Showing Up for Substance Use Prevention Month
WAVES will be out and about in the community this October in honor of Substance Abuse Prevention Month, and we want you there for every minute of it. Below, you can check out the various events WAVES will be present at, as well as information about time, location and how to attend. We hope to see you there!
WAVES PhotoVoice Project Recruitment
UCA WAVES is recruiting participants for a Photovoice research study focused on the mental health experiences of AANHPI young adults. Recruiting 5 participants, ages 18–24. Participants will take part in 8 compensated Photovoice sessions. The study includes four Photovoice sessions from October through November, followed by four analysis sessions from January through March. Sessions will take place somewhere in the Triangle, likely on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus. Participants will be compensated $40 per session. Transportation support may be available if needed.
- Date: 10/01
- Time: All Day
- Location: Graceful Expressions, 2438 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513
- Entry: This event is closed.
UCA WAVES & The Resilient Voice Project: Teen Journaling Group
This free 8 week class is for teens ages 12–16 are invited to build emotional resilience, confidence, and self-expression through journaling, relaxation, and group discussions.
- Dates: 10/03; 10/10; 10/17; 10/24; 10/31; 11/7; 11/14; 11/21
- Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Location: Graceful Expressions, 2438 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513
- Entry: This event is FREE and open to the public. All you need to do is sign-up.
- Questions? Contact elisa.bement@gmail.com
Adult MHFA Training Taught in English
Join UCA WAVES for an Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, where participants will learn how to recognize and respond to mental health challenges and gain the skills to provide support when it is needed most.
- Date: 10/03
- Time: 12:00–6:30 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: This event is FREE and open to the public. All you need to do is sign-up.
- Questions? Contact coordinator@ucawaves.org
WAVES Village Peer Support Group: Living as Your True Self – Building Warm and Supportive Relationships
This free 8 week class is for teens ages 12–16 are invited to build emotional resilience, confidence, and self-expression through journaling, relaxation, and group discussions.
- Dates: 10/04; 10/11; 10/18; 10/25
- Time: 7:30 PM–9:00 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
MHFAiders Peer Support
UCA WAVES’ MHFAiders Peer Support Group provides a space for Mental Health First Aiders to connect, share experiences, and support one another as they continue building their skills and supporting mental wellness in their communities.
- Date: 10/04
- Time: 8:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: This event is closed to the public.
NC Local Peer Support: Women’s Growth
UCA WAVES is offering a free Chinese-language peer support groups this fall for women’s personal growth. This group provide a safe, supportive space to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another.
- Dates: 10/06; 10/13/ 10/20; 10/27
- Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Questions? Contact peersupport@ucawaves.org
WAVES Volunteer Sitting Meditation Practice
The UCA WAVES team and volunteers come together for a meditation practice focused on mindfulness, reflection, and supporting overall well-being.
- Date: 10/06
- Time: 9:00–10:00 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: All UCA WAVES volunteers are welcome. No registration needed.
- Questions? Contact crystalleng6@gmail.com
NC Local Peer Support Group: Parents of Adolescents
UCA WAVES is offering a free Chinese-language peer support groups this fall for parents of adolescents. This group provide a safe, supportive space to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another.
- Dates: 10/07; 10/14/ 10/21; 10/28
- Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: This event is FREE and open to the public. All you need to do is sign-up.
- Questions? Contact peersupport@ucawaves.org
Family Wellbeing Activities & Happy Hour
Join us Thursday, October 8, for an open conversation about substance use prevention, emotional well-being, and how families can support one another. Our panel will explore stress and emotional changes, warning signs and prevention, and when and how to ask for help, featuring UCA WAVES Workforce Development Specialist Robert Locke, Water Eagles Youth Program Manager Ku Htoo, and Youth Ambassador Rewa Srivastava.
- Date: 10/08
- Time: Happy Hour | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM; Circus Performance | 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
- Location: Room 3701 | 800 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
- Entry: This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.
QPR Training
Join UCA WAVES for a QPR (Questioner, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training, where participants will gain valuable knowledge and practical tools to recognize the warning signs of suicide and learn how to support someone who may be in crisis.
- Date: 10/11
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: This event is FREE and open to the public. All you need to do is register.
LGBTQ Peer Support
Join UCA WAVES for our LGBTQ Peer Support Group, a welcoming space for LGBTQ community members to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a safe and affirming environment.
- Date: 10/11
- Time: 8:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: This event is closed.
- Questions? Contact chunying.zhao@ucawaves.org
Peak Resilience: A Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention
Join us for a community conversation focused on building awareness, sharing resources, strengthening connections, and supporting suicide prevention and wellbeing.
- Date: 10/17
- Time: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Location: Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter St, Apex, NC 27502
- Entry: This event is FREE and open to the public. All you need to do is RSVP.
- Questions? Contact info@ucawaves.org
APHA Conference
CA WAVES will have two presentations by our Young Scholars, and the ED Lily Chen helps plan anti-racism pre-conference by Public Health Nursing Sector.
- Date: 10/31-11/04
- Time: All Day
- Location: 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
- Entry: Registration is required for this event in advance. Click on the button to learn more.
- Questions? Contact info@ucawaves.org
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