6-13-2006: OASIS Spanish-Speaking Community Panelist

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Hola Hermana Nancy and All ~ Thanks for the information yesterday you Emailed to the list. I am posting this for future reference.

This evening I checked out this presentation and found it educational. The speakers were Rachel Guerrero, Juana Lorena Gonzalez, Adina Medina, Jeannette Zanipatin and a couple of others. The speakers spoke about the struggles and challenges of immigrants making it inside the United States. I had heard of La Familia Counselng Center before and its great program, but this event gave me a better understanding about OASIS.

It would be great for there to be such educational presentations at least once a month for continued community education. What I thought was cool is that there were some headsets with earphones for English-listening people to hear the Spanish-speakers who were not bi-lingual in English via the headsets thanks to an interpreter who was present.

We must always strive to overcome language barriers and in a way one gets twice the knowledge. I took a few pixs with my cheap digital camera and Googled some more information for future reference. Plus, there were informational pamphlets available and good refreshments. I was hungry so the bite of chicken, arroz and frijoles hit the spot.

Venceremos! ~Peta de Aztlan

The OASIS Stakeholder Group invites you to attend our Spanish-speaking presentation:

Presenters will share their personal story of their journey to this country. Come and learn how to better serve the Spanish-speaking communities of Sacramento. This event will be conducted in Spanish & English.

When: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Where: Adult Services Bldg.
4875 Broadway
Conf. Rooms 1A & B
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

A local Aztec dance troupe will perform a ceremonial blessing at the beginning of the presentation. Food and refreshments will be served. Please arrive early as program will begin promptly at 5:30 pm.

If you would like further information, please contact Rebecca Solorio, Key Family Contact, OASIS Project, at 916/876-7824.

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http://www.ceo.saccounty.net/csa/news/index.html

Project Aims to Reduce Social Stigma and Cultural Barriers of Mental Health Treatment in Youth Population - Youth are often reluctant to seek treatment for mental health issues because of the stigma or cultural barriers. In recognition of May’s Mental Health Month, youth members of the Obtaining and Sustaining Independent Success (OASIS) Project’s “O-Team” are raising awareness, fighting stigma, and celebrating their cultural diversity at their first Diversity Celebration event. Find out more about this event and OASIS.

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OASIS Press Release: Diversity Celebration
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The Mental Health/OASIS (Obtaining and Sustaining Independent Success) services target transitional age youth 14-21 years old from underserved populations experiencing severe emotional and behavioral challenges. Family Team Assistants assist youth and families to develop and implement a coordinated individualized service plan that is strength based. A Family Team consisting of members from the Children's System of Care to include formal and informal support members work with the youth and family to develop a family plan. The Family Team meets to coordinate the service plan for the youth and family.
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