Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month—a reminder that taking care of our mental well-being is just as important as our physical health. To support staff in prioritizing self-care, we’re hosting a Self-Care Challenge along with several events throughout the month.
Mental Health Month Events
Directing Change Program & Film Contest
Wednesday, May 13, from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside
Join us for our annual RivCo mental health awareness youth film festival. RSVP today! bit.ly/4cy7ntV
Art of Wellness Mental Health Event
Thursday, May 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fairmount Park in Riverside
Join us for a family-friendly event showcasing Riverside County mental health and wellness programs.
To sign up as a volunteer at this year's event, please visit https://bit.ly/26-ArtofWellnessVolunteer2
Interested in becoming an exhibitor (vendor), please register at https://bit.ly/26-ArtofWellnessExhibitor
To learn more about mental health and substance use disorder treatment services and resources near you, visit our website https://www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health.
Self-Care Challenge
Complete at least 20 days on the Mental Health Month calendar, mark your progress, and submit your completed calendar using the form below. Submit photos by 5 p.m. on May 31.
Talkspace
Now is a great time to remind staff that all employees and dependents 13+ have access to Talkspace resources. Talkspace is message-based therapy conducted through a proprietary app. You can message a dedicated therapist, as often as you wish, anytime, 5 days a week, with a same-day response.
Convenient, Stigma Free, No Appointments
Quick Match with your Licensed Therapist, 1:1 Relationship
Start Same Day, Anytime, Anywhere - Text, Audio, Video Messages
Unlimited Messaging Therapy 100% covered
Access Talkspace online at https://www.talkspace.com/CountyofRiverside and enter RIVCO
Plus, join Talkspace for a live webinar hosted by Laura Magnuson MA, MS, LAMFT - VP of Clinical Engagement at Talkspace, to learn more about: what it feels like to belong, self-reflections of how you currently feel about belonging, and practical ways to explore your experiences of belonging and the impact of those. The webinar will be on Wednesday, May 13, from 10-11 a.m. Register today.