The number of children and young adults visiting the emergency department for psychiatric concerns rose 28 percent over a four-year period, and visits having to do with suicide more than doubled, according to a study published this week in the journal Pediatrics. Please read the rest of the article..
Read more
How You Can Help Prevent Suicide With Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Firestone, a clinical psychologist and leading expert on suicide prevention, will teach the tools needed to reach those in need. SUNDAY, FEB. 3 1:30PM – 3:30PM CONGREGATION B’NAI B’RITH 1000 San Antonio Creek Rd., Santa Barbara CA, 93111 TIkkun..
Read more
HopeNet of Carpinteria becomes the City of Carpinteria Summer Partner. Recognition at City Council Meeting on August 27, 2018.
The first interview is of Alani Gonzalez, a senior @ Carp High School speaking about mental health, anxiety and the need to talk about and speak out about suicide and mental well-being. The second interview is of Dr. Amrita M. Salm, President of HopeNet of Carpinteria speaking about suicide, suicide..
Read more
HopeNet of Carpinteria is a grass roots, suicide prevention group of concerned citizens that began in 2012 after the death of a local political figure. HopeNet provides suicide prevention education and resources to the Carpinteria community. Over the years the mission of HopeNet has broadened to not only include efforts..
Read more
Dealing with grief By Dr. Deborah Smilovitz Foster Feb 21, 2018 Facebook Twitter Email Over the course of a lifetime, people experience many instances of grief. How do we handle feelings of grief and pain from the loss of a loved one, or surviving a catastrophe? Especially, when the pain..
Read more
Simplifying mental health By Dr. Deborah Smilovitz Foster Jan 25, 2018 Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Did you know mental health is the largest public health priority and the largest financial burden of any health issue in the world (World Health Organization & World Economic Forum)? The Centers for Disease..
Read more
Suicide kills more people than all wars and homicides combined… and it is on the rise.What’s contributing to the spread of suicide? And, how can we help SAVE LIVES? In honor of National Suicide Prevention month, this September, we’re offering a free Webinar on preventing suicide with National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Director, Dr. John Draper and a CE Webinar on..
Read more
Here is a helpful flyer that will help you locate many mental health and wellness services in the Carpinteria and Santa Barbara area: 2017-07-17 Community Referral Information SBRN Please use it to contact organizations who will help you, a family member, a friend, or anyone you know who..
Read more
Please download the calendar here: CWP Calendar – June 2017 COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAM June 2017 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Special Events SPOT Group 12:00-1:15pm Support for Parents of Teens & Adolescents – A peer to peer support group for mothers of teens and adolescents (ages 12-26) struggling with mental..
Read more
