October is National Depression Awareness Month. Depression affects more than 350 million people worldwide. Depression is a serious illness, but it has an extremely high rate of success when it comes to treatment. That is why education is essential. Mental health professionals can also earn 3 CE credits signing up..
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HopeNet won first place for collecting the most tips in our jar at the Carpinteria Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Chalk the Walk event on Sept. 5, 2014 at the Seal Fountain. Local non-profits chalked in cement squares — the ones with the most tips won cash prizes. Leigh Sparks..
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HopeNet of Carpinteria sponsored a Candlelight Vigil in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 7- 8 pm at Linden Field (at the foot of Linden Avenue near the seal statue) in Carpinteria. This was in honor and memory of those who have committed suicide,..
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Members of HopeNet of Carpinteria particpated in Carpinteria’s Fourth of July Parade carrying our new banner and making ourselves and our mission more visible to the community.
Through the persistent efforts of HopeNet of Carpinteria the County of Santa Barbara Department of Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (ADHMS) will offer new mental health outreach services in Carpinteria. Free services will be available on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 8:30 am – 5..
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A community workshop on bullying prevention & coping strategies for home & school will be held at the Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., on Wednesday, April 23 from 7-9 pm. Dr. Albert Muñoz-Flores of Antioch University, Santa Barbara is the keynote speaker. Learn about the types & effects of..
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Due to the high level of interest from last year’s event, HopeNet of Carpinteria will be sponsoring another interactive community workshop: “The ABCs of Suicide Prevention – Just in Case” on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club at 1059 Vallecito Road. The workshop will..
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HopeNet of Carpinteria has scheduled a fall workshop for local residents who wish to help those dealing with sadness, despair, depression and suicide. “The Power of a Compassionate Heart: Supporting and Serving Others with Understanding” will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Carpinteria..
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Betty Sanchez and Roberta Lehtinen sold raffle tickets for a kids’ bike at the HopeNet booth at the Rods & Roses event on June 29, 2013. We also received a generous donation from the Carpinteria Crafters that day that helped fund our new banner.
