To our #LGBTQ+ loved ones, especially LGBTQ+, #trans, and #nonbinary youth: you are loved just as you are 🧡💛💜❤️ No amount of harmful legislation or rhetoric can stop us from showing up and speaking out for this beautiful community of people. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

If you or a family member have difficulty leaving home to get vaccinated against Covid-19, you can request in-home vaccination by calling 2-1-1 or 833-540-0473. The Fall 2022 booster is also available for eligible individuals.

What do you and your kids talk about at the park 🌳? This Monday 10/10 is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Take this time to talk with them about the effects of alcohol & other drugs on youth mental health. Visit #TalkTheyHearYou to start the conversation today 💬 samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear…

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You're never alone 💚 The 988 Lifeline is here for anyone struggling, 24/7/365. Call or text 988.

“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” – Buddha Begin your Monday morning with us! Mindfulness Monday series starts this Monday at 8 am 🧘 eventbrite.com/e/mindfulness-… #mindfulnessmonday Children's Institute

We are delighted to offer available spaces to community partners, groups and other non-profit organizations at CII's new Watts Campus. Head to childrensinstitute.org/WattsReservati… to reserve a room! #Watts #WattsCommunity #CommunityPartners

Getting vaccinated against the flu & COVID-19 is one of the best steps to take to protect your health this fall, and you can receive both of them at the same time! For more information and to schedule an appointment now, visit MyTurn.ca.gov.

Mental health conditions aren't "simple things" that people can get over. This is why education, understanding and empathy are needed to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health. - Image via traumabreakthrough on IG

Join us this Thursday for the next My Home is a Safe Space workshop! We will be covering building healthy relationships and effective communication between caregivers and their youth at the Watts campus from 5-6:30 pm. 🌈🫶 Children's Institute

NAMI's peer-to-peer, community-based support groups connect individuals to share experiences and get support from people who understand. To join one near you, visit nami.org/supportgroups

You can come to our Figueroa campus on Wednesday, November 2nd from 10am-6pm or our Otis Booth campus on Monday, November 7th from 10am-6pm to vote or drop off your ballot! Not sure what’s on the ballot? Check out this helpful voter guide: voterguide.sos.ca.gov

Which reminder did you need to see today? - Image via gmf.designs on IG

What’s on your ballot? Join Children’s Institute to learn more about the ballot measures voters will decide on November 8th! We will have two sessions via Zoom: Oct. 31st from 10am-11:30am Nov. 1st from 5pm-6:30pm *Se proporcionará traducción al español en ambas sesiones

You get to choose in life what defines you as a person - pick things that uplift you. - Image via millennialintherapy on IG

It can be hard to remember in the moment, but you are so much more than your anxious thoughts! 💕 Artwork by @ allyblaireco (on Instagram)

As market conditions cause natural gas prices to rise, SoCalGas offers customers several tips and tools to reduce energy use and help lower bills. For more information, please visit: socalgas.com/ManageHigherBi…

Stay covered against COVID & flu this season! Wash hands, cover coughs or sneezes & protect others by staying home when sick.

This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week #EDAW Eating disorders are serious medical illnesses, and the way we talk about them matters. Here are some facts you can use to help shape the conversation around eating disorders. go.usa.gov/xdabj #shareNIMH

"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on." - Serena Williams #HappyInternationalWomensDay2023 Children's Institute