Remember you are resilient. You have adapted to challenging situations and events in the past that were not easy.
During difficult times, you may need to make a conscious effort to deal with your stress and trauma.
Counselor Resources in Washington
Counselors of Color Network (Washington based)
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)
Offers virtual community classes on various mental health topics hosted by two Samoan therapists (Sala Afalava, MA, LMHC & Scarlett Ekeroma, MA, LMFT).
Also offers 5 sponsored therapy sessions if residing in the Tacoma, Washington area.
Elevate Healing
We run FREE Virtual mental health community sessions monthly. Anyone from any state can tune in.
Elevate Healing
Scarlett Ekeroma, MA, LMFT
Aloha Music and Mindfulness with Dr. T.
Please visit the Ukulele Dad You Tube channel for videos which present Self-Care-Tips for students, parents and the community, plus learn how to play the Ukulele.
You also can participate live:
ALOHA MUSIC and MINDFULNESS ONTWITCH and Facebook Live Thursdays 12:00-12:45 p.m. PST
Family Resource Centers – Long Beach Unified School District
Contact Will Safotu or Kimberly Ieremia for information on the Family Resource Centers who help meet the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students and families.
(562) 590-0904
Healthcare Integrated Services
NPIEN members recently received training on ACEs Awareness. Dr. Edna Miller of Healthcare Integrated Services has provided training for School Based Health Care for school districts and county offices of education. Visit them at https://healthcareintegratedservices.org/
A Listening Ear: calhope.org and 988 – Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Visit calhope.org for Live Chat or call (833) 317-HOPE (4673) and you will speak to trained individuals who are prepared to listen and help.
Another resource is the https://www.calhope.org/ at (415) 609-2018 https://www.facebook.com/PIWellnessInitiative/
Visit this page for information on the new 988 Lifeline.