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A Bridge & Beyond February 2018 WHATS'S HAPPENING AT BRIDGES? BRIDGES, TruStart is proud to announce a new partnership with California State University, Northridge as a Comprehensive Field Site placement for MFT trainees. On January 26th, the sta participated in CSUN’s annual Fieldwork Fair along with roughly ten other local community agencies and organizations. Sta briey presented to students an overview of the services oered at TruStart and the valuable training and experience our trainees are able to gain from a placement with our agency. After the introduction phase of the fair, sta met with students individually to answer any follow up questions and discuss in more detail the benets of a traineeship with BRIDGES. We look forward to working with CSUN students this year and fostering a long and fruitful partnership for our future mental health therapists! Bowling Fun! Tranquilas and Esperanza clients enjoyed a fun lled afternoon, bowling at Action Lanes in El Monte. Clients played 1 game and everyone improved as each frame passed, many strikes and spares! Some clients were a little rocky at the beginning but by the end of the game, you would have thought that they were on a professional league! Losing team had to host an ice cream social; better luck next time!
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A Bridge & BeyondFebruary 2018
WHATS'S HAPPENING AT BRIDGES?
BRIDGES, TruStart is proud to announce a new partnership withCalifornia State University, Northridge as a Comprehensive Field Siteplacement for MFT trainees. On January 26th, the sta� participatedin CSUN’s annual Fieldwork Fair along with roughly ten other localcommunity agencies and organizations. Sta� brie�y presented tostudents an overview of the services o�ered at TruStart and thevaluable training and experience our trainees are able to gain from aplacement with our agency. After the introduction phase of the fair,sta� met with students individually to answer any follow upquestions and discuss in more detail the bene�ts of a traineeship with BRIDGES. We look forward to working with CSUN students this year and fostering a long and fruitfulpartnership for our future mental health therapists!
Bowling Fun!Tranquilas and Esperanza clients enjoyed a fun �lled afternoon, bowling at Action Lanes in ElMonte. Clients played 1 game and everyone improved as each frame passed, many strikes andspares! Some clients were a little rocky at the beginning but by the end of the game, you wouldhave thought that they were on a professional league! Losing team had to host an ice creamsocial; better luck next time!
Client Jordan Winning score was 490 vs324!
Intern Andres
GET TO KNOW US BETTER!
Diana Chavez [Associate Marriage and FamilyTherapist]Diana has been working in the mental health �eld for over 15 years.She says she has been very blessed to �nd a profession that shetruly loves. On her o� time, she enjoys hiking and watching herchildren participate in sport and theater activities. She enjoystraveling with her family and friends. Diana hopes to always beconnected to the community and be involved with the mental healthprocess.
SAVE THE DATE
Tranquilas Shining StarHector S.Tranquilas client, Hector S., has been working very hard with a local job agency that assists himwith �nding employment. He has been really responsible with adhering to his sleep scheduleand getting himself there via public transportation. He also received a Certi�cate of Completionthrough the local job agency for attending vocational classes. Currently, Hector is going to thejob agency twice a week for random work assignments and hopes to obtain a year long workassignment. Way to go Hector towards working on looking for a job!
We would like to welcome our newest Therapist to BRIDGES , El Monte!
Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place
When
Saturday, Feb. 17th, 2-6pm
Where
395 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA
More information Enjoy Asian-themed stilt walkers, traditional Korean fan dancers, a Chinese music duo, a Chinesedough artist, balloon twister, Chinese dragon dance andThe Voice's Katherine Ho as emcee. 2 - 6PM: Chinese music duo, dough artist, balloon artist, arts & crafts2:30 & 4:30PM: Korean Fan Dance3:30 & 5:30PM: Dragon Dance
The 119th Golden Dragon Parade &Chinese New Year Festival in Chinatown
When
Saturday, Feb. 17th, 12-8pm
Where
Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Los Angeles, CA
More informationThe parade begins at 1 p.m. The New Year Festival takes place at Central Plaza and begins at 12 p.m., going until 8 p.m. Thefest will include a culinary stage curated by Chef Royce Burke, artisans (calligraphy, magic, facepainting, candy sculpture), a gourmet food truck, acrobatic acts, Lion Dance Troupe and more.For more Info visit: http://www.lagoldendragonparade.com/
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CELEBRATIONS
Black History Parade and Festival
When
Saturday, Feb. 17th, 10am-4pm
Where
77 Mountain View Street Altadena, CA
More informationThe Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at Charles White Park on Fair Oaks Avenue and Ventura Streetin Altadena; then heads south on Fair Oaks Avenue before ending at Robinson Park. This year,the Parade will feature the Pasadena City College Herald Trumpeters along with 76 additionalentries including musicians, dancers, equestrians, local youth groups, dignitaries and communityleaders. The Festival is held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Robinson Park on Hammond Street and FairOaks Avenue and will feature food, informational booths, and live entertainment by communitygroups.
Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival
When
Saturday, Feb. 24th, 9am-7pm
Where
Alhambra, CA, USA Alhambra, CA
More informationEat authentic Asian food, shop at 250 booths, watch lion dancers and colorful traditionaldancers, and see kung fu demonstrations at Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival on ValleyBoulevard.
Wishing a very happybirthday to our wonderful
sta� members with aFebruary birthday!
Jakelin Trujillo
Associate Marriage andFamily Therapist
Lori Pendro�
Executive Director
Jennifer PinalMental Health Worker
Veronica AngelPeer Advocate
Isabel Garcia
Mental Health Worker
Kristen HewlettTrustart Program
Supervisor
Thank you for your hardwork and dedication,
here's to YOU!
Derek Chung2 Year Anniversary
Isabel Garcia
1 Year Anniversary
Judi Steele17 Year Anniversary
Jessica Valadez
2 Year Anniversary
Kristen Hewlett4 Year Anniversary
Shani NIsimov
2 Year Anniversary
RESOURCES
NAMIhttps://www.nami.org/
Project Returnhttp://www.prpsn.org/
Los Angeles LGBT Center https://lalgbtcenter.org/
SHELTERS
For information on sheltersin your areas, please visit:
Website
https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=1215-wsp-
2016-17-shelter-locations-and-transportation-
guide.pdf
Hotline Number(800)548-6047
EXODUS
Emergency Medication(323)276-6400
MID VALLEY
Drug Rehabilitation(626)453-3432
Child AbusePhone: (800) 540-4000
Domestic Violence
National: (800) 978-3600 Southern CA: (800) 799-
7233
Elder AbusePhone: (877) 477-3646
National Parent Helpline
Phone: (855) 424-2736 (M-F 10am-7pm)
Suicide Prevention and
Survivor HotlineInside LA County:
(877) 727-4747 Outside LA County:
(310) 391-1253 Spanish:
(800) 784-2432
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Facebook @bridgesrehaborg
Contact Us
Corporate O�ce (909) 623-6651 El Monte (626) 350-5304 TruStart (818) 657-0411 Hacienda (818) 999-0143
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