Healthy Petaluma District & Foundation

10/11/2025

Recruitment for new mentors to connect with local youth. An amazing way to connect with the community.🤝❤️

The 100 Mentor Match Campaign from Mentor Me ends on November 17, 2025 — there’s still time to make a difference!

Mentorship changes lives. As Dr. Bruce Perry reminds us, “The healthier relationships a child has, the more likely they are to recover from trauma and thrive.”
Be part of that change.

Learn more or sign up today: https://petalumapeople.org/mentor-me

10/10/2025

Is your child ready for a phone, or are you struggling with setting technology boundaries? You're not alone.

Join us Oct 15 for "Taking Phones Slowly. Together." — the first
event in Healthy Petaluma’s free Technology & Youth Speaker Series.

In this session, in partnership with ScreenSense, Generation Remix, Blue Zones Project Petaluma and Petaluma Educational Foundation, we will cover:
-When & how to introduce devices
-Setting family boundaries
-Working with other parents and caregivers for support

Free admission, free childcare, refreshments, and a livestream option are available (Spanish interpretation available when viewing on Zoom).

Please RSVP here:

Join us for a free session designed for caretakers of elementary students navigating when to introduce technology-and how to do it with care

10/01/2025

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month!🎃
Download the PulsePoint AED App, find and register AEDs and automatically your entered for a chance at winning $500!
Download the app today and join our efforts in making our community heartsafe!

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10/01/2025

Healthy Petaluma is thrilled to partner with Petaluma Educational Foundation, Blue Zones Project Petaluma, Screen Sense & Generation Remix for the launch of our upcoming educational series on Youth & Technology. This inaugural three-part series, kicking off on October 15, invites parents, caregivers and community members to come together for honest, solution-focused conversations about raising healthy, connected kids in the digital age.

The first two sessions will be held in person in Petaluma, but can also be attended virtually, with Spanish translation provided.

To learn more about each session, visit https://healthypetaluma.org/healthy-petaluma-presents.

09/30/2025

Healthy Petaluma District & Foundation is launching a free educational series, focused on helping families navigate technology and social media. The series kicks off on October 15th and will be a great resource for parents, students and caregivers in the area. The first two sessions will be held in person in Petaluma, but can also be attended virtually, with Spanish translation provided.

Featured speakers are from ScreenSense and Generation Remix. Get the tools you need to support your family’s digital well-being!

To learn more about each session, visit https://healthypetaluma.org/healthy-petaluma-presents.

09/30/2025

AEDs save lives, but only if you can find one👀 in an emergency. Help us locate and register AEDs this October (Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month) and you could help save a life...and win a prize! Download PulsePoint AED App to get started. Every AED you register increases your chance to win $500!💰 For more information contact healthquest@healthypetaluma.org or 707-766-9226❤️

Locate and register AEDs during Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month (October). Not only could you help save a life, but you'll be registered to win $500!

09/17/2025

It is National Recovery Month 💜 Healthy Petaluma would like to share this global observance to highlight and and celebrate those who are recovering from substance use and mental health conditions. The official color for this global observance is purple. Show support by wearing something purple this month! ⭐️ This year's theme is "Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life).
With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible".

This year the CDC is promoting the "Free Mind" Campaign to focus on youth who are in recovery from substance use disorders. Here is a link with helpful tools from the campaign and information about this important topic for parents. ⭐️
https://www.cdc.gov/free-mind/parents/index.html

09/11/2025

Zero Waste Sonoma ♻️ is hosting a Free E-waste Recycling event this weekend (9/12 - 9/14 from 9am - 5pm) for anyone interested in getting rid of old/non in use electronics.

09/10/2025

Proud supporters of The Petaluma East-Side Farmers' Market🍓🍑🍞🧀🥕🥦 Shop local and support local vendors

You’ve heard it before, but it bears repeating – one of the best ways to learn about and support your local food system is to shop at your area’s farmers market. If you don’t know how to find…

09/08/2025

Healthy Petaluma would like to recognize that September is Su***de Prevention Month 🌟 We want to give Buckelew Programs a huge shout out for dedicating their time to work with those who battle with mental health and substance use.

September ⭐ Su***de Prevention Month
September 7-13th ⭐ National Su***de Prevention week
September 8th ⭐ 988 Day to recognize the national 988 Su***de & Crisis Life Line
September 10th ⭐ World Su***de Prevention Day