"Healthy People in a Healthy Antelope Valley"
FREE events/classes are for all community members regardless of income. Community events will be listed at this site to promote health and wellness in the Antelope Valley for the year 2010. Please share this information with your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Over 110,000 flyers have been sent to local school districts in the AV.
When you attend FREE events/classes please remember to thank your host!
There is a "secret word" in the text of this blog-read the blog to find it. "Life should be a/an ________".
If your organization would like to offer FREE community services, classes, or host events, please call Charlene Horst at 661-942-4719 X 322 or email: chorst@avph.org. They should fall under: dental health, medical health, nutritional health, physical health, environmental health, education, or emotional well-being.
Free & Low cost Health and Dental Services will be listed in GREEN.
Health Events and Health Classes will be listed in BLUE. Education & Emotional Well-being will be listed in RED.
January 2010
Year Round-United We Mentor--Become a Mentor-Give the Gift of Friendship and Make the Difference in a Child's Life.. UWM is a non-profit program that helps children gain a positive outlook on life and succeed academically. Mentors work with students from 7-17 years of age. Free monthly trainings for Mentors.-Contact Karen or Char at 661-942-4719 X 309 or X 322, 661-802-1380.
ON-GOING FREE AM Exercise Classes for Seniors--Mon. through Thurs. from 9am to 10am. for more information call City of Lancaster at 661-723-6077.
Website on Health and Fitness: http://www.healthierus.gov
Website on Empowerment for Girls: http://www.girlsinc.org
Websites on Volunteerism: http://www.1-800-volunteer.org or http://www.dosomething.org
Website on Community Organizations: http://www.avcalendar.org
Website on Environmental Issues: http://www.ewg.org
Website on Health and Children: http://www.healthierGeneration.org
The Whole Wheatery-44264 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534
You must register for all FREE nutrition classes at 661-945-0773
Tues. Jan.19-6:00pm- 7:30 pm-Secrets of Natural Healing
Tues. Jan 26-6:00pm-7:30 pm-Presentation by Anytime Fitness
Thurs. Jan. 28-6:00 pm-7:30 pm-Live Juicy
For more information look up: http://thewholewheatery.com
February 2010
AV Kids Healthy Cook Off-Students from Kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to participate. There is a mandatory orientation regarding food handling for all students participating. There are no entrance fees/FREE. Finals will be held April 24, 2010 at the AV Mall at 10:00 am. Come and cheer on your neighborhood park Student-Chef. Observe the process and participate next year. It's FUN!!!
Stephen Sorenson Park-Orientation: Feb. 19, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm/Preliminary cook-off March 12, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm/Contact person: Lanisha 661-722-7780
George Lane Park-Orientation: Feb. 26, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm/Preliminary cook-off March 13 -11:00 am on Stage /Contact person: Joshua 661-722-7780
Pearblossom Park-Orientation: Feb. 27, 10:00 am to 12 noon/ Preliminary cook-off: March 27 from 10:00 am to 12 noon/ Contact person: Jared 944-2988
Jackie Robinson Park-Orientation: March 4, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm/ Preliminary cook-off March 18, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm/ Contact person: Karen 661-944-2880
Whole Wheatery-44264 N. 10th St. West, Lanc. CA 93534-Free Class-must register by calling 661-945-0773-"How Sweet it is" Thurs. Feb. 11 at 6:00pm
Whole Wheatery- FREE Better Nutrition Magazine presents: Wed. February 17 from 12 noon to 4:00 pm-come in and join the fun and free information on health. Free samples of nutritious foods, supplements, and healthful products.
Wed. Feb. 17- Job Corps-FREE Career Training for Youth 16-24 years of age-2:00 pm-3:30 pm-- EDD office/Work Source Center-1420 West. Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93534 Melissa 661-723-1520 or www.jobcorps.dol.gov
High Desert Medical Group-Conference room #1- 43839 N. 15th St. West, Lanc. 93534 (Between Ave. J and Ave. K)--Friday, Feb. 26 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. for more information call: 661-951-3375-FREE--Topics: Healthy Heart: Blood pressure, Cholesterol, Activity & Exercise, and Nutrition
Antelope Valley Regional Occupational Program is a non-profit, low-cost alternative public school which offers Career Technical Training & Education in the following courses; Medical Assisting, Medical terminology, Dental Assisting, EMT, Business, Careers With Children, and Computer Applications. Adults may qualify for free classes if you are a GAIN/CalWorks participant, or if you are registered in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program. Please call (661) 575-1010 for details, or log onto www.avrop.avhsd.org.
