save the date: allcove Beach Cities is turning 1!

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Save the date: allcove Beach Cities is turning 1!

Saturday, November 18

4 - 7 p.m.

Come celebrate our 1-year anniversary with us! The celebration is open to young people ages 12-25 and their families.

There will be live music, art show, jewelry making, other interactive activities and raffle prizes. And did we mention free food?!

BeachLife Ranch Festival with Indivisible Arts was unreal!

Three days of so much fun alongside our partners, Indivisible Arts!

HUGE thank you to that crew for sharing space and bubbles and stoke with our staff and Youth Advisory Group members at BeachLife Ranch September 21-23, 2023. Free sunglasses were flying off the tables and skate decks were flying off the shelves as the teams worked together to share all about the incredible programs available at both allcove Beach Cities and at Resin gallery. Not to mention, the music was incredible!

Thank you to our friends at Indivisible Arts. We are so grateful.

RBFD joins the YAG Meeting with Ember

At the allcove Beach Cities Youth Advisory Group meeting on September 9, the group was joined by a few very special guests. The Redondo Beach Fire Department brought Ember, the fire dog, who brought smiles to the entire allcove Beach Cities staff and volunteers. Thank you RBFD for making our day!

Download the November calendar here

holiday hours

Tuesday, October 31: closes at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 22: closes at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 23 - Saturday, Nov. 25: closed

coffee in the cove with Dr. Elham Raker and Paul Stansbury

allcove Beach Cities serves young people ages 12-25, and we offer a spectrum of services for parents, guardians and family members who love and support them. Our family support services are a way for families to receive coaching, connect with other families for support and learn about what our young people are dealing with and how to help them. Let’s meet two of our family support providers at allcove Beach Cities: Dr. Elham Raker and Paul Stansbury!

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Dr. Raker: I love any beach with warm water and soft sand! Most recently, I was in Tel Aviv enjoying the Mediterranean Sea!

Paul: Yosemite National Park-many great family memories

Favorite Trait About Yourself:

Dr. Raker: I'm very persistent. I don't give up and will find a way to make what I want a reality!

Paul: I never give up hope

One talent you have that no one would guess:

Dr. Raker: I can speak 3 languages (to a certain extent!)

Paul: A knowledge of history

What superpower would you have:

Dr. Raker: I would have the ability to travel from place to place in an instant so I'm never late (and never sitting in traffic!!!)

Paul: Cure all illnesses

What made you want to get into this work:

Dr. Raker: Initially, I just knew I wanted to help people and being a doctor seemed like a natural fit. I chose Pediatrics because I love kids. I found my calling in parent coaching because I find it the most rewarding way to help parents AND kids. I'm helping to build long lasting relationships within families and developing children into resilient, kind, loving adults by guiding their parents. I absolutely love the service I provide!

Paul: Illnesses in family and wanting to help others dealing with a mental illness in their family to know they are not alone, and we need to work together to support, educate and advocate for persons with a mental illness and their families.

What are you most excited about working at allcove Beach Cities:

Dr. Raker: Providing access to healthcare, especially mental health, to our teens and supporting their parents. I love that we have so many supportive staff and members of the allcove team and that we all collaborate and work together to really help our clients. I really am so fortunate and grateful for my position with allcove Beach Cities!

Paul: allcove addresses the research on the brain which shows the amount of brain development and importance of addressing mental health in years 12 through 25 which has often not been fully understood or addressed by our society. By allcove focusing on this age group it develops a better understanding in our community by all ages and helps young people get treatment and a better prognosis if they have a mental health condition. Research has shown that there is often a long gap of several from the first symptoms of mental illness until they get treatment because of stigma. allcove is a stigma buster.

We’re so glad to have Dr. Raker and Paul as part of our work at allcove Beach Cities, and we can't wait for you to meet them!

allcove in the news

09.02.2023: Beachlife Ranch Country and Americana Festival (Revolt in Style)
09.01.2023: BeachLife Ranch to Support Veterans & Local Community (PRESSPARTY)

cove Happenings

If you’re catching up on homework, or just needing a break and a safe (and cool!❄️) space to hang out, join us for events in the cove at allcove Beach Cities

Click here to register for the events below

inspired career and college workshop

Thursdays, October 5 - November 2

5 – 6 p.m.

Join us for a 4-week series for an opportunity to explore your educational and career goals, including learning about possible careers, academic programs and how to apply to academic institutions.

sound bath healing

Wednesday, November 1

5:30 p.m.

Feeling overwhelmed with school, or just seeking an opportunity to downshift? Come join us for an immersive sound bath healing experience. Be captivated by the power of frequency and vibration and relax while releasing stress and anxiety.

teen Mental Health First Aid Training

Wednesdays, November 1, 8 and 15

4 – 5:30 p.m.

teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches teens in grades 10-12, or ages 15-18, how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers. The course teaches how young people can have open conversations with their peers about mental health and substance use challenges, teaches the common signs and symptoms teens should look out for, and how to seek the help of a responsible and trusted adult. It is a 4.5-hour training that takes place over 3 in-person trainings of 90 minutes each. You must complete all 3 sessions to get certified. Space is limited. Register Here

life after covid-19 and the impact it’s had on you

Thursday, November 9

Thursday, November 30

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

How often do you stop to think if and how your life would be different if it weren’t for COVID-19 interrupting just about everything? Many of us do. Take time to join with us to share the good, the bad and maybe even the ugly of what you feel you experienced because of COVID-19. It might be changes in school, family, friends, plans, dreams, your mood, everyday living or even a sense of security. allcove Beach Cities is providing drop-in opportunities to get together with your peers to explore the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on your lives.

open producer showcase

Friday, November 10

5 – 7 p.m.

