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Youth Mental Health – Help Us Raise Awareness and Build Hope
In the 2023–2024 school year, 23% of 7th grade students in Capistrano Unified reported feeling so sad or helpless almost every day for two weeks or more that they stopped doing some of their normal activities. By 11th grade, this number rises to 28% (California...
NEW YOUTH-DESIGNED MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER BREAKS GROUND IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
CalOptima Health grant to Wellness & Prevention Center helps fund this new resource in South Orange County SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (April 7, 2025) — Orange County will soon have its first allcove, a youth-designed mental health and wellness center in San Juan...
Local Youth Advocate for Prevention at National Conference in Washington, D.C.
Three dedicated members of local High School Strength in Numbers Clubs—Dani Blake and Evan Potwora from San Clemente High School, and Katie Shohdy from Capo Valley High School—recently traveled to Washington, D.C. with the Wellness & Prevention Center to attend...
February Marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Orange County Faces Alarming Rates of Teen Dating Abuse February is not only a time for groundhogs, valentines, and presidents; it also serves as Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to addressing the pervasive issue of teen dating...
New Year, More Compassionate Me By: Isabel Villegas, Wellness & Prevention Center
January brings an abundance of New Year’s resolutions, personal development goals, and health and fitness tips as society embraces the “New Year, New Me” mindset. By the time you've reached this article, you've likely read your fair share of advice on setting goals...
The Power of Therapy: How Talking Can Transform Your Mind and Life by Audrey Tillotson.
Approximately 13% of youth live with a serious mental health condition, and only about 20% get the treatment they need. “One of the biggest contributors to poor mental health is poor sleep habits. Teens need 8-12 hours of sleep a night. Two contributors to poor sleep...
4 Million Certified in Mental Health First Aid.
This past October a major milestone was hit - 4 million individuals have been trained in Mental Health First Aid across our country. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges....
The Noble Path Foundation (TNPF) is a 501(c)(3) located in San Clemente, CA and founded in 2013.
The Noble Path Foundation (TNPF) is a 501(c)(3) located in San Clemente, CA and founded in 2013. Our mission is to raise awareness on the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for young people, via free programs centered around enrichment, education and...
Empowering Youth: The Noble Path Foundation’s Journey to Health and Wellness.
The Noble Path Foundation (TNPF) is a 501(c)(3) located in San Clemente, CA and founded in 2013. Our mission is to raise awareness on the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for young people, via free programs centered around enrichment, education and...
SCHS Teens Attend Tomorrow Together: Youth Suicide Prevention Program Summit in Sacramento.
Two weeks ago, youth leaders from San Clemente High School attended The Center at Sierra Health Foundation - Youth Suicide Prevention Programs annual convening - Tomorrow Together: Youth Suicide Prevention Program. Wellness & Prevention Center staff accompanied...
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