March 2010
Free on-line Educational Opportunities:
College -level psychology webcast- http://webcast.berkeley.edu/
Computers- http://OCW.mit.edu/OcwWeb
Lectures from Universities- http://apple.com/education/mobile-learning (scroll down to find university links)
Year Round-AV Community Clinics-Serves the AV year round for the uninsured and underinsured. Instead of going to the hospital emergency room for routine care visit the AV Community Clinics. Medical care for the entire family-Newborns to Adults-Medical accepted-immunizations, WIC exams, mammograms, pap smears, family planning, physical exams, treatment of chronic and acute illnesses. Call for an appointment 661-942-2391.
High Desert Medical Group-FREE-Mini Health Forum-Tues, March 2--8 am-12 noon--Hampton Inn and Suites at 2300 W. Double Play Way, Lancaster (Across from Jet Hawks Stadium), 93534--Topics for Older Adults: Senior safety, Advance Directives, Healthy Heart, Anxiety, and Depression. Seating is limited-Call to make a reservation at: 1-800-266-4364-TTY users call 711
Tuesdays at Frye Chiropractic--March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm--FREE "How to Become Truly Healthy". March 3 at 5:30 pm-FREE "Most Current Research on Nutrition and Weight Loss". Wed., March 24-Nutrition and Fitness 7:00 pm--Please call to register for FREE classes on Health--661-949-9655 http://www.fryechiropractic.com/ Services are provided to patients from infancy through adulthood.
March 3, 17, & 30- Job Corps-FREE Career Training for Youth 16-24 years of age-2:00 pm-3:30 pm-- EDD office/Work Source Center-1420 West. Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93534 Melissa 661-723-1520 or www.jobcorps.dol.gov
Saturday-March 13, 2010 Nutty Runners 5K and Kids Half-Mile Fun Run-Joe Walker Middle School (57th West between L-8 & L-12) Pre-register at: www.active.com (search for Nutty) $20 adults and $10 for High School students and younger. Registration on Day of Race will be $25 for adults and $15 for High School students and younger, $5. for Half-Mile Race: 7:30 am and warm up/ 8:30 am 5K race begins/ 9:30 am Kid's Half-Mile race begins/ 9:00 am-10:30 am Pancake Breakfast/ 10:00 am 5K Awards/10:30 am Raffle
Avenue 2 Success-FREE Classes for Adults (finding employment, improve academic skills, & creating a happy family life) Wednesday-March 10, April 7, & May 5, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm-All classes will be held at: Work Source Center, 1817 East Ave Q, Palmdale, CA 93550 in Conference room "B". Call Becky Williams at (866) 525-2968 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm business hours-call to register for the classes. Space is limited, so call today.
Kick BUTTS Day is March 24th
On March 24, 2010 thousands of youth around the world will join the fight against smoking by participating in Kick Butts Day, an effort led by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.For video/print resources we have available, please click the links below:Grades 7-CollegeAnatomy of a Puff Everything You Need to Know about Tobacco in 22 MinutesThis Is Your Brain on Tobacco: A Research Update Tobacco and Death: Perfect Together How I Quit Smoking and Saved My Life No Ifs, Ands, or Butts: Smoking Kills Secondhand Smoke: A Matter of Life and BreathGrades 5-9Totally Disgusting Tobacco Gross Out Video Nicotine: Just Say Know Second-Hand Smoke: Just Say Know Grades 2-6 Leader of the Pack Clued In! on Tobacco Workbook-
March, April, and May-Rev it up! Hypnosis Center -FREE Screening for weight-loss (loose weight naturally) and smoke/tobacco cessation (for those who wish to stop smoking and tobacco use) Make an appointment at: Dr. Vicky Thomas- 661-209-2632-- 42544 10th St. West, Suite G, Lancaster.
