Interview With: Becky Gipson, 5th Grade Teacher and Human Options volunteer As students return to school, we had the chance to sit down with Becky Gipson, a dedicated 5th-grade teacher in Orange
By: Hope Talieh, Legal Advocacy Program Manager As someone who has worked closely with both legal advocates and attorneys, I can tell you the distinction between them is not slight. It is
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 survivors of
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 how to
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 behaviors you
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 of abuse,
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 their families.
By: Young Lin, LCSW, Clinical Director Although Abril, designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, has concluded, it remains crucial to acknowledge the profound impact our childhood experiences have on shaping who we
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 and strength
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 and dark
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