From our team to yours, Happy Holidays! 🎁

Wellness Tip: Reach out to friends, volunteer or participate in community events to build a sense of belonging during this holiday season.

Happy Holidays from the allcove Beach Cities team!

As 2023 draws to a close, the entire allcove Beach Cities team wishes you the most wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

A look back at this past year:

4,100+ visits to allcove by young people
500+ young people received services
810+ tours, presentations and events conducted locally
1,026.25 hours of volunteer work contributed by the Youth Advisory Groups
$1 million of federal funding awarded due to the support and championing of Representative Ted Lieu
$6.3 million awarded by the California Department of Healthcare Services for the permanent home of allcove Beach Cities
covefest, attending the California allcove conference, elevate & empower with Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, emerge & see, our first birthday celebration, and sunset in the cove with Senator Ben Allen
Awarded the inaugural Wayne Spencer Community Service Award by the South Bay Workforce Investment Board

There’s so much to celebrate and reflect on from this past year. Thank you to Beach Cities Health District, our community and school partners, providers, staff and all the young people and your families. We can’t wait to welcome 2024 with you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for allcove turns 1 birthday party on November 18!

1 year, and more than 4,000 visits by young people later....

We are so grateful for everyone that came to celebrate allcove Beach Cities’ first birthday. It was an epic event with more than 150 attendees for the art show, music and food. The vibes were high.

Thank you to our providers, partners and every single person that joined us!

Click the video below to see a recap of the event!

Uplifting and centering youth voices for sunset in the cove with Sen. Ben Allen

On Wednesday, Nov. 29 youth mental health advocates and our own Sen. Ben Allen met at allcove for “sunset in the cove,” an opportunity to ask questions and for Sen. Allen to hear their feedback. They discussed climate change, programming for neurodivergent youth, funding for mental health and access to school support programs.

Thank you to Sen. Allen and his team for joining us, and to each young person that came to participate and meet with him about your priorities!

holiday closures

allcove Beach Cities will be closed Saturday, Dec. 23 – Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 30 – Monday, Jan. 1.

Happy Holidays!

cove Happenings

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

Click here to register for the events below

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

Drop-in sessions:

Thursday, January 4 at 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 18 at 5 – 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.

new year vision board

Thursday, January 11

4:30 – 6 p.m.

Start your new year by creating your vision board! Use your creativity to illustrate your dreams, goals and aspirations.

open producer showcase

Friday, January 12

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!

Resources for Families

Click here to register for the events below

virtual families connected parent chat

Tuesday, January 9 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, January 10 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 to family support group

Thursday, January 18 – March 14 at 6:30 – 9 p.m.

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

8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. Must RSVP by January 11.

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.

South Bay Workforce Investment Board Honors Beach Cities Health District with Inaugural Wayne Spencer Community Service Award

Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) received the inaugural Wayne Spencer Community Service Award from the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). BCHD was recognized for outstanding service to the South Bay for the past 25 years and its initiative to become part of the allcove network of integrated youth mental health centers throughout California.

More than 500 elected officials, civic leaders, business representatives, workforce partners and award honorees joined with the SBWIB to celebrate the 28th Awards Ceremony on November 9. It is an honor to see allcove Beach Cities awarded for their work in the community!