On June 17, 2021, the California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA), the California Coalition for Youth (CCY) and the California Youth Empowerment Network (CA-YEN) hosted the “PRIDE In Our Youth: Uplifting Diverse Voices” event. Associate Divisional Director Joana Garcia participated on a panel where she discussed the importance of providing inclusive and affirming care to those who identify as LGBTQ+ and addressing barriers the care. Additional speakers included community leaders, Assemblymember Alex Lee and keynote Dr. Joshua Moon to share their lived experiences, provide community resources and celebrate PRIDE Month 2021.

The Impact of Occupational Wellness
Occupational wellness encompasses doing work that is meaningful, engaging and aligned with one’s personal values. If you consider the total amount of time most people spend working over their lifetime, it becomes understandable how it is a key pillar of an individual’s overall well-being.