Cerro Coso Community College presents: Movies for Mental Health (Online)

A virtual workshop featuring award-winning short films and a panel discussion with students and local mental health resources. All are welcome!

Featured Campus and Community Resources:

ACCESS Programs, Cerro Coso

Telecare/Ridgecrest Crisis Stabilization Unit

Featured National Resources:

Crisis Text Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Black Mental Health Alliance

Details

Day:Tuesday
Date:October 19, 2021
Time:6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Venue

Cerro Coso Community College
3000 College Heights Blvd
Ridgecrest, CA 93555 United States

Online
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Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
96% of students felt that the workshop created awareness of mental health issues
98% of students reported that the workshop reduced stigma relating to mental illness
81% of students not in therapy reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for well-being
My main takeaway was I learned about more resources and people that are willing to support me. "
-Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Jun
2012
Crooked Beauty
Mar
2016
Way Up, Way Down
Dec
2016
Purpose
View Film Library

Partners

Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission The MHSOAC provides vision and leadership, in collaboration with clients, their family members, and underserved communities, to ensure Californians understand mental health is essential to overall health. MHSOAC holds public mental health systems accountable, provides oversight for eliminating disparities; promotes wellness, recovery and resiliency; and ensures positive outcomes for individuals living with serious mental illness and their families.