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Announcements & News Stories
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 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.
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Distribute flyers and promote the campaign locally
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Host or support in-person screening events
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Set up a resource table with materials from the campaign
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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.
Registration Now Open!
Join us at the Live Well Advance and School Summit on October 22 at the San Diego Convention Center!
Connect with 2,000 local leaders, 40 breakout session presenters and 80 connection hub exhibitors for a day of inspiration and innovation as we reflect on 15 years of collective impact - creating healthy, safe and thriving communities together.
The day will begin with a Morning Keynote Session from Cassandra Worthy - who will introduce practical strategies to help us become enthusiastic about change and transform our work culture from surviving change to growing through change. Followed by breakout sessions, networking, Live Well on Wheels bus tours, self-care activities, performances, and more!
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NEW! Agents of Change: Youth Empowerment Summit
WHEN: Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: San Marcos Community Center | 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
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What I Wish My Parents Knew
WHEN: Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Conference Room A&C | 5469 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123
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NEW! Domestic Violence Awareness Month Hope and Healing Families for Change
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: One Safe Place | 1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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NEW! North Rural Roundtable Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Via Zoom
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NEW! Day of the Dead 2025 Community Workshop
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15th & 22nd, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE: Universidad Popular Office | 261 Autumn Drive, Suite 115 San Marcos, CA 92069
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RESPECT Project Fall Festival
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: RESPECT Project | 151 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA 92078
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NEW! Substance Safety for Teens and Parents
WHEN: Friday, October 24th, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE: Oceanside Public Library Mission Branch | 3961 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
RSVP to (760) 631-5000 Ext. 5425
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NEW! Hallo-Wellness Fair
WHEN: Friday, October 24th, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
WHERE: Escondido Family Health Center | 128 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
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NEW! Trunk or Treat
WHEN: Saturday, October 25th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: Fallbrook High School | 2400 S Stage Coach Ln, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Interest application for the event.
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NEW! Medi-Cal Transformation (CalAIM) Community Event
WHEN: Saturday, October 25th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Escondido YMCA | 1050 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
Register for the event.
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NEW! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
WHEN: Saturday, October 25th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Various Locations
Participants can find more collection sites and information by visiting DEATakeBack.com.
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NEW! Peer Support in Action
WHEN: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: North Inland Live Well Center | 649 W. Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
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NEW! Dia De los Muertos: Honoring Life, Supporting Community
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 | 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
WHERE: Operation HOPE–North County | 859 East Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084
Interest application for tabling the event.
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NEW! Veteran Community Mental Health Needs Focus Group
WHEN: Thursday, October 30th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE: Via Zoom
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Community Cares Program - Our outreach partners are invited to attend our food distributions and conduct community outreach to individuals and families receiving food assistance from the Food Bank.
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San Diego Pride Resources - If you and/or your organization are interested in being added to a speaker list for Gay-Straight Alliances at San Diego Unified School District, please contact Wendy Scott at: wscott@sandi.net.
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Public Comment Open: County Emergency Operations Plan (Now-Oct 31, 2025) - The Office of Emergency Services is updating the County of San Diego Emergency Operations Plan and invites partner organizations to provide feedback. This plan guides how the region responds to major emergencies and disasters. By participating, you can help shape priorities, identify service gaps, and improve coordination.
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Deadline: Ongoing | Apply here!
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NEW! Calling all Carlsbad and San Marcos Residents!
Are you a resident of Carlsbad or San Marcos? Give your opinion about how tobacco products are being sold in your community. Your feedback is highly appreciated to promote health equity in the community!
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San Diego County Blue Envelope Program
The Blue Envelope Program is designed for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions residing in our communities. Carrying the Blue Envelope or displaying any product with the program’s logo informs law enforcement, first responders, and community service providers that a person will need special accommodations during a service, call, or contact.
Participating in the Blue Envelope Program is free and voluntary.
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Take Me Home Program
A free and confidential registry that helps law enforcement safely return individuals with special needs to their families if they become lost or disoriented. Deputies can access the system to find a match by photo and description and reunite families quickly.
Take steps now to protect their future and gain peace of mind today.
Register for the Take Me Home Program.
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Vista Community Clinic: Free Application Assistance for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and Cal-Fresh Enrollment
Their counselors can help fill out an application for health insurance assistance programs in San Diego and Riverside counties. Services are available to the community – even if you are not a patient.
Call to schedule an appointment 760-631-5000 Ext. 7190 or Text 760-492-6669.
Learn more about free application assistance for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and CalFresh enrollment.
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Call 2-1-1 San Diego
2-1-1 San Diego is a hub for updates and resources for the residents of San Diego. Please visit their website or call 2-1-1.
211 San Diego recently launched their updated Community Calendar, a regional calendar of events such as resource fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, screenings/health events and more. To submit events, create an account.
Learn more about the 2-1-1 San Diego Community Calendar.
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Thank you!
Please forward to colleagues, staff, partners, and community members as you see fit. New subscribers can sign up here. If you have any questions on the content of this newsletter or have a San Diego County community event you would like to share with us, please email HHSA.communities@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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