by Susan Parmelee | Oct 19, 2026 | Drug Prevention, Mental Health
Lauren Gallegos, LCSW, Prevention Director at the Wellness & Prevention Center. The Wellness & Prevention Center has been awarded two new federal grants and secured the final year of a third. Together they bring nearly $1 million to youth substance use...
by Susan Parmelee | Sep 28, 2026 | Mental Health, Uncategorized
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to face a hard truth and hold onto real hope. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Americans ages 10 to 34, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Orange County alone, at least 179...
by Susan Parmelee | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you asked a search engine to define a Peer Support Specialist (PSS), it might say: a trained mental health or substance use worker who draws on lived experience to guide others facing similar struggles. But if you asked a Peer Support Specialist at allcove San Juan...
by Susan Parmelee | Jul 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
When we talk about the future of South Orange County, we often focus on our schools, parks, and neighborhoods. But our greatest investment isn’t in places — it’s in people, especially our youth, who are navigating one of life’s most formative...
by Susan Parmelee | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Prevention has always been the better way to address a problem. Vaccines are cheaper and have better outcomes than ICUs– same with early education for addiction or seatbelts in cars. While preventative measures have been proven to save more lives, as well as public...
