Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Ana Laura Padilla is dancing for OCCTAC!

On September 19, community leader Ana Laura Padilla will take the stage at Dancing with the Santa Ana Stars to support OCCTAC.

Come cheer her on, support her fundraising campaign, and help us make every step count.

Want to join the fun? Visit OCCTAC.org for more information!

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

What do you want your future to look like? ✨

Young people in MECCA’s Youth Opioid Response program recently gathered at Monkey Business Cafe in Fullerton to reflect on their values, share their goals, and create vision boards inspired by the futures they want to build.

Interested in joining us for future activities? Our program gives young people opportunities to connect, learn, and support their well-being in a welcoming space. Contact Karen at [email protected] to learn more and get involved!

08/18/2026

Free virtual trainings are available through MECCA!

We’re offering upcoming trainings focused on substance use education, harm reduction, naloxone, and workplace wellness. These sessions are open to community members, professionals, employers, supervisors, staff, parents, and anyone interested in learning more.

Swipe through to learn more about each training:

SUD 101: Understanding Substance Use
Mondays & Tuesdays | 10:00am – 11:00am

Harm Reduction + Naloxone Training
Tuesdays | 4:00pm – 4:45pm

Workplace Wellness & Substance Use Prevention
Mondays | 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Register using the links in our bio.

08/17/2026

MECCA can help eligible CalOptima members access free Medi-Cal housing support services to help them find, secure, move into, and maintain housing.

Supports like housing navigation, help with deposits and move-in costs, landlord communication, budgeting support, and connections to community resources are available.

To learn more or see if you may qualify, scan the QR code or contact our team:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (714) 202-4760

08/11/2026

Explore the tide pools with us! 🌊

Join MECCA and trainers from the Art and Wilderness Institute for a free, interactive Youth Community Access event focused on nature, ACEs, and mental wellness. Children of all ages are welcome!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.
📍 Inspiration Point, 3528 Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar

Free transportation from Santa Ana is available. Space is limited to 30 participants, and registration is required.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IILC2_pAoUyfx-xZcOxwy0-UgG2d4-lPuXEbKhPmWtlUNFRET0xORjdYTkNNTDBRV1YxS0VKSzJLUi4u&origin=QRCode

Questions? Contact Mae Alfaddaghi at [email protected] or (657) 286-4443.

08/10/2026

Happening today! Join the OC Recovery Connect Network for our August General Meeting.

Hear from Dr. Daniel Bryant about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as a predictor of substance use disorder, followed by an Anaheim Fire & Rescue captain sharing the department’s new community-based response to overdose events.

📅 Today, August 10
⏰ 1:30–3:00 p.m.
💻 Zoom

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ngM5QguHQoeFHzDOwwNNDw

Join Orange County partners for shared learning, resource exchange, and collaboration to build a more connected system of care.

08/06/2026

Our Youth Community Access (YCA) program reached an exciting milestone! 🌿👏

The program’s Youth Advisory Council planned and led its first independent event, bringing community members together for a fun-filled Nature Day at Santiago Oaks. We are so proud of the leadership, teamwork, and creativity they showed in making the day a success.

This is youth leadership in action! 💚