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🚺Do you know, women have higher rates of anxiety and depression than men❓

⛑️🩺It might be related to physical health factors. Women are more likely to experience fatigue, sadness, and lack of motivation.

🔶Changes in hormones can lead to postpartum depression, depression during menopause, or
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

🔸Research shows that each year, around 29 million American women experience some form of mental health conditions.

⁉️What can you do⁉️ Always remember that you are not alone❗️Be aware. If you are faced with mental health issues, ask for help.🫶

✅ Here are some tips to improve women’s mental health.

🗣️🗣️🗣️Please share with any woman that’s around you.

ℹ️www.womenscareobgyn.com
www. montarebehavioralhealth.com

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🔔🔔🔔 please share this information with your local schools, parents, etc.🗣

✅ All children and teens are welcome to our Emotional Skills Building Groups.

🔷This is an in-person 26-week support group to help your children and teens learn the necessary skills to build successful friendships and understand healthy methods of coping with life’s ups and downs.

Age Group Details:
Group 1️⃣: Ages 5-7
Group 2️⃣: Ages 8-10
Group 3️⃣: Ages11-13

📌Length: 26 Week Program

💰Cost: $15 per session (fees are waived for the first 8 teens/children in each group)

📌The first 24 to enroll are FREE! 🔗(Link in Bio)🔗

🗓️ starting September 26th

⏰ Thursday ➡️ 5:00 PM-6:30 PM

📍302 S Brand, Blvd San Fernando

📌PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM PER EACH TEEN OR CHILD YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENROLL❗️

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🚨🚨🚨Unfortunately, many people around the world have been affected by domestic violence.

🔴DV is a traumatic experience that most of the time happens behind closed doors by an intimate partner or family member. Because the abuser is “family” it can be easy to overlook or justify the abuse.‼️

🔻Victims of domestic violence may experience physical and mental health problems such as depression, suicidal tendencies, panic attacks, substance abuse disorders, PTSD, etc.

♦️PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a condition that people have difficulty recovering from after experiencing or witnessing any terrifying or traumatic event, like domestic violence.

🔻No matter if the abusive relationship has ended or not. PTSD symptoms can continue long after the abuse has stopped❗️

📌It is very important to understand the psychological effects of domestic violence PTSD and to support survivors by providing safe spaces for them.

🎗️🎗️🎗️With support, they can then begin to rebuild their lives and develop healthy relationships.🫂

📍At our skilled and trained psychologist provides appropriate and professional support. 🫶

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www.bmhse.org
www.kcpsychiatrist.com
www.compassionbehaviorhealth.com

🔔🔔🔔Valley Family Center provides mental health services and support for those in need.

⁉️Every day we receive calls regarding the process to become a client at VFC.

🔷There are a variety of ways a person can find VFC, including through a referral from Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) or through the Probation and Parole Department.

🔹Many individuals come to us on a volunteer basis, needing support in their lives. Some come through word of mouth from a satisfied former client.

🔷It doesn’t matter how you get to our doors; we are happy to help you!🫶🌟♥️

🗒️VFC programs include counseling for individuals, couples and families.

📌We have support groups for survivors of domestic violence and we offer anger management classes and groups to help those who have used violence in their relationships in the past.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🧑‍🧒🧑‍🧑‍🧒We also offer parenting classes to help anyone who wants to learn non-violent ways to parent children, and we hold a weekly support group for non-offending parents or guardians of children who have been sexually abused.

🔷All of our services are geared to help family members heal from the wounds of the past, and move forward with healthy relationships that make them happy.

🚨Here is the process to become a client at Valley Family Center.

🗣️🗣️Help us to spread this information to the wider community by sharing this post. 🫶

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🔔Happy Father’e Day🤩🥳🥰

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🌈 🏳️‍🌈PRIDE MONTH🏳️‍🌈🌈

🚨The first image of Domestic violence (DV) or intimate partner violence (IPV) that comes to mind is usually a man physically harming a woman. ‼️

📌DV can occur in different ways and has long-lasting harmful effects even if the abuse wasn’t physical violence.

🔴Any person can be an abuser and any person can be a victim. IPV can occur in any relationship, regardless of gender, sexuality, race, age, etc.

🌈🌈research has shown that LGBTQ+ individuals experience IPV at equal to or higher rates compared to heterosexual, cisgender relationships.

