Community Education Committee Oct. 13, 2015 StandAgainstStigma.com Brave Faces Presentations 8 speaker presentations since Sept. meeting Directly reached 322 people, including about
45 TAY Susan presenting at Simpson Brave Faces Presentation Highlights Independent Living Class with Ty and Junior Mark Schneiders Mental
Health Nursing Class (presentation on bipolar) Mikes family to family presentation Brave Faces Presentation Highlights Justin Babb New Speaker
When I saw my doctor, I got a diagnosis of bipolar II, a prescription, a follow-up appointment and that was all the information I received. I immediately went to the library and checked out a bunch of books and read everything I
could about bipolar. Understanding bipolar helped me make sense of parts of my life, which had been such a roller-coaster . . . The way I see it, I'm just doing what I have to do to get better."
Brave Faces Presentation Highlights Chris Stampfli New Speaker "People often ask me, 'What are you?' The best I can answer is I am a person who likes people." Chris said. "It can lead to barriers to getting the help
you need to be healthy. The first time I talked to a therapist they questioned me 'What do you mean you don't feel like a girl?' when I was looking for validation and support. It's hard to trust (a therapist)when you feel you have to keep something
like that a secret."." Brave Faces Upcoming Presentations Oct. 22 Mark Schneider Mental Health Nursing Class with a focus on substance abuse Oct. 29 Joey Browns Career Choices class (five periods) at Foothill High Nov. 3 Anderson New Tech presentations Self Harm and
Self Love four class periods Nov. 5 Mark Schneiders Mental Health Nursing Class on schizophrenia Nov. 19 Hope Is Alive! IV at the Rex Club in Burney Brave Faces Award Winner Brave Faces Displays
Newly Installed New Circle of Friends Location in Burney Ongoing- Shasta County Adult, Wintu Museum, Planned Parenthood, One Safe Place, County Administration Building, Anderson Teen Center, Opportunity Center, Olberg Wellness Center, Womens Health Specialists Upcoming Online Content
Matt Sprengers story with an emphasis on suicide attempt survival Stand Against Stigmas first listicle on addiction and substance abuse disorders Stand Against Stigma Exhibits
Sept. 9 - Art with Impact Event at Shasta College Sept. 10 Hope Is Alive! At Grilla Bites Sept. 12 Out of the Darkness Walk Veronica volunteered Oct. 10 Mountain Harvest Festival in Round Mountain (Mary volunteered) Upcoming Oct. 17 Indigenous Peoples History Day Nov. 19 Suicide Loss Survivors Day
Suicide Prevention Week Sept. 6- 12 - About 110 people attended - More than 25 performers, including a band! Suicide Prevention Week Sept. 6- 12
Out of the Darkness Walk - About 300 people attended - Brave Faces presenters Amanda, Mike and Junior spoke. - Friend of Stand Against Stigma and Hope Is Alive! Co-founder Brandon Leaker performed
Suicide Prevention Week Sept. 6- 12 Infographics Becoming Brave: Changing Minds about Mental Illness in Shasta County Planned Screenings Sept. 2 Mental Health and Alcohol Drug
Advisory Board. Help us schedule a screening with your church, organization, staff or club! Becoming Brave: Honest, Open and Proud trainings at Shasta College
Tools for Change Conference Nov. 6-7, co-presenting with Hill Country Suicide Prevention Week Directing Change Two student groups planning to submit entries: 1. Central Valley High Film Class 2. Native Roots Network Youth Multimedia Project
Minds Matter Discussion Suggested Changes 1. Switch to Saturday (would have to be May 7,2016) 2. Library Park in Downtown Redding as a location 3. Make it a music and arts
festival Get Better Together