Wed. March 31--FREE Health Forum Open to the Public with Dr. Tuso of Kaiser Permanente, "State of Our Health in the AV" 9:00 am Mental Health America-506 W. Jackman St. Lancaster, CA 93534. Please call to reserve your seat: Trish Bogna 661-579-8355 or tbogna@mhala.org.
April 2010
Tuesdays at Frye Chiropractic Care--Tues, April 6, 13, 20, & 27-Class Begins at 5:00 pm-6:30 pm, "How to Become Truly Healthy. Sat, April 10- Living and Nutrition Program 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Wed. April 14-Recipe Night-Healthy Treats- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Please call to reserve a seat at 661-949-9655. All Classes are FREE. Health Link bracelets available at all lectures.
27th Year Anniversary--Free Demos and samples- April 9 & 10 (11:30 am-3:30 pm). Wed. April 14th-6:30 pm to 8:00 pm-"Alternative Medicine" Call to reserve your seat. 661-945-0773 Whole Wheatery 44264 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster Tues. April 20-6:30 to 8:00 pm - "Look and Feel Younger" at the Whole Wheatery. FREE CLASSES--Health Link bracelets available to all lecture participants.
Saturday-April 10, 2010--Walk MS 2010-Pre-Register at: http://www.walkmssocal.org/ or call 661-945-9111. Registration begins at 8:00am at the Lancaster Market Place. This event is a fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. Free lunch provided to walkers.
Saturday-April 10, 2010--Free Income Tax Preparation-Appointment required-please call 877-335-3482 (Reference SPA 1 Area: Lancaster/Palmdale-NAC Groups) Location: Larry Chimbole Cultural Center-Primrose Room, 38350 Sierra Hwy. Palmdale, CA 93550. FREE Service for individuals and families that make less than $50,000 a year.
Tuesday-April 13, 2010--1:30pm to 4:30 pm--Impact of the US Preventative Services-Breast Cancer--Free event and free parking. USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1450 Biggy St., NRT Rm. LG 503/504, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (enter from Biggy St. in LG Level) RSVP: mailto:PEOC@med.usc.edu%20(free parking reservation call: 323-442-7800-Parking is located in structure 6).
Sat-April 17-11:45 am to 3:00 pm-Knight Hawks-FREE Football Clinic for boys and FREE Cheer leading Clinic for the girls-open to all children 5-14 years of age. At: Dominic Massari Park-55th St. East and Ave R-8 in Palmdale. For more information and to register your children-call Darryl Williams 661-965-3463 or Gerald Dummett 661-533-0211. Health Link bracelets available for all participants.
Sat-April 17-9:00 am to 5:00 pm-Amargosa Creek Middle School, Lancaster, CA-Youth Environmental Leadership Conference, "Fight Environmental Apathy-Leading the Way to a Greener Future." Contact phone: Cynthia Wray (760) 245-1661 X 6717-email: mailto:cwray@mdaqmd.ca.gov due March 5, 2010--Application packets are at: www.meeconline.com/students/yelc for students from 3rd to 12th grade.
Sat-April 17- 8:00 am to 12:00 pm-Darion Wheat Child Abuse Awareness Walk-Marie Kerr Park-(northwest corner) FREE-pledge forms are available. For more information call: 661-547-8422 or 661-618-4675.
Sat-April 17-10 am to 5 pm. FREE Health & Safety Fair Sorensen County Park-16801 E. Ave P., Lake Los Angeles, CA 93591. For more informaton call: 661-264-1249
April 24 through May 1, 2010 only--FREE Martial Arts/Self Defense Classes Classes at Yins Tae Kwan Do-1148 West Ave. K, Lancaster, 93534-- Call to register for your class 722-1272-space is limited, call today. Free Yoga class on April 29, 2010-10 am only--Health Link-bracelets available for participants.
