Beach Cities Health District’s Safe in the South Bay Series is bringing health experts, cities, chambers, schools and community members together around this fast-moving pandemic.
Virtual Safe in the South Bay Series: The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccines and Best Practices for Staying Safe
In partnership with Beach Cities Health District and our Chamber partners
With COVID-19 vaccine boosters and the anticipated release of COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11 years old, an esteemed panel will share the latest science, safety and considerations for these eligible groups. Learn the best practices to keep you and your loved ones safe while getting back to enjoying the company of colleagues, friends and family, resuming travel and returning to school and work.
Panelists include:
- Janina Lord Morrison, MD, MPH, Director, Clinical and Preventive Services, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- Graham Tse, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer, MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
Virtual Safe in the South Bay Series: COVID-19’s Mental Health Impact on Youth, Adults and Older Adults
In partnership with Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and Beach Cities Health District
We all have a new sense of gratitude as we move towards reopening in Los Angeles County. But we’ve been through a lot this past year. There are significant ramifications everyone is dealing with related to loss, our sense of safety and security, isolation and loneliness, and uncertainty. Join an esteemed panel of experts who will address these issues and provide information, resources and important perspective on how to build our coping, resiliency and re-emergence skills.
Panelists include:
- Howard Barker, Community Liaison, Clear Recovery Center
- David Hart, Ph.D., Director of Community Health, Always Best Care South Bay/West Los Angeles
- Ioana Pal, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
- Edna Osepans, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, UCLA Health
Resources:
- During this time of heightened health concern, BCHD is available to offer help and support. If you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs assistance with errands, health-related information or referrals, please call our Assistance, Information & Referral line at 310-374-3426, and press option 1, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or submit an online request
- For information related to mental health and social-emotional health for youth and adults, support groups and emergency services, visit https://bchd.org/resources
- Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania (www.upenn.edu)
- Positive Psychology Clearinghouse with variety of resources (www.positivepsychology.com)
- National Institute of Mental Health (www.nimh.nih.gov)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (www.samhsa.gov)
- If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening concern, please call 9-1-1. If your concern is not life-threatening, support is also available by contacting the 24/7 providers listed below:
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: Text the word “HOME” to 741-741
- LA County Mental Health Services: (800) 854-7771
- Los Angeles County Information Line: 2-1-1
- Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ): (866) 488-7386 or text 678678
- Institute on Aging Friendship Line (Seniors and disabled adults): (800) 971-0016
- L.A. Warm Line (NAMI): (855) 952-9276 (10 p.m. - 6 a.m.)
Presentation:
Resources:
- During this time of heightened health concern, BCHD is available to offer help and support. If you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs assistance with errands, health-related information or referrals, please call BCHD’s Assistance, Information and Referral Line, 310-374-3426 and press option 1, Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. or submit an online request here.
- For information related to mental health and social-emotional health for youth and adults, support groups and emergency services, visit bchd.org/resources.
- If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK, or text TALK to 741741.
Workplace Resources:
- Q&A from the State of California regarding the ETS standards
- LA County requirements for reopening workplaces in various industries
Testing:
Vaccination:
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
- COVID-19 Vaccine Main Page
- COVID-19 Vaccine Healthcare Provider Information Hub
- COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Checklist
- COVID-19 Immunization Guidance for SNFs
California Department of Public Health:
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention:
