Russian River Empowerment Center

11/27/2024

TOMORROW: Enjoy a free docent-led Thanksgiving walk at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Join us for an easy, docent-guided walk along the forest floor, and learn about redwoods, the history of the area, its people, plants, and animals. Meet in the front parking lot at 11AM next to the picnic tables. Armstrong Redwoods, 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville. Wear layers of warm clothing and bring a water bottle.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jnyfPDnHhSStJnBH7
Tour time: up to 2 hours, and covers up to 2 miles.
RSVP AT: https://stewardscr.org/events/2024-thanksgiving-docent-led-walk-in-armstrong-redwoods/

10/12/2024

It takes all of us to create a stronger, healthier place to live - and right now, you can make a big difference! Join us in our Fill the Gap Campaign and help provide the support our community needs.
Your donation, no matter the size, will directly impact lives!
Together, we can bridge the gaps and build a brighter future for everyone. Let's stand strong for our community and ensure that no one is left behind. 😇

09/05/2024

Come Join Us in September!

11/02/2022

Come in and visit us!

08/20/2021

05/25/2021

Hello Members,

We would like to announce our new hours:
Monday 11am to 4pm
Tuesday 11am to 4pm
Wed 11am to 4pm
Thurs 11 am to 4pm

We are also no longer providing the Zoom check-in at 11am on the Weekdays but the warmline is open if you need to talk.
707-823-1640 x207
We are now accepting members inside and outside the center at half capacity.
Please stay tuned, we are planning several day trips, new activities and Empowering discussion groups.

02/11/2021

This is a message to all Empowerment Center members, the daily check-in has moved to a Zoom platform. The reason for this is Zoom is a safer and more HIPPA compliant service. I would also like to note that Rena is no longer a Peer Aid with the EC so any offerings that she may present are independent of the EC. Please join me for the daily check-in at 11:00 am Monday-Thursday by clicking the link below:
Check-In
Tuesday, January 26⋅11:00am – 12:00pm
Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, until Feb 25, 2021
Location:
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01/12/2021

Upcoming trainings and free Seeking Safety opportunities!

Join our 1-day Finding Your Best Self webinar February 4, 2021, conducted by Lisa Najavits. This new recovery model for trauma and/or addiction can be used as self-help, by family, friends, peers, and counselors in individual or group format. The book gets great reviews and offers 36 short chapters, each a recovery action step. It does not overlap with Seeking Safety; they can be used separately or together. This training is for anyone; no license, degree, or prior training is required.



Join our 1-day Seeking Safety webinar on March 3, 2021 or May 7, 2021. Seeking Safety is an evidence-based model for trauma and/or addiction. This training is for anyone; no license, no degree or prior training required. By the end of the training you can conduct Seeking Safety if you choose to. The training will address use of the model with adults and/or adolescents. It is highly interactive with exercises, videos and discussion.



Free peer-led Seeking Safety as part of mobile app study. Now recruiting adults (anywhere in the U.S.) with trauma and substance abuse. The app includes augmented reality and 12 free Seeking Safety sessions plus big-time social support and app-based learning. E-gift cards for completing study assessments. Read more or fill out our form.



Free: A new high-tech app to detect emotions as part of a study. Now recruiting adults ages 18-26 with substance abuse (anywhere in the U.S.). The app uses machine learning to detect emotions that the person may not be aware of; and augmented reality to provide a wonderful app experience. E-gift cards for completing study assessments. Read more or fill out our form.

12/29/2020

Do Your Part: Compliance and the State Regional Stay Home Order

With the holidays now in full swing, it may be easy to forget the State Regional Stay Home Order remains in full effect. We all are required to keep to our own households, not gather with others, not travel for non-essential purposes, and in support of local businesses and restaurants only order for pick-up or delivery. Read more about the terms of the State Regional Stay Home Order here.