Saturday--April 24-8:00 am-Opening Ceremonies for Health Week
In front of the Palmdale Mall at the fountain--main entrance "Warford Walk for Wellness" is a FREE event (all ages welcome--children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/adult group leader) Presented by: United Way/AVPH/AV Press and the walk will begin immediately following the opening ceremonies. It will be a 5 mile walk around the mall. Register today: 661-942-4719 X 308 or AVPH Office-815 W. Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, Ca 93534 (Hours: 8 am-5 pm) or go to http://www.avph.org to download the registration form. National Guard present with a military vehicle and personnel. Youth groups- (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, ROTC, Church Youth Groups, etc.) are encouraged to attend, sing the National Anthem and walk with us! AV Kids Healthy Cook-off Finals-Partcipants K-6th grade must check in between 9:00 am -9:15 am and Jr. and Senior High school students check in between 12 noon -12:15 pm at the Center Court of the AV Mall. Health link bracelets available for walkers and participants.
Sat.-April 24, 2010 (7:45 am to 12:30 pm) Plan Your Future-FREE for middle and high school students, parents, & teachers. Free childcare available. Location: Highland H.S. 39055 25th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551. For more information call: Diana 661-948-7655 X 205. Presented by the AV Higher Education Consortium.
Sat.-April 24, 2010- (3 pm to 6 pm) Teen Pregnancy Prevention: FREE 3 hour presentation-pizza, prizes, and give-a-ways. Lancaster Boys and Girls Club, 45404 Divison St., Lancaster, Ca For reservations: Youth Support Association-2:30 pm to 8:30 pm at 661-949-8662.
April 26-April 30- Daily from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -FREE workout time at Anytime Fitness- 820 W. Lancaster Blvd, Lanc.--Ages 12 and above are eligible for this opportunity. Minors must be accompanied by their parent/guardian. For more information call Erica: 661-942-9888 Health Link bracelets available for all participants.
Monday-April 26 at 6:00 pm- FREE Seminar for Women only-Danny Russo-Master Trainer wil be the speaker at our local Ladies First Fitness. For more information and to make a reservation call 661-942-6496. http://www.comingtoseedanny.com/
Friday-April 30, 2010-starts at 5:30 pm AV Sunrise Rotary Art Show & Auction-This event is tax-deductible benefiting the Rotary and Yellen School. It will feature an array of items (jewelry, gifts, attractions & local services) including student and local art. $25 per person-$40. per couple in advance. For tickets and reservations call: Don Ryan 661-272-9926. Event held at Merrill Gardens-43051 15th St. West, Lancaster.
Tuesday-April 27, 2010-8 am to 4 pm--Community Partnerships-AV Convening Conference--SPA-1/DCFS/Community Partners--FREE Event--Embasy Suites- 39375 5th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93550. RSVP Required: rossal@dcfs.lacounty.gov or call 661-233-4181 by April 12, 2010. Topics: Community Partnerships, Child & Family Well-being, Organizational Excellence... Continental Breakfast & Lunch will be served.
Wed. April 28, 2010-FREE H1N1 immunizations from 10 am to 2 pm. Call for an appointment. Trish 661-579-8355. Location: 506 W. Jackman St., Lanc., (corner of Jackman and Sierra Hwy.)
FREE confidential-website for mental wellness: http://liveyourlifewell.org
Mental Health America will sponsor a free seminar on ‘Wellness in the Workplace’, Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 506 West Jackman Street, Lancaster from 9 a.m. til 12 noon. Learn how stress can affect productivity and your profit margin. secret word is "blast". Reduce absenteeism and create a positive environment. For reservations, contact Trish Bogna at 661-579-8355 or tbogna@mhala.org. Also a Free Website: "How to Advocate for Yourself with your Insurance Provider From the State of CA Office of the Patient Advocate." http://www.opa.ca.gov/ Health Link bracelets available for participants.
American Dental Center of Palmdale-300 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550 FREE Oral Exam and 4 Bite-wing X-rays-call today for an appointment on April 26, 27, or 28, 2010. Space is limited and this is on a first come/first serve basis. We serve patients from 2 years of age through adulthood 661-272-9000 from 10 am to 6 pm. Health Link bracelets available for all patients.
