The Social Pivot: Panel Addressing Climate Change & Mental Health

As part of the ongoing interactive exhibit, The Social Pivot, Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) and DreamKreator Studio’s Rhonda Love are hosting a Community Conversation with a team of experts in mental health and climate change.

Featuring:

• Catrina Flores, LCSW, MHALA Vice President, Internal Staff Development and Training
• Luther Richert, MHALA Chief Services Officer, South County
• Mario Provincia, Climate Change Coach, and a representative at KLPB Radio

Moderated by Rhonda Love, Artist

WHERE: Downtown Long Beach’s Mosaic (50 E. 4th Street, Long Beach 90802).

WHEN: June 27, 4-6 PM

MHALA and Love were partnered through a California Creative Corps program grant from the Arts Council for Long Beach. This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency.

About MHALA Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities.

MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low-income and no-income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition-age youth.

MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues. Learn more at www.mhala.org.

About Rhonda Love Rhonda Love is a recognized artist and producer based in Long Beach, Calif., with a focus on digital and mixed media. She earned her distinction as a graduate with honors from both California State University, Los Angeles, and University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied tv/film and entertainment management. Rhonda's artistic eye has garnered recognition and partnerships from esteemed institutions such as the Arts Council for Long Beach, California Arts Council, the City of Long Beach, California State University, Long Beach, and several other organizations. To learn more about Rhonda Love visit at www.rhondalove.com

Music will provided by the Jazz Angels, a jazz education program for youth, at the exhibit on Thursday and Friday.

The Social Pivot's closing reception is Saturday, June 9 from 4-6 pm