As a reminder, the following businesses must cease both indoor and outdoor operation:

Hair salons and barbershops
Personal care services, including nail salons
Dining indoor or outdoor (available for pick-up/to-go only)
Wineries, bars, breweries and distilleries (except for operations related to production, manufacturing, distribution and retail sales for off-site consumption)
Hotels, vacation rentals, and short-term lodging sites restricted to essential travel only (limited exceptions allowed for out-of-state travelers)
Movie theaters (except for drive-in theaters)
Family entertainment centers
Museums, zoos, and aquariums
Live audience sports
Amusement parks

Help Reopen Our Economy and Save Jobs:

COVID-19 infection rates in Sonoma County continue to climb, and it is incumbent upon all of us, individuals and businesses alike, to comply with the Stay Home Order. The City of Santa Rosa continues to educate the community and local businesses about the intricacies of the Order, but has progressed to enforcement for businesses and individuals who continue to operate in violation of the Order.

If you witness a violation of the Order, you are encouraged to report it one of these three ways:

Call: 1 (833) SAFE707 (1-833-723-3707)
Email: safe707@sonoma-county.org
Online: SoCo Report It

We understand this is a complicated and difficult time for many. Please continue to support our local businesses by buying gift cards, ordering take-out or opting for curbside pick-up, and not patronizing businesses in violation of the Order.

12/28/2020

Registration is now open through Friday, January 22 at 5pm for the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership’s Tipping the Scale: Deconstructing Race and Racism with Dr. Sharon Washington!

o As part of the City of Santa Rosa’s annual Violence Prevention Awareness Series, this three-hour free virtual seminar on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 9am to 12:30pm will explore the historical and social context of institutional racism, unconscious bias & racial microaggressions, as well as the development of social awareness and mindfulness for participants.

o Limited seats are available! You can register at www.srcity.org/thepartnership, or call 707-543-4676 for assistance.

A collaborative effort involving private citizens, government, local community-based organizations, schools, parents, the faith community, and local law enforcement to prevent violence in our community and provide support for our youth and families through partnerships.

12/23/2020

Registration is now open through Friday, January 22 at 5pm for the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership’s Tipping the Scale: Deconstructing Race and Racism with Dr. Sharon Washington!

As part of the City of Santa Rosa’s annual Violence Prevention Awareness Series, this three-hour free virtual seminar on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 9am to 12:30pm will explore the historical and social context of institutional racism, unconscious bias & racial microaggressions, as well as the development of social awareness and mindfulness for participants.

Limited seats are available - register HERE for this free event! You can also register at www.srcity.org/thepartnership, or call 707-543-4676 for assistance.

Please feel free to share with all those that may be interested.

Thank you!



In Partnership,

Jason Carter | Violence Prevention Manager

Community Engagement Office | City of Santa Rosa
100 Santa Rosa Ave, Room 6 | Santa Rosa, CA 95404

(707) 543-4321 | (707) 835-6011 | jcarter@srcity.org

A collaborative effort involving private citizens, government, local community-based organizations, schools, parents, the faith community, and local law enforcement to prevent violence in our community and provide support for our youth and families through partnerships.

12/21/2020

Peer to Peer Support for those practicing medicine:

o We all get tired and overwhelmed from time to time. Now there is someone to talk with who shares your experiences and understands the responsibilities of practicing medicine. It is YOUR turn to receive confidential and empathetic listening.

o During your Zoom appointment you will be talking with a medical practitioner like you. The conversation will be based on what you decide to discuss – and remains completely confidential. No therapy, no records. Being heard in a nonjudgmental way builds strength. Having received support for yourself, you can work with renewed compassion and again find joy and inspiration in your work.

A pilot project of Edmee Danan, MD a psychiatrist-psychotherapist with over 30 years' experience, and supported by West County Health Centers, The Listening Room is open to all medical practitioners. This is not therapy – this is peer-to-peer support through conversation and a human connection.

For more information and to schedule a session: The Listening Room