🆘At the same time, LGBTQ+ survivors of IPV often find asking for help difficult, and when they do, find fewer specific resources.

🌈LGBTQ+ survivors may be afraid to reach out for help for some unique reasons such as fear of being denied of their LGBTQ+ identity or fear of the available resources not being inclusive and supportive of their identity.

🔻It is common for LGBTQ+ communities to gather in “safe spaces,” that are supportive of their identities and a survivor could have a higher probability of running into their abuser in these shared spaces.

🔻Sometimes they don’t recognize the behavior as abuse and survivors may be manipulated into thinking that this is “normal” in LGBTQ+ relationships.

🌈🌈The is a great opportunity for anyone to learn and be supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.

ℹ️🔔Inform yourself regarding healthy or unhealthy relationships regardless of gender or sexuality.

📌Anytime someone tells you they’re experiencing IPV, believe them.

🎗️Tell them they’re not responsible for the behavior of their partner.

👉👉It is everyone’s right to ask for a help and receive support regardless of their sexual identity.🏳️‍🌈

🔗very well mind
🔗www.phila.gov

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📝 Arturo Arzola: Working on makes me realize that awareness, education, and prevention have an impact on people’s healthy choices and avoidance of adverse situations and maladaptive ways to resolve conflicts. The true reality is that there is a disparity in resources and services for many communities in health care and indeed for mental health. We cannot expect to raise healthy children if their parents might lack access to essential mental health services. Without being political, the definition of a nation is rooted in its population. Therefore, if we would like growth and prosperity for our country, it is imperative to make health care, which includes mental health services be accessible to all without discrimination of any type.

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🚨Affordable therapy is a necessity for everyone.

🗓️May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

🗣️Let’s talk about mental health more.

⁉️What do you think?
✏️Comments below and share your ideas.💡
🗣️Sharing is caring.🫶🌟

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🚨Affordable therapy is a necessity for everyone.

🗓️May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

🗣️Let’s talk about mental health more.

⁉️What do you think?
✏️Comments below and share your ideas.💡
🗣️Please share this post with your family and friends.🫶🌟

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🔔🔔Social media platforms especially Tiktok and Instagram have expanded beyond their original primary use as entertainment to become a significant source of health information❗️

🔷Although these platforms have provided greater awareness and openness around mental health, they have also given rise to a culture of self-diagnosis. 🔎🤔🧐

✅Being aware about health conditions and talking about mental illness without shame or stigma is positive and important step.

🔷But there is catch… Simplified and attractive presentation of complex information about health issues, self-diagnosis without professional input has potential risks❗️

ℹ️Misinformation and oversimplification are significant concerns ❗️According to the research, TikTok’s format, by presenting brief content without capturing the complexity of medical conditions, is not only potentially leading viewers to an incorrect self-diagnosis but also may reinforce false beliefs, delay proper treatment or lead to inappropriate self-management strategies.

➕In addition, this trend can exacerbate health anxiety, with the fear of having various conditions becoming a stressor in itself.😰

✅We can still use social media platforms while following some tips that will help us to become better consumers of mental health information on these platforms and use them in a positive way.✅

🚨Remember:
📌If you think you need help, seek out and talk to a mental health professional or our primary care physician. provides services for low-income individuals in 📍the San Fernando Valley.
Our professional team is ready and waiting to help you.🫶♥️🫶

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‏1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year and only half of them receive treatment! Have you ever thought about why❓

‏🟥Taboos? Stigma? Thinking that mental illness is not disease? Cost?

‏🗓️May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
📌Let’s talk about mental health disorders more to break the taboos, stigma, and increase awareness.

✅Affordable therapy is a necessity for everyone.

‏💬Put your questions in the comments and our therapists will answer you.

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🔔🔔🔔All of you are invited to our Spring Fundraiser.🌸🌼
🌀Hurry! Buy your tickets before they are sold out!🎫

📌💗Join us at our annual benefit dinner and auction.

