Empowering Community Alliance

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention month. Feel free to add on in the comments, here are a few resources I know of:

Call or text 988 for free, confidential support anytime. Also accessible via chat at 988lifeline.org

Text HOME to 741‑741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text. Services are free and available 24/7

Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255, to access veteran-specific support from the VA at any time

The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth (under 25). Call 1‑866‑488‑7386, text START to 678‑678, or chat online

Peer-run support by and for trans individuals. Call 877‑565‑8860 for free, confidential help

Provides crisis support contacts, including the 988 Lifeline, Crisis Text Line (text “MHA” to 741‑741), and SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline

A central hub for crisis hotlines (988, Crisis Text Line), plus support tailored to LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, survivors of s*xual assault, and those in abusive situations

08/27/2026

Join us in September and take action to help prevent su***de. Every conversation, every connection can make a difference. Follow along all month for resources and ways to connect, support, and prevent: https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/su***de-prevention-month/toolkit

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08/27/2026

08/22/2026

The Empowering Community Alliance is proud to sponsor a Sobriety Round Dance Special in partnership with the Agai Dicutta AA/NA group during the Annual Pinenut Festival Powwow on SUNDAY!

Come celebrate with us in honoring all those practicing sobriety or in recovery. We will be distributing Wellbriety books and sobriety milestone coins! 🙌🏾

08/11/2026

06/05/2026

🌿🧡 **WOODFORDS WASHOE WELLNESS TOUR 2026** 🧡🌿

The Woodfords Washoe Community and Native Dads Network invite you to join us for a day of healing, learning, and community connection as we come together to address the opioid and fentanyl crisis through a culturally grounded approach.

📅 **Saturday, June 27, 2026**
⏰ **10:00 AM – 3:00 PM**
📍 **Woodfords Community Gym**
Corner of Washoe Blvd & Diamond Valley Road, Woodfords, CA 96120

✨ **This FREE community event includes:**
• Opioid & Fentanyl Education
• Naloxone (Narcan) Training
• Local Resource Panel & Q&A
• Narcan Overdose Response Skit
• Testimonies from Survivors
• Community Wellness Circle
• Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided

🎁 **Participants will also have opportunities for:**
• Raffle Prizes
• Free Event Shirts
• $25 Gift Card Incentives

At Native Dads Network, we believe healing begins by reconnecting with our traditional teachings, cultural strengths, and community relationships. Together, we can strengthen resilience, support recovery, and create healthier futures for our families and communities.

📲 **Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking on the link: https://forms.gle/8TkMyrrVrnpSomSFA**

For more information:
📞 (916) 910-7663
📞 (916) 834-6312

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06/04/2026

We'd like to thank all of people for coming to the Mental Health Awareness event yesterday evening. 💚 It was a beautiful day to release any negative energy and do a little self-affirmation. The family vibes were strong!

Thank you to Michelle Castillo for grilling hamburgers and hotdogs! We appreciate all the help!

Here are some helpful activities to exercise at home:

Practice the 3-3-3 rule: When feeling overwhelmed, identify three things you see, three sounds you hear, and move three body parts to ground yourself in the moment.

Journal: Spend 10 minutes writing down your thoughts to clear your mind and track emotional patterns.

Practice gratitude: Write down or reflect on 3 specific things you are grateful for each day to rewire your brain toward positivity.

06/02/2026

Sending out a friendly reminder of the Mental Health Awareness event happening today at 6:30 p.m. at the Schurz playground, near the BBQ pits! 💚

We'll have free food for all participants, goodie bags, and a few selected winning prizes!

See you there!

05/26/2026

Good afternoon, due to the wind advisory today, the Alliance will be rescheduling the Mental Health Awareness event to Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:30 p.m.

Please view the revised flyer and a map of the stations, with our starting point near the playground. All participants will receive a goodie bag and a free BBQ dinner! We'll also have drawings for a few self-care items. 🎟🎉🤗