by Susan Parmelee | Dec 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Lauren Gallegos Tis the season to be jolly and enjoy all of those holiday parties. It truly is a magical time of year with celebrations and time spent with family and friends. But for some it can be a tragic time of year. Holiday parties are often flowing with...
by Susan Parmelee | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Wellness & Prevention Center is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA),( Services for Behavioral Health, Prevention & Intervention, Mental Health Services Act, Prop 63), to provide community wide education...
by Susan Parmelee | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Earlier this month we asked members of our Facebook group ParentingSouthOCTeens to share their holiday family traditions. It started a wonderful conversation among the group about how holidays bring together families in unique ways. With many of us feeling...
by Susan Parmelee | Oct 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Local Schools See Lower Rates of Teen Drinking Thanks to a New Community Education Campaign An Update from Mission Hospital via the Wellness & Prevention Center Alcohol is everywhere: it’s on billboards, in magazines and movies, and in many homes. Seeing...
by Susan Parmelee | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last month, I had the opportunity to introduce you to our Drug Free Communities Wellness & Prevention Coalition leadership team and the important work that the Wellness & Prevention Center does to lower substance use among our youth. This month, I would like...