😄Have fun, enjoy a delicious dinner, participate in our silent and live auctions, listen to real and inspiration stories of colleague and test your luck to win one of amazing raffle prizes. 🏆🎁Watch our Strolling Magician, or get your Tarot Cards Read.🪄🌟

📌For more information please check out our website(🔗link on bio)

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Valley Family Center

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🔔Being part of VFC is a journey to bring joy and peace to individuals and families in need.🕊️🫂

🫶We value our sponsors and their support. Over the years they have helped us fulfill our mission.🫶

💖We always appreciate our generous sponsors and their support. Your help is such a gift.🎁

🚨Stay tuned for our next fundraising or make an individual donation anytime. (the link is in our Bio)

🚀Share this post and invite your Friends & Families to join us on April 20, 2024 to help.🗣️🫂👥

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🔔 Show your caring for others by sharing this post.🫂💚🤍💚🤍

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🧑‍🎨👩‍🎨👨‍🎨Creativity and mental health are two friends that can support each other.

📌You don’t need to be an artist 🎨🖌️or writer 📝✍️to be creative. It is an art to finding new ways to solve problems and approach situations creatively.🌌🌠

🧩Creativity is a skill that you can cultivate and develop with practice.

🧨🔥Here are seven simple secrets and tricks to inspiring and sparking your creativity.🎆

📝Comment below if you’ve put any of these tips into practice in your own life.💚

Thank you to ALL who donated this past Giving Tuesday!
Your generosity has not only made the day brighter but has also added a touch of kindness in the lives of others. Your thoughtful gesture is truly appreciated, reminding us of the beauty in giving. Thank you for making this Giving Tuesday memorable!

🌟 Valley Family Center Giving Tuesday Appeal 🌟

Dear VFC Supporters,

As we approach the season of giving, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible support you've shown us throughout the year. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on those receiving services in and around the San Fernando Valley.

Your support has been a beacon of hope, allowing us to provide essential mental health services to the low-income members of our community. Through counseling, therapy, and support programs, we've been able to make a real and meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

This , we invite you to join us in continuing this important work. Your contribution will enable us to expand our outreach, offer more counseling sessions, and provide a lifeline to those who may otherwise go without the critical mental health support they deserve.

🎁 How You Can Help:
1. Donate: Visit https://valleyfamilycenter.org/donate/ to make a secure contribution.
2. Share: Spread the word by sharing this post with your friends and family.
3. Advocate: Raise awareness by using the hashtag and sharing why the VFC is important to you.

Every dollar counts, and together, we can make a lasting impact. Let's come together to make this Giving Tuesday one for the books! 💙

Thank you for being a beacon of hope in our community.

With gratitude,
The VFC Team

Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving! 🦃
As we enter the holiday season, we at the VFC are grateful for the privilege to serve such an amazing community and for the unwavering support we receive in turn. Whether you are new to our community/page or have been a long time supporter we appreciate and give thanks to each and every one of you for being a valued part of the VFC community.

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We are starting FREE dance classes tomorrow for kids ages 7-17. Sign your kids up now. It's FREE

🚀 Shout-Out to our Fall Fundraiser Sponsors 🌟

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Hamer Toyota of Mission Hills, Galpin Honda, and Rydell Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM for their exceptional support!

These three automotive dealerships have gone the extra mile to back not just the Valley Family Center but also the entire San Fernando Valley community! 🙌🏼

Quote of the week: Halloween edition🎃

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our Fall Fundraiser!
It was wonderful seeing everyone there, having a great time and winning some awesome prizes!

While we fell short, $2,000, from meeting our goal, our fall fundraiser still stands as an incredible achievement, and it wouldn't have been possible without your support and generosity. 🙌🎉
If possible, please consider making a donation. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps fuel the work we do here at the Valley Family Center.

Your contributions have a significant and positive impact on the lives of many in the San Fernando Valley community, and we couldn't be more grateful for your kindness. Let's keep the momentum going and continue to make a difference together! 🤝

Stay tuned for more exciting highlights from our fundraiser!

Our Fall Fundraiser is finally here! 🎉 Let's make this event a successful knock out! We can't wait to see all of you there! 🤩

Get ready to AMP UP THE EXCITEMENT! 🎉 Our highly-anticipated annual fall fundraiser is just around the corner, happening TOMORROW from 1-3pm. We absolutely can't wait to have you join us! See you there, it's going to be a blast!
P.S., Don't forget to purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win some awesome prizes!

If you're interested......we could sure use the help

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Quote of the week: "Make each day your masterpiece."- John Wooden

Frase de la semana: "Haz de cada día tu obra maestra". - John Wooden