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Surviving Summer
By: Sara Tienda, MSW, Community-Based Services Manager Summertime is often portrayed as a season of fun, relaxation, and happy moments spent with family and friends under the sun. However, for
By: Sara Tienda, MSW, Community-Based Services Manager Summertime is often portrayed as a season of fun, relaxation, and happy moments spent with family and friends under the sun. However, for
As we consider how to be better allies with the LGBTQ+ community, our CEO Maricela Rios-Faust spoke to Peg Corley, Executive Director of the Center OC to help us understand
As Orange County celebrates Father’s Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on the important role you play in shaping your children’s lives. The lessons you impart, the
By: Mieka Bledsoe, LMFT, Clinical Program Supervisor Relationship violence doesn’t discriminate based on age. Despite societal misconceptions, older adults face unique challenges when experiencing relationship violence. When we think
By: Maricela Rios-Faust, Chief Executive Officer As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey to emotional and psychological safety for survivors and
By: Young Lin, LCSW, Clinical Director Although April, designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, has concluded, it remains crucial to acknowledge the profound impact our childhood experiences have on shaping
1. What inspired you to volunteer with Human Options? My mother is my greatest inspiration. As a young woman she was married to a violent man, but found the courage
By: Arezoo Roa, MSW, Prevention & Community Education Director In every corner of the world, behind closed doors, and within seemingly peaceful communities, relationship violence and sexual assault cast long
March is Women’s History Month and as it draws to a close, it’s important to shine a light on some of the women who have shaped our journey at Human
By: Young Lin, Therapeutic Program Supervisor Last October, we detailed the cycle of violence and signs to spot that indicate someone might be in an abusive relationship without realizing it.
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