Dental Specialty Care of Lancaster-44244 Division St., Lancaster, Ca 93535-FREE Oral exam and Bite-wing x-rays-call today for an appointment April 24 through May 1, 2010. Space is limited and this is on a first come/first serve basis. We serve patients from 4 to 17 years of age 661-942-6200 from 9 am to 6 pm. Health Link bracelets available for all patients.
April 24 thourgh May 1, 2010- Alp Aryan DDS.-822 E. Ave. K, Lancaster, Ca 93535--10 am to 1 pm FREE Adult and child exams and bitewing x-rays. Call for an appointment, space is limited. Contact person: Jennifer 661-948-2000 from 10 am to 6 pm. Health Link bracelets available for all patients.
May 2010
Saturday-May 1-9:00 am to register and assemble at Lancaster United Methodist Church (corner of 10th St. West and J)-918 W. Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534-walkers will depart at 9:30 am and head to the Clear Channel-Jet Hawks Stadium at 45116 Valley Central Way to join the AVPH Health Week Closing Ceremonies. "Teen Pregnancy Prevention Awareness Walk". Youth-13 years and above plus adults are encouraged to participate. Organizer: Deborah Shelton call 661-949-6615 #1 for more information. Teen survey: http://www.stayteen.org/
FREE--AVPH 2010 Youth Art Contest-Art work is due May 14, 2010 by 4:00 pm. The theme is on Healthy Living. Partcipants are students who are currently in Kindergarten through 11th grade-one entry per student. Artwork must be done on an 8 1/2" X 11" white copy paper. All art work must be original. For more information contact: Nancy at 661-942-4719 X 308. Download registration forms at http://www.avph.org or you may come by the office to pick one up. The winners will receive prizes and community recognition!!!! The winning artwork will appear in the 2011 calendar or create a logo using the AVPH initials for community ads.
Saturday--May 1-Closing Ceremonies will take place at the Clear Channel-Jet Hawks Stadium from 10 am to 2 pm. FREE, FREE, Fun for the whole family. (Vendor opportunities- $150. for profit and $100. for non-profit organizations). "Links to Health" are bracelets which can be earned in the community at selected events (Dr. Frye, Whole Wheatery, Dental offices listed on the blog, Westside School Dist., etc) Bring your bracelets and trade them in for opportunity tickets to win prizes, no purchase is necessary. Each person entering the event will receive one opportunity ticket, must be present to win. More information will be coming regarding entertainment, Jet Hawks Baseball Clinic for Kids, bounce house, Helicopter landing in the stadium, One-mile run will start & end at the stadium, Heath Fair (free services and screenings for the public), Community Blood Drive opportunity-Donate blood and save a life, Healthy food vendors to purchase lunch, Special Guests, Pampered Chef, etc. If you would like to be a vendor contact: Michelle 661-942-4719 X 304 or Nancy X 308.
Saturday-May 1, 2010- FREE EVENT-- "The Blvd Run" --8 am Registration-Kids Heat #1 at 8:30 am, 14-39 yrs Heat #2 at 9:00 am, 40+ years Heat #3 at 9:30 am. Race begins and ends at the Clear Channel-Jet Hawks Stadium. Each participant will recieve an "I Ran the Inagural Lancaster Blvd Mile" certificate. Entry forms are available at the AVPH office or go to http://www.avph.org to download the registration form, please call Nancy at 661-942-4719 X 308 for more information and to pre-register.
Saturday--May 1, 2010--10 am-2 pm-- Spring Cleaning --There will be a donation truck at the Clear Channel-Jet Hawks Stadium--DONATE your old clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, kitchenware, small furniture, jewelry, linens, knick-knacks, and all baby items. All donations are tax-deductible and will sponsor the United We Mentor Program.
Saturday-May 1-FREE New Patient Appreciation Day-free spinal evaluations (over $216. Value) at Frye Chiropractic--For more details and to register please call 661-949-9655-- http://www.fryechiropractic.com/ Services are provided to patients from infancy through adulthood. FREE Feel Better-Live Longer Workshop-May 8--from 9 am to 1 pm register today space is limited.
