A partner central to our work and our new fiscal sponsor – Community Action Partnership Sonoma! | |
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County (CAP Sonoma) has been partnering with low-income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social stability; to build community, and to advocate for social and economic justice since 1967 and has a rich history and strong allies here in Sonoma County.
CAP Sonoma began their efforts to create a path to economic security through a whole family, five-tiered approach after President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act in 1964 and funded Community Action Programs as a way of addressing national poverty.
Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos is well-aligned with the history and current work of CAPS. We know that CAP Sonoma was originally born out of the Economic Opportunity Act funded programs and leadership of residents in the neighborhood being served. As the CAP website reads, “resident-led governance design gives people a voice and allows them a direct say in how their funds are to be spent and establish the top priorities.”
Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos is excited to maximize and amplify CAPS work in the areas of services designed by community for community (amplifying community leadership and voices of populations being served), communities of practice (sharing learnings and best practices across nonprofit partners), and relationship building across sectors to maximized positive client outcomes.
Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos has worked with CAP Sonoma to advance efforts within our network of care with the help of our Community Accountability Action Team Co-chair Rocio Monter, Community Based Service Manager at CAP Sonoma.
Last month CAP Sonoma became our new fiscal sponsor, and we are grateful to continue this work together!
Visit CAP Sonoma’s website to learn more about the essential services they provide to our community.
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Save the Date: Path to Hope 2022
Thursday, September 22, 2022, 4pm-6pm
Path to Hope Live is an online educational event focused on suicide prevention, resilience-building, and dealing with the grief, loss, and mental health challenges of our times. The panel has a variety of presenters who pack in heart, lived experience and personal connection to building a healthy network of care in our community. This free event is being offered as a gift to all as we individually and collectively seek balance and renewal in our lives and communities. Adriana Arrizón, Director of SCSU, will be a panelist!
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Save the Date: South Park Day & Night Festival, in Memory of Vince Harper
Saturday, September 24, 2022, 2-5pm followed by a movie screening after dark | Martin Luther King Jr Park 1671 Hendley Street, Santa Rosa
Join us at the Day and Night Festival where there will be food, music, and entertainment. Make sure to stop by Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos’ table to say hi!
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New Program: Pathway to Income Equality
New Sonoma County's guaranteed basic income program investing in family households to access $500 a month for 2 years!
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Upcoming Action Team Meetings | |
This month, the Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos Action Teams will be working on the agenda items below:
ACEs Clinical Action Team
Thursday, September 1, 2022, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Join us for a presentation by Guadalupe Navarro and Sandi Funke from Sonoma County Regional Parks who will present information on how providers and their clients can utilize our county’s regional parks as a stress buster resource.
Community Accountability Action Team
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 3:00pm-4:30pm
The team will further discuss building a relational culture and how it is incorporated into Trauma-informed care with real world examples.
Resource Connection Network Action Team
Monday, August 29, 2022, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Join us as we continue to delve into topics on data governance and discuss next steps as we move into our pilot implementation.
Our Action Team meetings offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.
Join us in moving this important work forward by attending an upcoming meeting!
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Limited Time Opportunity for a free Compassionate Mind Training (CMT)! - Only 5 spots left; sign up soon! | |
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CMT is an evidence-based 8-week course where you will learn how to access and develop your “compassionate mind” to reduce self-criticism, regulate strong negative emotions (e.g., anger, anxiety, shame), and become more compassionate toward yourself and the people closest to you. Each session will involve a mixture of taught content, group discussion, experiential practices like mindfulness, imagery, compassionate letter-writing, and dialogue with your “critical self.” Between sessions, you will have time to practice what you learned, guided by audio files and written material.
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CMT has been shown to reduce:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Shame, and
- Self-criticism
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increase:
- Compassion
- Positive emotions, and
- Overall emotional well-being
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This group will be offered online 8 consecutive Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. beginning September 14. For more information, contact Dr. Kari Killianey at Kari.Killianey@gmail.com. Learn more about the Frontline Workers Counseling Project on their website at Frontline Workers Counseling Project or contact Executive Director, Cynthia King at cynthia.king@fwcp.org.
Anyone who works at your organization is eligible for this group, and they can also take advantage of the free and no barriers therapy offered through FWCP. Use the code ESSENTIAL to receive this group free through Frontline Workers Counseling Project.
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More Learning Opportunities | |
September is Suicide Prevention Month | |
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Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk
Tuesday, September 14, 2022, 8:30am-5:00pm | 1030 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa CA 95407
This is a free workshop for behavioral health professionals on assessing suicide risk, planning treatment, and managing the ongoing care of the at-risk client. Clinicians can earn 6.5 CEs and this training meets the BBS suicide assessment training requirements. This is an in person only event and this training is recommended for clinicians.
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Save the Date: Path to Hope 2022
Thursday, September 22, 2022, 4pm-6pm
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NIHCM Infographic: Understanding & Preventing ACEs: This infographic explores the lasting effect ACEs have on a person. It also offers methods for preventing ACEs through protective measures and solutions implemented early in life. Key approaches to reducing ACEs include understanding risk factors and protecting young people from violence and abuse.
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Your information will not be shared with anyone other than the Sonoma Connect/Sonoma Unidos team. | | | | |
