family support
Column: Reframing mental health now and for the future
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 3:19pm
As the COVID-19 pandemic made its way across the globe, a shapeless and silent pandemic, borne of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty also began to take hold. While taking care of oneself has been focused on our physical health and hygiene, it has left the mental health and emotional states for many, in limbo and for others, pushed them into crisis.
Tips for family and friends when a loved one is diagnosed with a mental health condition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 5:11pm
As an active leader in the South Lake Tahoe chapter of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, I work closely with family members who have loved ones with mental health issues. For many, one of the hardest times was learning about their child, partner, or friend’s diagnosis and not knowing what do next. Some were shamed for not addressing their loved one’s needs sooner and others were told they were too protective or doing too much.
NAMI provides free mental health education and support in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 2:19pm
Every time we offer support and understanding to a family or friend that is caring for a loved one living with mental illness we give them hope. Recovery is absolutely possible! Education is a core component of recovery. Through an array of free NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) education and support programs for individuals, family members, providers and the general public we are improving lives right here in our community.
Visit www.NAMI.org to learn more.
• 1 in 5 adults in America experience a mental illness.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
How to talk to teens about marijuana
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 11:22pm
Talking about marijuana with your kids can be difficult – especially these days, with the drug becoming legalized in some states and the increasingly casual presence of weed in the media and pop culture. But with the right tools and skills, you can have easier, more productive conversations with your teen about marijuana, despite these unique challenges.
Mental Health Awareness: Education and awareness are key
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:41pm
- Many children go undiagnosed and unidentified; they are penalized for inappropriate behavior though symptomatic.
- 42% of diagnosed students graduate with a high school diploma.
- 48% of diagnosed students drop out of school.
- 50% will serve jail time after leaving school; 20% serve sentences prior to leaving school.
- Currently 12 % of children in America under the age of 18 have a diagnosable
mental illness.
- Among the US population, mental illness impacts 1 in 4 individuals.
- 50% of adult cases of mental illness had signs and symptoms by age 14.
South Tahoe High grad opens up SnowGlobe with Vokab Kompany
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 10:58am
South Tahoe High graduate Robbie Gallo (aka Rob Hurt), the founder, MC and front man for the popular hip hop band, Vokab Kompany, hits the main stage Monday to open up the three day outdoor concert in South Lake Tahoe.
Sunday night, he and the group were in Reno and will be spending New Year's Eve at Park West in Chicago, but for today, South Lake Tahoe gets their own back on stage at both SnowGlobe and the after concert at Blu Nightclub at MontBleu.
Agency looking for Douglas County children in need of toys
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 12:05am
Bolstered by a donation of toys and bikes from Tesla Motorsports of Minden, the Family Support Council of Douglas County is looking for families in need of help during the holidays.
If you, or someone you know needs presents, an hour long intake needs to be completed.
People can call 782-8692 for questions or to schedule an intake time. The whole process can be faster if they fill out the basics online.
Genoa's Sweet Sippin' Sundays
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 5:30pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2014 - 1:00pm The last SWEET SIPPIN' SUNDAY for the season is right around the corner. The leaves are turning and the weather is supposed to be beautiful, so be sure to mark your calendar now for this Sunday, 10/5, 1-4pm.
Location
Genoa Nevada
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe SnowGlobe: STHS Grad Hits the Stage With Vokab Kompany
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 10:31am
The 2013 SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe is just a few days away and the musicians and promoters are starting to arrive in town!
