Reach for Wellness

Learning About Adult Drop-in Centers ft. Zully Bustamante S2 E4

Toxic Masculinity is a buzzword on social media, but what is it all about? Listen in to hear from Dr. Kyle Simon about what it is and how it affects our relationships.

There's a reason why talking about mental health in any setting can be intimidating: it's about the wounds you can't see and the complex neurological wiring you can't fully understand. So when depictions of mental illness are finally shown in the media center, it can be a relief to those who suffer in silence knowing they are not alone in their feelings, or a misreading of reality.

So, is mental health being stigmatized by the media? Hear from Joe Oria, LCSW, LAC talk about how what we consume in the media about mental health impacts us.

Go to our different channels and listen the new episode of Reach for Wellness with Vanessa Alarcón

Understand the different aspects of Human Trafficking and how people, children and adults, get sucked into dangerous situations.

Any of us have heard of bipolar disorder, but how many of us actually understand this mental condition? Formerly called manic depression, this is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Meet Anginet and her inspiring story in this special episode of "Our Story," where Vanessa Alarcón speaks with Anginet Page, a Peer Specialist at Community Reach Center who has suffered from this disorder throughout her life.

Anginet reflects on her successes and struggles and advocates for a more aware society.

"I thought it was just depression. I struggled a lot. Five years later, my life is different. People have to know they are not alone in this journey. Wherever you are is not your ending point, you can continue to move forward and have an amazing life".

Learn about Autism, the causes, and myths.  In this episode of Reach For Wellness we have a special guest, Dr. Joshua Rodgers M.D.  Dr. Rodgers is the Chief Medical Officer at Community Reach Center and walks us through the neurodevelopmental aspects of Autism, and some of the myths and misconceptions about the disorder.

Join Vanessa Alarcón in continuing our conversation about autism.  This week Vanessa is joined by Katja Babcock, an LCSW and Therapist at Community Reach Center.  This episode talks about the therapies available to treat autism and what can be done to make life a little easier for those with Autism.