A Change of Faces-44709 N. Date Ave, Suite B, Lancaster, CA 93534-Contact Virginia between 10 am and 5 pm at 661-948-5312-- Teen Self-Esteem Group for Girls 13-17 yrs of age (2 scholarships per month) Every Friday from 4 pm to 5 pm. Plus Senior Support Group for Seniors 60 yrs and above (2 scholarships per month)--Every Thursday from 1 pm to 2 pm.
Thursday-May 6, 2010--Whole Wheatery-44262 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster-"50 Ways to Love Your Liver" FREE classs--If you plan to attend, go to the store and sign up today. Space is limited. For more information call: 661-945-0773.
FREE PRESCHOOL for those who qualify: Head Start, State Preschool, Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP), Special Education Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten Family Literacy classrooms are located at various elementary schools throughout the Lancaster School District. We welcome students with disabilities. Registration begins: Wednesday-May 12, 2010-Children must be 3 or 4 yrs old by Dec 2, 2010. If you would like more information about our Preschool Program, please call (661) 723-0351 ext.1 or stop by the Early Childhood Education Office at 831 East Avenue K-2, Lancaster, CA 93535. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. AVPH has partnered with the Lancaster School District Preschools to establish 24 gardens and collect gently used books appropriate for preschool children. Tax-deductible donations can be made to: AVPH (note: Preschool Garden Project). Every dollar makes a difference! The children in our community are very important and we all need to work together to help the next generation reach their potential.
Women's Health Committee Presents-FREE Event--"Women's Spring Tea"--Wed. May 12, 2010-5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway, Palmdale. Presentations on: Nutrition and Diabetes. call to reserve a seat at 661-942-4719 X 335 or spring_tea@ymail.com. Bring a friend and receive an extra ticket for door prizes.
Year Round-South Valley Work Source Center-1817 E. Ave. Q, Suite A-12, Palmdale, CA 93550. Contact Person: Ana Quiles 661-265-7421 call on Wed. between 3 pm-4 pm--FREE SERVICES: Job bulletin board, computer, copiers, fax machines, phones, resume writing workshops, interviewing skills workshops, case management. For Jobseekers and employers-Mon./Tues/Th/Fri-8:30 am-4:30 pm and Wed-8:30 am-6:30 pm and 3rd Sat of the month from 9 am to 1 pm.
May 1, 2010-Closing ceremonies for AVPH Health Week
May 8, 2010-HDMG Life Festival at AV Mall
May 15, 2010-Wishing Wells and Silver Bells at AV Mall
May 17, 2010-Lancaster West Rotary Presentation with Dave Haycock
May 18, 2010-Chamber of Commerce Supermixer at Angel Hall
May 21, 2010-MHA Open House
For more information contact: Trish Bogna, Community Developer
Mental Health America-Antelope Valley Division
506 West Jackman
Lancaster, CA 93534
Phone: 661-579-8355
Fax: 661-726-2854
Friday-May 28-High Desert Medical Group-conference room #1, 43839 N. 15th St. West, Lancaster--FREE Information-fact sheets on Autoimmune Disorders--11 am to 1 pm--Questions call: 661-951-3375.
June
Wed. June 2-6:00 pm- 7:30 pm-Whole Wheatery-FREE Seminar- "Secrets of Natural Healing" Please call 661-945-0773 for more information and to register.
Sat-June 5- Cherry Parade and Festival-FREE Family Fun--11 am Parade starts on 90th St. West and Leona Ave. Festival will be in the same area as the parade starting point. For more information: lvcherryparade@yahoo.com
Family FUN-Poppy Reserve-15 miles west of Lancaster at 15101 Lancaster Rd.
Hike at Devils Punch Bowl for more information call 944-2743.
October
Dates: October 13 and 14, 2010--AV Health Check
Time: 10a.m. – 4p.m.
@ Antelope Valley Fair Grounds
Free Medical, Dental, Vision-There will also be other vendors doing free credit checks, financial support, HIV testing, etc.
They are in great need of volunteers to put this event together. If you know of anyone in these specialty areas who are willing to donate their time please contact Sonia.
Also please inform your clients of this amazing opportunity. I am unclear at this time as to how they will establish who is seen but I am pretty sure it will be on a first come first serve basis. For further information please contact:
Sonia Hicks
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
661-223-3817
213-454-6758
