Navigating the Holiday Season with Empathy and Empowerment
By Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Prevention & Community Education Director The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. For many, it’s a time to gather with
By Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Prevention & Community Education Director The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. For many, it’s a time to gather with
Mariah was once full of life and joy—a mother of two, embracing every moment as a mother with excitement. But everything changed when she entered an abusive relationship. What began as small
Meredith, an assistant for the County of Orange, always dreamed of a better life for herself and her three daughters. In 2018, she and her partner purchased a home together, but what
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
Before finding Human Options, Sean and his family were constantly moving from shelter to shelter, relocating five times in one year. They lived in a state of perpetual fear, as Sean’s mother
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 April, designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, has concluded, it remains crucial to acknowledge the profound impact our childhood experiences have on shaping who we
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