by Susan Parmelee | Jun 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Last month, Arantza Villarroel, Melanie Lopez, and Natalia Reyes from San Clemente High School were recognized for achieving fifth place in Directing Change’s statewide video competition under their “Through the Lens of Culture” category. The Directing Change Program...
by Susan Parmelee | May 16, 2024 | Mental Health
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month nationwide, a time dedicated to amplifying the voices of mental health advocates and combating stigma. Stigma, rooted in negative attitudes and stereotypes, poses a significant barrier to accessing mental health care. It breeds...
by Susan Parmelee | Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Wellness & Prevention Center, in partnership with the Orange County Health Care Agency, invites you to join us for a performance of Speak UP! on April 24th from 7pm – 8:30pm at the Camino Real Playhouse in San Juan Capistrano. This event is recommended...
by Susan Parmelee | Feb 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Youth attend National Leadership Forum with the Wellness & Prevention Center to advocate for substance use prevention and mental health supports for teens. Arantza Villarroel is a Junior at San Clemente High School and President of the Cultural Unity Club ...
by Susan Parmelee | Jan 25, 2024 | Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens, Uncategorized
This New Year’s Eve, as my family always does, we went around the dinner table and shared our New Year’s resolutions. A few days before, I felt overwhelmed by the idea of a resolution. I thought of all the things I hope to achieve—personally,...
