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South Region Community Updates
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Exhibitor Applications Now Open!
Join us to Connect, Collaborate, and Exhibit at the Live Well Advance & School Summit Connection Hub on October 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. Showcase your organization’s programs, initiatives, and resources with a highly engaged audience as we celebrate 15 years of collective impact.
Exhibitor spaces are free. Priority will be given to Live Well San Diego Recognized Partners. To encourage engagement, interactive booths are required.
Applications are open through July 23.
Prevent Heat Stroke While Hiking
For many, summer is a time to enjoy nature and take in the beautiful views along San Diego County’s trails. But emergency responders are reminding hikers that ignoring heat warnings or overestimating their physical ability in extreme temperatures can be dangerous. Taking simple precautions — like hiking early, staying hydrated, and choosing shaded routes — can help prevent heat-related emergencies.
Click here to read the full article.
 Tijuana River Valley Sewage Community Survey Results Complete
The results are in from a second, larger community survey where 2,099 people in San Diego’s South Bay completed questionnaires about their experiences living, working or recreating near the Tijuana River Valley and polluted beaches from the border to Coronado.
Learn more about the findings by clicking here.
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NEW! Free Smartphone Training Course!
Learn how to navigate and use your smartphone (all smart phones). The class will be in Spanish! Attend all four sessions and enter the opportunity drawing! Complete all sessions for a chance to win — 4 laptops!
WHEN: Various Dates, 16th, 23rd, 30th | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Molina Chula Vista One-Stop Help Center | 689 Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Click here for the flyer in Spanish.
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NEW! City of Chula Vista: Car Seat Safety Check - Chula Vista Fire Department
Offered twice monthly, the qualified Chula Vista Fire Department staff will help you install your child safety seats and boosters for FREE.
WHEN: Saturday, July 19th | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Chula Vista Shopping Center (near Macy's) | 555 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Click here for more information.
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NEW! You're Invited to a Community Baby Shower
Join Molina Healthcare for a special Community Baby Shower celebrating new and expecting moms! Enjoy light refreshments, raffle prizes, and free gifts for all moms. Connect with helpful programs and community resources in a warm, welcoming environment. Space is limited, register as soon as possible!
WHEN: Wednesday, July 25th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: Molina Chula Vista One-Stop Help Center | 689 Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
To register or for more information, contact: jasmine.kuizon@molinahealthcare.com or call 855-665-4621 (option 4)
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NEW! San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council - Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training
This free one-hour training equips first responders to prevent suicide by increasing awareness of suicide risk factors, learning conversation tools for suicide prevention, exploring available resources, and teaching appropriate response strategies.
WHEN: Thursday, July 10th; 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual, via Zoom
Click here to register!
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NEW! Free Disaster Preparedness Workshop!
Alzheimer’s San Diego and the County of San Diego are partnering to host a free Disaster Preparedness Workshop – and you're invited! This community event is designed to help caregivers and families prepare for emergencies, with a special focus on supporting loved ones living with memory loss.
WHEN: Various Dates, Next date is August 5th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: County Operations Center Building | 5560 Overland Ave, First Floor, Room 171, San Diego, CA 92123
Click here to register.
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Leah's Pantry Trauma-Informed Nutrition Security Training
This training explores the connection between nourishment and both positive and adverse experiences, emphasizing a trauma informed approach to community-based work. Participants will learn key principles of trauma-informed care, reflect on their relationship with food, and consider strategies for responding to challenging interactions.
WHEN: Monday, August 11th | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
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NEW! Together Chula Vista: Orange Park Community Cleanup - I Love a Clean San Diego and the City of Chula Vista invite community members to join a local litter cleanup event aimed at protecting watersheds and preventing trash from reaching the Pacific Ocean. Staff will be on site for check-in and will provide all necessary supplies.
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When: July 26th, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Click here to register and for more information.
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Youth in Action: Become a Mentor - They are looking for volunteers to mentor students during the youth summer program.
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Who: Between the ages of 16-26, live or work in the South Bay Region
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You Will Gain: Critical leadership skills, community service hours, letters of recommendation, stipend.
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Girls Rising Mentorship Program - Girls Rising is dedicated to supporting girls ages 8-17 from underserved communities by providing positive role models and unwavering support.
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Community Power Efficient Refrigeration Program - Community Power is providing energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers at no cost to corner stores to stock California-grown fresh foods, thanks to funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
- Click here to see the available equipment you can select.
- Program availability is limited, click here to apply!
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Gleaning in Chula Vista - Gleaning is the collection of surplus food from farms, gardens, and backyards to address food insecurity. Community members can donate extra backyard fruit or volunteer as gleaners or drivers with ProduceGood. Opportunities are open to all ages, families, and groups.
- Timeline: Ongoing year-round
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Maryann Jackson Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship offers 5 winners a $100 gift card for dorm essentials. Applicants must be African American, a U.S. citizen, have attended a California Community College, and be enrolled at a Historically Black College/University for Fall 2025.
- Application deadline: Sunday, July 13, 2025
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2025 Health Professional Student Scholarship: As of January 2025, NHHF has awarded over $2.5 million to 507 scholarship recipients. This year, NHHF will select 30 scholars to receive the Health Care Scholars United Scholarship, funded by the United Health Foundation with awards in the amount $5,000, that can be renewed annually for up to four years, as well as individual scholarship awards of $2,000 for each selected scholar.
- Click here to apply!
- Application Deadline: August 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM
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Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program - The intent of this grant funding opportunity is to invest in projects that increase the electric reliability and resiliency of communities in California by reducing outage frequency, duration, magnitude, and associated community impacts, while bolstering California’s workforce.
