MHSA Community Planning Process

Date
October 27, 2022
Source
Publisher

18 Out of 100 People

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and general anxiety disorder affect 18% of people in the U.S. each year, making them the most common mental health problems.

Anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder when overwhelming fear and worry prevent you from being able to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders can affect anyone and may begin at any age.

People with anxiety disorders are unable to control their own disturbing thoughts. They may start to avoid everyday situations that they fear will trigger more stress.

Anyone in Ventura County who has a question about mental health should seek help immediately, the same way you would ask for help when we have any other health question. If ignored and untreated, extreme anxiety can prevent you from being able to participate in daily life.

Worrying, Anxiety and When It’s Too Much

Everyone experiences worry in some way during daily life. You may feel understandably anxious as a reaction to ordinary urgent situations, for example, if you are running late for work. However, you may also feel anxious when you are worrying about something that may or may not happen, a threat that only exists in your imagination.

Come and hear what the community has to say about mental health. We welcome you to participate in the Community Planning Process and will be reviewing the results of the Ventura County Community Needs Assessment.

JOIN US IN-PERSON

  • Oxnard
    Tuesday, November 29, 2022
    6:00 - 7:30 pm

    The Board Room at the Oxnard School District
    1051 South A Street, Oxnard CA 93030
    REGISTER HERE > 

  • Santa Paula
    Wednesday, November 30, 2022

    6:00 – 7:30 pm
    Community Center in Santa Paula
    530 W Main St, Santa Paula, CA 93060
    REGISTER HERE >

  • Fillmore
    Wednesday, December 21, 2022

    6:00 – 7:30 pm
    Mountain Vista Elementary School
    918 5th St, Fillmore, CA 93015
    REGISTER HERE >

OR JOIN US ONLINE VIA ZOOM

To register by email, contact: MHSA@ventura.org 

Para registrarse a los eventos en español, por favor siga este enlace.

Interpretation and childcare available upon request.

Funding is made through Ventura County Behavioral Health, Mental Health Services Act.

 

Together We Can Make a Difference

VENTURA COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL

Vision: Ventura County Suicide Prevention Council is comprised of countywide stakeholders who are dedicated to reducing suicides by offering help and hope to people of every culture, gender and socioeconomic group throughout their lifespans.

Mission: Our purpose is to promote help and hope to everyone at risk or affected by suicide. We engage in collaborative dialogue to raise public awareness, identify resources and provide education, and we strive to support innovative suicide prevention and intervention initiatives.

Contact MHSA@ventura.org for more information.

If you are interested in joining the Suicide Prevention Council, please email MHSA@ventura.org

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