HOME - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCOSERVICESTOOLS & RESOURCESGET INVOLVEDABOUT USCOVID-19DONATE peer support peer-led counseling and emotional support in both the community and clinical settings get support now training institute evidence-based, peer-informed trainings and workshops on an array of mental health+ Read More SIX SIMPLE HABITS THAT DEFEAT ANXIETY 3) Use "Power" Language. Mind-body research shows that the words you use can have a powerful effect on how you feel. Most anxiety sufferers use negative words that destroy their self-esteem and promote a sense of loss of control. These are “victim” words. A few - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO Mark Salazar, MHA Executive Director. Mark Salazar is the Executive Director of MHASF. Previously our Associate Director, Mark is excited to take on the challenge of leading the agency strategic planning, development, and cultural initiatives that make MHASF a robust organization, driven by enduring values of dignity and recovery in

mental health.

- MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO YES is a speakers bureau style training series that develops participants' skills as mental health speakers. This program is for young adults ages 16-24 in San Francisco. learn more. - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO MHASF offers a range of services for people to find a community. Learn more about the support & resources we provide from our San Francisco Task Force on Compulsive Hoarding. *We have additional resources listed below.*. Our staff understands the feeling of overwhelm and we believe in recovery. We offer support groups, treatment groups, & 1-to - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO CALL 855-845-7415 TO SPEAK TO A COUNSELOR. The Peer-Run Warm Line–which began operation in 2014–is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support. We provide assistance via phone and web chat on a nondiscriminatory basis to

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TREATMENT OF COMPULSIVE HOARDING SYNDROME Treatment of Hoarding Disorder: From Research to Practical Application UCLA OCD PROGRAM Karron Maidment, RN, MFT UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital TRANSITION AGE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES 2 Introduction to PREP PREP (Prevention and Recovery in Early Psychosis) is an early intervention program for youth and young adults, ages 14-35 who are THE HOARDING PROJECT: COMPULSIVE HOARDING, FAMILIES 5/10/2012 4 Research The Hoarding Project Study 1: Interview Study Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis 12 participants RQ: “What is the lived experience of a family member HOME - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCOSERVICESTOOLS & RESOURCESGET INVOLVEDABOUT USCOVID-19DONATE peer support peer-led counseling and emotional support in both the community and clinical settings get support now training institute evidence-based, peer-informed trainings and workshops on an array of mental health+ Read More SIX SIMPLE HABITS THAT DEFEAT ANXIETY 3) Use "Power" Language. Mind-body research shows that the words you use can have a powerful effect on how you feel. Most anxiety sufferers use negative words that destroy their self-esteem and promote a sense of loss of control. These are “victim” words. A few - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO Mark Salazar, MHA Executive Director. Mark Salazar is the Executive Director of MHASF. Previously our Associate Director, Mark is excited to take on the challenge of leading the agency strategic planning, development, and cultural initiatives that make MHASF a robust organization, driven by enduring values of dignity and recovery in

mental health.

- MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO YES is a speakers bureau style training series that develops participants' skills as mental health speakers. This program is for young adults ages 16-24 in San Francisco. learn more. - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO MHASF offers a range of services for people to find a community. Learn more about the support & resources we provide from our San Francisco Task Force on Compulsive Hoarding. *We have additional resources listed below.*. Our staff understands the feeling of overwhelm and we believe in recovery. We offer support groups, treatment groups, & 1-to - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO CALL 855-845-7415 TO SPEAK TO A COUNSELOR. The Peer-Run Warm Line–which began operation in 2014–is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support. We provide assistance via phone and web chat on a nondiscriminatory basis to

anyone in need.

- MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO mental health at work & in our homes. To build an organizational culture that embraces recovery and wellness, it is critical to provide employees with access to mental health education, resources, and relevant training to avoid burnout, reduce the risk of suicide, and prevent crisis through the guidance and direction of organizational

leadership.

