Mental Health Tips for the Holidays 

The holidays can be a very joyous, yet difficult time of the year. NAMI indicates that “64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse.” The temporary feelings are often called the “holiday blues.” It’s an important time to practice extra self-care and get the support you need.  

Here are some tips and resources to help maintain mental wellness during the holidays.

Tips 

  • Manage expectations  

  • Set aside time for self-care 

  • Write a gratitude list  

  • Spend quality time with friends and family  

  • Practice meditation  

  • Take a walk outside  

  • Continue with your healthy routines  

  • Get support  

Resources 

Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping 

Avoiding Holiday Stressors: Tips for a Stress-Free Season 

Holiday Self-Care Tips for LGBTQ Youth 

Butte Region Updates and Celebrations

On Tuesday, November 20, our CEO, Chip Huggins, visited our Butte Region for a full day of updates, meetings, and celebrations. 

To kick off the day, Chip met with Butte County Department of Behavioral Health Assistant Director, Don Taylor. The two touched base on the status of programs and shared agency updates. Chip next met with Harry Ellis and Gina Muse from the Department of Rehabilitation. The three reviewed to current caseloads and discussed the referral process from the DoR to Caminar.

After his meetings, Chip toured Sensible Cyclery, one of our social enterprises, and chatted with crew members and Avenida tenants. Next, Chip held an all-staff meeting and provided agency updates, answered staff questions and listened to client stories. After the staff meeting, Chip joined our Friendship Circle Thanksgiving Feast. He even carved the turkey for clients, who delighted in his presence and the delicious food. 

A fitting end to the day, Chip joined the staff for dinner. All enjoyed spending time with colleagues outside of the office and celebrating the start of the holiday season.

Butte Region clients and staff greatly appreciated and enjoyed the visit and look forward to more visits, updates, and celebrations in the coming year. 

 

WRC Celebrates Thanksgiving

On Wednesday, November 22, the Wellness and Recovery Center (WRC) celebrated Thanksgiving. WRC clients enjoyed a bountiful Thanksgiving lunch, complete with all the fixings, and served by our Solano Region staff. Clients also enjoyed community, friendship, and an early start to holiday festivities. 

Happy Thanksgiving!