Sexual assault impacts millions of Americans of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. Sexual violence can occur when dating turns abusive or forceful or in deliberate or random acts of violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a moment to pause and consider the sweeping impacts of sexual assault, especially on young people, and to work toward preventing violence. Sexual assault happens more commonly than most people are aware of, and it remains a taboo topic despite how frequently people...

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What exactly is stress, and what can we do about it? Since we are in the midst of Stress Awareness month, here are some ways to identify and learn to cope with stress. 

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Since Maryvale was founded in 1856, we have been committed to providing housing and essential services to people who are in critical need. We are honored to announce Seton House, our latest program to provide shelter and life-changing services to single mothers in need. The Seton House mission is simple – through this program, Maryvale seeks to provide safe, temporary housing for single mothers, empowering them with tools to help change the trajectory of their lives. We intend to cultivate a...

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Nestled in a coastal enclave just 20 miles south of the Oregon state line, Crescent City may seem like an unlikely frontier for California’s good work in housing justice innovation. Crescent City is surrounded by State Parks and sits hundreds of miles north and northwest of California’s major metropolitan areas. 

Topics: Homelessness

Discrimination is a pervasive problem in the United States. It is the underlying cause of many of today’s most significant social issues, such as economic inequality, a lack of representation, and mistreatment of groups of people. More and more, mental health experts are unpacking the psychological implications of discrimination and prejudice. Unfortunately, historical trends have repeated themselves for so long that we now have decades of research showing how ongoing mistreatment is linked to...

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For children, striking an emotionally healthy mindset requires a balance of optimism, trust in other people, and the ability to stay present in difficult or complex moments. Healthy mindsets tend to be connected to a sense of hope that makes it possible for a child to imagine a certain type of future. When a child has a career-oriented mindset, there are a number of implications – positive and negative – on their mental health. Career ambition is associated with a desire to solve problems,...

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Each year, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, or LAHSA, conducts a census to record the numbers of homeless people throughout L.A. County In 2022, LAHSA has delayed this crucial count in an effort to avoid putting staff and volunteers at risk for the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The homeless count was initially scheduled to occur in late January and was put off. LAHSA’s decision to postpone the census followed San Diego county’s footsteps and various Bay Area localities, who initially...

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This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time to recognize how deeply food and body image issues impact people, especially teenage girls. Eating disorders are increasingly common among children and teens and can have devastating effects that last a lifetime. Eating disorders are the third most prevalent type of chronic illness in teen girls – as many as 5% of girls will suffer from an eating disorder before their 18th birthday. While adolescent girls are the most likely to...

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Do you remember the first time you felt proud of something you did as a child? For kids between one and eight years of age, positive influences on self-esteem are a vital source of social feedback and mental stability. Self-esteem in practice means liking yourself, having confidence in your abilities, and feeling assured that others will perceive you well. Self-esteem fuels children’s ability to solve problems, tackle challenges, think critically, and try new things.

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Topics: Domestic Violence, Dating Violence