Community Updates: East Region 10.09.25

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East Region Community Updates

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Announcements & News Stories | Events & Webinars
Community Health Updates | Get Involved! | Funding Opportunities
Job Opportunities | Resources & Information

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Announcements & News Stories

Check Your Mood

October is National Depression Screening Awareness Month and the launch of the updated Check Your Mood (CYM) campaign materials, a powerful opportunity to engage you and your community in mental health awareness and early intervention.

We're excited to share the CYM campaign, a free resource designed to help organizations bring mental health screening, support, and education directly to the people who need it most all year round.

How You Can Participate:

Distribute flyers and promote the campaign locally
Host or support in-person screening events
Set up a resource table with materials from the campaign
Engage virtually using the e-toolkit and amplify awareness

Whether you're a community leader, educator, healthcare provider, or just passionate about mental wellness, your involvement makes a difference.

Explore the full toolkit, resources and get involved: https://bit.ly/Check_Your_Mood

Events & Webinars

Community Health Updates

Useful Links:

Respiratory Viruses Information (COVID-19, Flu, RSV)

Understanding COVID-19, Flu & RSV

San Diego County Post-COVID-19 Recovery (Long COVID)

Long Covid Alliance

Community Sector Support

Mpox Educational Materials

Homebound Vaccine Program

Avian Influenza

Measles Information

Get Involved!

Deadline Extended! 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." Use art to express emotions, boost self-esteem, and support mental wellness. Submit art, poetry, music, film, photography, and more.

Submission deadline has been extended to November 21st.

To learn more or access outreach materials, visit the Youth and Young Adult Video & Visual Art Challenge Website or contact Engage.BHS@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Funding Opportunities

NEW! Proposition 1 – Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 2: Unmet Needs: This grant will focus on the remaining gaps min the statewide behavioral health continuum and prioritize mental health community residential beds and crisis settings. Application deadline is on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Kitchens for Good Microenterprise (ME) Program - Supports early-stage San Diego food entrepreneurs facing barriers to starting a business. Applications ongoing.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program - Funding available for new/expanded organics and recycling facilities. Applications open year-round.
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation - Supports Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger Relief, Youth Development, and Disaster Relief. Applications ongoing.

Job Opportunities

Resources & Information

NEW! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

San Diego County is hosting numerous participating locations across Northern, Central, Southern, Eastern, and Military divisions. The event accepts pet medication and liquid medication but strictly prohibits sharps, no sharps, and vapes.

Participants can find more collection sites and information by scanning the QR code or visiting DEATakeBack.com.

Free Virtual Learning Series on the Virtual Connection Hub

The Virtual Learning Series is a curated collection of pre-recorded podcasts from Live Well San Diego recognized partners. This collective impact learning series includes health and wellness, community priorities, emergency information, and more!

To watch the Virtual Learning Series, click here or check out the Virtual Connection Hub.

211 Community Calendar

211 San Diego recently launched their updated Community Calendar! The 211 Community Calendar is a regional calendar of events including resource fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, screenings/health events, conferences, and more, all designed to provide community access to resources through one-time or recurring events. To submit events, please create an account. Learn more here.

San Diego Food Resources

CalFresh - Apply for benefits

Feeding San Diego - Search food distribution sites

San Diego Food Bank - Search food distribution sites

San Diego Hunger Coalition - Search for food assistance and resources

Food Assistance Resource Flyer - Offered in 12 different languages

Grandma LuLu's Table - Saturdays at various locations

College Student Calfresh Toolkit - Food assistance for college students

Lemon Grove Farmer’s Market - Every Thursday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Treganza Heritage Park

Thank you!

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