Below, we have provided a curated list of supplemental resources for additional support. ResourcesWe're sad to say that we're seeing a significant uptick in overdoses in our community, and it feels important to remember our harm reduction tools in times like this.
Over the last week we have seen an increase in overdoses in the community, including 8-10 laypeople overdose reversals in Western Nevada County using Narcan/naloxone (that we are aware of). We have also seen an uptick in the past week of overdoses in Truckee and North Tahoe. Many of these overdoses were reversed thanks to community members and organizations that were prepared with Narcan/naloxone. You can text or call Yuba Harm Reduction Collective @ 530-362-8163 to request Narcan, test strips, or other harm reduction supplies in Western Nevada County or call or text The Speedy Foundation @ 208-471-8904 for free Narcan and test strips in the Truckee/Tahoe area. You can learn about other local free harm reduction services at https://knowoverdosenc.com/local-resources/ REMEMBER...
Let's help keep each other safe & healthy, y'all! Thank you to all who were involved in quickly controlling the Pass Fire on 8/11/24.
Shortly after 3:00pm on August 11, 2024, Truckee Fire was dispatched to a reported vegetation fire behind the Safeway. Resources from Truckee Fire, Cal Fire NEU, USFS, Northstar Fire, Olympic Valley Fire, North Tahoe Fire, and North Lake Tahoe Fire responded. To find your evacuation zone, go to Genasys Protect (protect.genasys.com) and sign up for emergency alerts with CodeRed (www.townoftruckee.gov/521/Emergency-Alerts---CodeRED). You might also consider downloading the Watch Duty app (www.watchduty.org). What's Up Wellness Checkups is looking for a new clinician and counselor. Check out their ad below for additional information. Please forward to anyone you think may be interested.
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