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You are not alone. If you are concerned for a friend or yourself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TEEN to 839863 (from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PST) for anonymous support for teenagers provided by Teen Line

6 Events – Orange

News and Awards Orange County Students Recognized for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Achievements Youth Creating Change announced the regional finalists in its 14th annual Directing Change Film Contest encouraging young people to create short films and art projects about suicide prevention and mental health. In addition to the films above, numerous other fantastic films 6 Events – Orange

5 Featured Film – Orange

Featured Film “Reach Out for Help” Buena Park High School Filmmaker: Yocelin Urzua Mendez View More Films Submit to Annual Film Contest For contest rules, submission category details, entry form and other information visit www.DirectingChangeCA.org

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Featured Art “Truly, we are never alone and there is always one person who is willing to lift us back up. This kind of positivity is all around us, as shown in the drawing with the words surrounding this person. I wanted to show that when people go out of their way to reach out 3 Featured Art – Orange

4 Annual Film Contest – County Pages

Annual Film Contest Open to Middle, High School and College Students (12-25) Deadline: March 1, 2023 Free to participate Cash prizes for youth (up to $1000) Regional winners advance to statewide round of judging Award Ceremony in May Submission Categories Suicide Prevention Mental Health Through the Lens of Culture Walk in Our Shoes Animated Short 4 Annual Film Contest – County Pages

OC Navigator

www.OCnavigator.orgThe OC Navigator is an online resource navigation tool that includes a curated list of Orange County behavioral health resources to guide an individual to needed services and supports.

OC Warmline

Call Toll: 877-910-9276Text or Call Local: 714-991-6412Live Chat: namioc.orgThe OC WarmLine, operated by NAMI, is a 24/7, toll-free, non-crisis telephone support, text and internet chat service for anyone needing emotional support or experiencing behavioral health issues.