Calling all music producers! Come join our community listening party and share your original music! Any type of music is welcome. We will have a bluetooth system that you can connect to your phone and a DJ deck to connect to via USB. Looking forward to hearing your music!

falling into gratitude

Tuesday, November 14

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Come vibe into fall and express your gratitude and creativity through pumpkin painting! Fall treats such as popcorn and apple cider will be provided.

allcove in the community: Event Recaps

Mira Costa High School - Beginning of the Year Assemblies - August 31, 2023

Thank you to Mira Costa for having the team in to share about BCHD and allcove Beach Cities! It was fun to kick off the year with games of Plinko and all kinds of new resources and programming to start the school year off right.

Redondo Beach Roundtable Event 60th Anniversary - September 7, 2023

It was an honor to have two of our Youth Advisory Group Members, Yara E. and Tatum C., join leaders of Redondo Beach to celebrate their 60th anniversary and share how kindness and inclusivity are the foundation of what we’re doing at allcove, and in our community.

Hermosa Valley PTO Picnic - September 8, 2023

Joining the PTO Picnic was a joy to share with parents, guardians and families about BCHD and allcove Beach Cities programming for their students. Thank you for welcoming us into your start of the year celebration!

Parras Middle School Back-to-School Night - September 14, 2023

We had so much fun tabling and presenting at Parras Middle School’s Back-to-School Night event! Thank you so much for giving us time during the principal’s address to present AND space to table with resources and information for the families in attendance. We can’t wait to connect with more Parras staff, families and students soon!

Adams Middle School Back-to-School Night - September 14, 2023

To our partners at Adams Middle School, thank you for allowing us space to share about BCHD and allcove Beach Cities to your incredible parents, guardians and family members at your Back-to-School Night. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share the latest and greatest resources, and to do so during the Principal’s Address was an honor. Looking forward to a wonderful 2023-2024 school year together!

Hawthorne USD Middle School Back-to-School Night - September 14, 2023

Thank you to our friends at Hawthorne Unified School District for inviting us to share resources with middle school families during their Back-to-School Night event. We were grateful to support the families in your district!

Raytheon Health & Wellness Fair - September 20, 2023

Did you know that employee wellness is something we can support, too? Whether it’s connecting parents and families with services or supporting young employees, allcove Beach Cities was able to support Raytheon’s Health & Wellness Fair on-site at their North Campus and share about free services available close to the office. We are so grateful to have been invited and included.

Redondo Union High School Back-to-School Night - September 21, 2023

Returning to RUHS for their Back-to-School Night was wonderful! Thank you to our RUHS partners, for the support and planning to connect us with new and long-standing students and families to share what’s new in this next school year with our BCHD and allcove Beach Cities programs. It was fun to connect with student leaders we’re familiar with and celebrate the new school year with you all!

Hawthorne USD High School Back-to-School Night - September 21, 2023

Another big thank you to Hawthorne USD for inviting us to their High School Back-to-School Night! It was a privilege to meet the families you serve and share about what free resources and services are available to them.

Lawndale High School Back-to-School Night Resource Fair - September 21, 2023

The Lawndale High School team’s Back-to-School Night Resource Fair was a perfect fit for our team! Thank you for inviting us to connect with other providers, share about our services with families and support your young high school students.

World Mental Health Day Resource Fair @ Mira Costa High School - October 10, 2023

World Mental Health Day is the perfect day to share resources, offer support and share about allcove Beach Cities! Thank you to Mira Costa High School for inviting us to table alongside incredible organizations and share with students what allcove Beach Cities has to offer them. Our giveaway sunglasses were a big hit!

El Camino College Substance Abuse and Mental Health Awareness Fair - October 11, 2023

We are so grateful to the Student Health Services team at El Camino College for having us at their Substance Abuse and Mental Health Awareness Fair. The event was non-stop fun and our youth advisors shared all about allcove Beach Cities with students and staff. Interest and engagement were so high, and by the end, we were cleared out of a lot of our materials. An awesome event all the way around!

Resources for Families

Families Connected Parent Chat

Tuesday, November 14 at 10 a.m.

Monthly support group open to all South Bay parents and caregivers that provides a supportive space to share parenting challenges and successes. Zoom information here.

Family Support Group

Wednesday, November 8 at 5:30 – 7 p.m.

514 N. Prospect Ave. Redondo Beach, CA 90277, Lower Level – Redondo Room

A group of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. RSVP

Family Coaching

Family coaching is available for parents/caregivers on how to build a strong and lasting relationship with their young person. Call (310) 374-5706 to make an appointment.