- Application deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025
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UC San Diego Black Alumni Scholarship Fund: This scholarship offers eligible students a four-year $10,000 scholarship, renewable at $2,500 annually. It provides financial, academic, and personal support to over 200 students currently attending UCSD.
- Application deadline: before Sunday, November 30, 2025
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Kitchens for Good Microenterprise (ME) Program: Kitchens for Good’s ME program accepts early-stage food entrepreneurs in San Diego, focusing on those who have experienced barriers to accessing the resources and support needed to start their small business.
- Application deadline: Ongoing
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Smart & Final Charitable Foundation - The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation strives to give back to and nourish communities served in California, Arizona and Nevada through the Pillars of Focus:
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Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger Relief, Team Sports & Youth Development, Disaster Relief
- Application deadline: Ongoing
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NEW! Scoop From You(th) Challenge – Piece of Mind
The County of San Diego HHSA invites youth and young adults (ages 12–25) to join the 2025 Scoop from You(th) Challenge: "Piece of Mind." Participants are encouraged to express emotions and promote wellbeing through art forms like design, poetry, dance, music, photography, and more—for a chance to win up to $900.
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NEW! Victor's Enhanced Care Management Program
Victor's Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Program is a new service offering through Medi-Cal, designed to support individuals and families facing life and health challenges through coordinated care. The program provides outreach & engagement, enhanced coordination of care, comprehensive assessment & care plan, member and family supports, referral to community & social support services, comprehensive transitional care, and health promotion.
For more information, please visit here.
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NEW! Stocking the Pantry: A CalFresh Healthy Living Podcast
Check out the latest episodes of Stocking the Pantry, a CalFresh Healthy Living podcast hosted by Leah’s Pantry, which offers fresh perspectives from health professionals and community members on topics like education, policy, systems and environmental (PSE) change interventions, and cross-sector collaboration.
You can listen to every episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Simplecast. Got thoughts on an episode? Share them in the Podcast category of the Nutrition Security Peer Learning Community.
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NEW! Camp Corral @ Camp Marston • August 3–8 – Limited Spots Left!
A free overnight camp experience for children of military families (wounded, ill, or fallen parent). Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
For more information, or to register please visit here.
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Angels Family Network
Angels is now an enrolled ECM (Enhanced Care Management) provider and currently accepting referrals!
- Angels ECM Services provides intensive, in-home support tailored to each family’s needs.
- Teen Pregnancy & Parenting Resource Center supports young parents through prenatal care, childbirth education, and parenting guidance.
Both programs are designed to reduce barriers, build parenting skills, and connect families with vital resources. These programs serve children and teens with past or present involvement with the child welfare system
There is no waitlist—referrals can be sent to referrals@angelsfoster.org.
More information about the Teen Pregnancy & Parenting Resource Center can be found here!
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Motivated Youth Academy
Enroll Now! Free Public Independent study for grades 6th -12th & ages 19-24 to earn a high school diploma. Classes start July 1st or August 25th.
Click here for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Evaluating Potential Health Risks in the Tijuana River Valley
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is assessing potential health risks from chemical exposures in the Tijuana River Valley. Learn how ATSDR is working to protect community health through data review and public health recommendations.
Click here to learn more for more information.
Click here to learn more information in Spanish.
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The Youth Mental Wellness Practice Toolkit – Created for youth, by youth!
The Youth Mental Wellness Practice Toolkit is filled with practical tools and strategies to help you:
- Prioritize your mental well-being
- Explore supportive wellness resources
- Build healthy habits and daily routines
- Practice skills that help you feel grounded and thrive
The full toolkit is available here!
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Neighborhood House Association
San Diego’s leader in free or low-cost child development and family services. Neighborhood House Association’s Early Head Start and Head Start are available to families with children 0-5 that are of low-income, experiencing homelessness, or have a child with disabilities or in foster care. The curriculum is research-based, individualized, developmentally appropriate and designed to develop Kindergarten readiness skills. Home-Based services in the comfort of families’ home are also available.
Click here to apply online or call 1-888-873-5145.
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Outpatient Behavioral Health Centers for Adults in the South Region
Behavioral health clinics provide office-based care for ongoing mental health and co-occurring conditions, along with outreach to connect or re-engage individuals. Adult clinics offer appointments, walk-ins, and crisis support, while youth clinics provide daytime, evening, and school-based services.
South Bay Guidance Wellness Recovery Center
- 1196 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
- Phone: (619) 427-4661
Click here to view the flyer in English.
Click here to view the flyer in Spanish.
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Behavioral & Mental Health Resources Tip Card
The Live Well San Diego South Region Community Leadership Team Behavioral & Mental Health workgroup presents the Behavioral & Mental Health Resources Tip Card. This tip card connects San Diego County residents with free, confidential, and trauma-informed services.
Click here to view in English and Spanish
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New Health and Social Services for Eligible San Diego Medi-Cal Members
Eligible Medi-Cal members can enroll through their Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan (Blue Shield Promise, Community Health Group, Kaiser Permanente, or Molina Healthcare). Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports referral forms, materials in additional languages, and more information can be found at sandiegocounty.gov/SDAIM.
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Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
When school’s out, nutritious & delicious meals are still served for all kids and teens (18 & under). The program is from June 9th to August 1st and meals will be served from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Some locations have fun nutrition education, reading activities, and special lunchtime events like crafts & animal visits on June 10th & 24th at 12:30 PM.
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San Diego Food Resources
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Thank you!
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