Community Education Committee Oct. 13, 2015 StandAgainstStigma.com

Brave Faces Presentations 8 speaker presentations since Sept. meeting Directly reached 322 people, including about 45 TAY Susan presenting at Simpson

Brave Faces Presentation Highlights Independent Living Class with Ty and Junior Mark Schneider’s Mental Health Nursing Class (presentation on bipolar) Mike’s family to family presentation

Brave Faces Presentation Highlights “When I saw my doctor, I got a diagnosis of bipolar II, a prescription, a follow-up appointment and that was all the information I received. I immediately went to the library and checked out a bunch of books and read everything I could about bipolar. Understanding bipolar helped me make sense of parts of my life, which had been such a roller-coaster... The way I see it, I'm just doing what I have to do to get better." Justin Babb – New Speaker

Brave Faces Presentation Highlights “"People often ask me, 'What are you?' The best I can answer is I am a person who likes people." Chris said. "It can lead to barriers to getting the help you need to be healthy. The first time I talked to a therapist they questioned me 'What do you mean you don't feel like a girl?' when I was looking for validation and support. It's hard to trust (a therapist)when you feel you have to keep something like that a secret."." Chris Stampfli – New Speaker

Brave Faces Upcoming Presentations Oct. 22 – Mark Schneider Mental Health Nursing Class with a focus on substance abuse Oct. 29 – Joey Brown’s Career Choices class (five periods) at Foothill High Nov. 3 – Anderson New Tech presentations “Self Harm and Self Love” – four class periods Nov. 5 – Mark Schneider’s Mental Health Nursing Class on schizophrenia Nov. 19 – Hope Is Alive! IV at the Rex Club in Burney

Brave Faces Award Winner

Brave Faces Displays Newly Installed– New Circle of Friends Location in Burney Ongoing- Shasta County Adult, Wintu Museum, Planned Parenthood, One Safe Place, County Administration Building, Anderson Teen Center, Opportunity Center, Olberg Wellness Center, Women’s Health Specialists

Upcoming Online Content Matt Sprenger’s story with an emphasis on suicide attempt survival Stand Against Stigma’s first “listicle” on addiction and substance abuse disorders

Stand Against Stigma Exhibits Sept. 9 - Art with Impact Event at Shasta College Sept. 10 – Hope Is Alive! At Grilla Bites Sept. 12 – Out of the Darkness Walk – Veronica volunteered Oct. 10 – Mountain Harvest Festival in Round Mountain (Mary volunteered) Upcoming Oct. 17 – Indigenous People’s History Day Nov. 19 – Suicide Loss Survivor’s Day

Suicide Prevention Week Sept About 110 people attended -More than 25 performers, including a band!

Suicide Prevention Week Sept Out of the Darkness Walk -About 300 people attended -Brave Faces presenters Amanda, Mike and Junior spoke. -Friend of Stand Against Stigma and Hope Is Alive! Co-founder Brandon Leaker performed

Suicide Prevention Week Sept Infographics

“Becoming Brave: Changing Minds about Mental Illness in Shasta County” Planned Screenings Sept. 2 – Mental Health and Alcohol Drug Advisory Board. Help us schedule a screening with your church, organization, staff or club!

“Becoming Brave: Honest, Open and Proud trainings at Shasta College

“Tools for Change” Conference Nov. 6-7, co-presenting with Hill Country

Suicide Prevention Week Directing Change Two student groups planning to submit entries: 1. Central Valley High Film Class 2. Native Roots Network Youth Multimedia Project

Minds Matter Discussion Suggested Changes 1. Switch to Saturday (would have to be May 7,2016) 2. Library Park in Downtown Redding as a location 3. Make it a music and arts festival

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