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Check out our CARE website www.care.uci.edu to find out about upcoming events and services! http://www.care.uci.edu/

We are located in G320A Student Center.

For more information about CARE and the resources that our office provides don't hesitate to contact us or check out our website! You can find us on the third floor of the Student Center right above the Student Center Terrace!

28/07/2025

The disability community has reclaimed terms like "disabled" and "disability" as sources of pride and identity—not shame. Though phrases like "special needs" might feel more comfortable to say, they reinforce stigma by suggesting disability is something that needs to be softened or hidden. These euphemisms aren't for disabled people—they're to make non-disabled people feel better. But true allyship means listening to how communities want to be identified and respecting those choices.

17/07/2025

This National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, let's shed light on minority stress – a unique, chronic, and socially-based challenge faced by marginalized communities. 🧠💚

Minority stress goes beyond everyday stressors, adding an extra layer of pressure due to prejudice and discrimination. It's crucial we recognize its impact on mental health and work towards creating more inclusive, supportive environments for all.

Remember, your experiences are valid, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Let's break the stigma and promote mental wellness in all communities.

Learn more at: https://www.urccp.org/article.cfm?ArticleNumber=69

14/07/2025

Understanding the Disability Pride Flag

Each color represents a different aspect of disability:
🔴 Red: Physical disabilities
🟡 Gold: Neurodiversity
⚪ White: Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities
🔵 Blue: Emotional and psychiatric disabilities
🟢 Green: Sensory disabilities

The faded black background symbolizes mourning and anger for those affected by ableist violence and abuse.

Let's celebrate disability pride, promote awareness, and foster inclusivity!

Learn more: https://www.weinberg.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/history-disability-pride-flag

11/07/2025

This week, we explored important lessons about family violence and healing. Key takeaways include:

• The crucial role of a stable support system in healing
• Recognizing that family violence can be psychological, physical, and emotional
• The possibility of unlearning harmful roles and reclaiming one's identity with support and awareness

If you or someone you know needs help, numerous resources are available. The following slides provide information on 24/7 hotlines, counseling services, and support centers both on and off-campus. These include the UCI Counseling Center, Waymakers, Human Options, Laura's House, and national hotlines for sexual assault, domestic violence, and su***de prevention.

UCI also offers specialized resources through various cultural and support centers, including the Center for Black Culture Resources and Research, LGBTQ Resource Center, DREAM Center, and more.

Remember, you are not alone, and support is available. Reach out if you need help.

#24/7Support

10/07/2025

Intergenerational trauma: A legacy that persists across generations. Avatar: The Last Airbender masterfully illustrates this concept through the Fire Nation's royal family. From Azulon to Ozai, and down to Zuko and Azula, we witness a cycle of emotional neglect, manipulation, and violence. However, Zuko's journey shows us that breaking this cycle is possible. Through awareness, support, and active effort, Zuko not only heals himself but also sparks positive change for his nation and the world. His story reminds us that with conscious effort, we can transform generational pain into a legacy of healing and peace.

Question for reflection: What might 'breaking the cycle' of family trauma look like in real life?

09/07/2025

In abusive family systems, harmful dynamics often manifest through roles like the "golden child" and the "scapegoat". Avatar: The Last Airbender illustrates these roles powerfully through the siblings Azula and Zuko, highlighting how these labels can profoundly impact sibling relationships and self-perception. Azula, as the golden child, and Zuko, as the scapegoat, demonstrate the complex and damaging effects of unbalanced family dynamics and conditional parental approval.

08/07/2025

Zuko and Azula: A Tale of Two Siblings

While both were shaped by their father Fire Lord Ozai's influence, Zuko and Azula's journeys diverged dramatically due to the presence or absence of positive support systems. This post explores how early life influences and stable support networks can profoundly impact an individual's development and ultimate fate.

We'll examine the contrasting experiences of these royal siblings, from Zuko's struggle with paternal abuse to Azula's role as the 'golden child,' and how their different support systems led to vastly different outcomes. Join us in analyzing how positive influences can make all the difference in overcoming childhood trauma and finding a path to healing.

07/07/2025

18 years ago, Avatar: The Last Airbender aired its final episode! 🌊🔥🌎💨

Beyond its epic story, ATLA gave us complex family dynamics that still resonate today. This week, we're diving deep into the Fire Nation family—Zuko, Azula, and Ozai—exploring themes of family violence and the power of healing relationships.

Let's celebrate this incredible show while reflecting on its deeper messages. Remember, support is always available through CARE if you need it. 💙

CW: Discussion includes themes of family violence (emotional, psychological, physical abuse)

03/07/2025

UCI CARE will be closed from Friday, 7/4/25 in observance of Independence Day. We reopen Monday, 7/7/25, at 8 am. The following slides contain some of the free resources offered during this break.

01/07/2025

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

Did you know? BIPOC communities face unique mental health challenges due to:
• Systemic racism
• Cultural stigma
• Generational trauma
• Limited access to quality care

This month, we're:
• Advocating for culturally competent care
• Amplifying diverse voices
• Breaking the silence on mental health

How can you support? Share resources, listen to BIPOC experiences, and join campus initiatives!

01/07/2025

July is Disability Pride Month!

Let's celebrate the incredible diversity of our campus community!

Disability pride means:
💚 Embracing our unique ways of moving, thinking, and experiencing the world
💙 Rejecting stigma and shame
🤍 Amplifying disabled voices
💛 Increasing visibility
❤ Honoring disabled culture and identity

30/06/2025

Existing in a world that questions your worth is exhausting, and recent data shows the impact:

• 90% of LGBTQ+ youth report recent political events negatively affecting their well-being.
• 39% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered su***de in the past year.
• Nearly half of LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-17 experienced bullying, significantly increasing su***de risk.

But remember: You are not alone, and you are loved.

On campus and off campus resources:

UCI LGBTRC
• https://lgbtrc.uci.edu/
• 949-824-3277

The Trevor Project
• Text 'START' to 678-678
• Call 1-866-488-7386
• Chat online at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

For more information on LGBTQ+ mental health: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2024/

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About UCI CARE

UCI CARE provides free and confidential support services to members of the UCI community who have been impacted by sexual assault, relationship abuse, family violence, and/or stalking. Programs and services are available to people of all identities and regardless of status.

UCI CARE aims to end these forms of power-based personal violence by engaging the campus community in education, programming, and transformative action.