TREATMENT OF COMPULSIVE HOARDING SYNDROME Treatment of Hoarding Disorder: From Research to Practical Application UCLA OCD PROGRAM Karron Maidment, RN, MFT UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital TRANSITION AGE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES 2 Introduction to PREP PREP (Prevention and Recovery in Early Psychosis) is an early intervention program for youth and young adults, ages 14-35 who are THE HOARDING PROJECT: COMPULSIVE HOARDING, FAMILIES 5/10/2012 4 Research The Hoarding Project Study 1: Interview Study Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis 12 participants RQ: “What is the lived experience of a family member - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO For over 70 years, MHASF has reflected the forward-thinking San Francisco is known for. We fought stigma and discrimination in mental health across diverse communities and changed policy, perception, and people. As a peer-run organization, we know change takes place when those affected by issues are centered in the solutions. Mental health

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- MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO Mark Salazar, MHA Executive Director. Mark Salazar is the Executive Director of MHASF. Previously our Associate Director, Mark is excited to take on the challenge of leading the agency strategic planning, development, and cultural initiatives that make MHASF a robust organization, driven by enduring values of dignity and recovery in

mental health.

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- MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO contact info. 870 Market Street, Suite 928. San Francisco, CA 94102. 415-421-2926. info@mentalhealthsf.org USING EXPRESSIVE ARTS By Sophia Ali I am a psychologist, creative movement therapy practitioner and movement-based expressive arts therapy trainee. Within these roles and moving within this process, I ADVANCED HARM REDUCTION: A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO THE Advanced Harm Reduction: A Pragmatic Approach to the Problem of Severe Hoarding Next Training. To be Determined. The risk inherent in many hoarding situations is high not only because the living environment is highly cluttered and often dilapidated but because the individual lacks the physical, psychological, and social capacity to live safely and comfortably in a highly cluttered environment. ADULT-CHILDREN OF HOARDERS 5/10/2012 3 Chabaud, S., Adult-Children of Hoarders, 2012 5 EDUCATIONAL LEVEL 2011 US CENSUS PARENT SUBJECT PERCENTAGES achelor’s Degree 30.44 21.7 34.9 COMPASSION FOCUSED THERAPY FOR HOARDING DISORDER Compassion Focused Therapy • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) was founded by Dr. Paul Gilbert, University of Derby, U.K. • CFT is a psychotherapy derived from research in WORKING WITH SELF-NEGLECTING VULNERABLE ADULTS Working with Self-Neglecting Vulnerable Adults - What San Francisco APS is Trying Akiles Ceron, MSW Gloria Wong, LCSW Ragina Gibson, LMFT

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Mon 27

REMOTE: DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP FOR COLLECTING BEHAVIORS (HOARDING

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April 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm A weekly group for people who are dealing with collecting challenges and issues to talk and get support from peers in an informal setting. * To receive the password to join each meeting, contact Lisa-Sun Gresham at lisa-sun@mentalhealthsf.org.

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https://zoom.us/j/321910888?pwd=ZWZ5N2RJaUp2YlpnM1NPd3pDUzlPQT09 * Meeting ID: 321 910 888

Tue 28

CLINICAL CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEER PROVIDERS (ZOOM

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April 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Online Zoom Meeting: Clinical consultation is an integral part of any service provider’s professional experience whether a therapist, counselor, or peer provider. It is a safe environment with a non-judgmental facilitator to discuss challenging work situations, receive feedback, and develop skills in a community of other peer providers. Interested? Please contact Meaghan O’Brien: meaghan@mentalhealthsf.org

Tue 28

REMOTE: MANAGING ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP April 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm A weekly supportive space for peers to share their personal struggles with anxiety and empower one another in using tools for coping. * To receive the password to join each meeting, contact Lisa-Sun Gresham at lisa-sun@mentalhealthsf.org. * Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/314910775 * Meeting ID: 314 910 775

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REMOTE: ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM SUPPORT GROUP April 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm This weekly support group is for peers who identify as adults on the autism spectrum. This group is meant to be a supportive space to share one’s successes, challenges, as well as deepen one’s understanding

of autism.

* To receive the password to join each meeting, contact Lisa-Sun Gresham at lisa-sun@mentalhealthsf.org.

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May 07

CLINICAL CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEER COORDINATORS (ZOOM

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May 7 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online Zoom Meeting: Clinical consultation is an integral part of any service provider’s professional experience whether a therapist, counselor, or peer provider. It is a safe environment with a non-judgmental facilitator to discuss challenging work situations, receive feedback, and develop skills in a community of other peer coordinators. Interested? Please contact Meaghan O’Brien: meaghan@mentalhealthsf.org

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