Le Tusa, Inc.

We develop new services and increase accessibility to specialized services. We strive to accomplish our mission through the implementation of diverse services.

Le Tusa, Inc., seeks to evolve the services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including individuals with co-occuring mental health conditions. Currently, these services include:
- Specialized therapeutic services
- Telehealth services: parent/caregiver counsel, coaching & individual
psychotherapy & agency trainings
- Individualized trainings and education
- Consultation with residential and day service providers
- Public policy advocacy efforts
- Program development and design

Le Tusa, Inc. is working to develop new services that include:
- Social skill acquisition classes
- Social-sexual education classes
- Psycho-education services
- Peer empowerment services
- Clinical Training Program

09/23/2025

There are many ways we, the Le Tusa Community, can help prevent su***de during Su***de Prevention Month!

1. Having your organization, classroom, friend group, and neighbors know that su***de prevention is everyones’ responsibility.
2. Check-in regularly by texting, visiting, or calling them shows that you care.
Be proactive in your support! Offer your support and don’t wait for people to reach out!
3. Creating inclusive spaces without stigma where people feel supported and not isolated.
4. Start a conversation surrounding mental health. By listening as a community, we take away the stigma, making it safer to ask for help.
5. Create a Peer support Group and offer a place of belonging to those who need it!
6. Take the time for your community to learn crisis numbers, such as 988, in case they need to call.
7. Organize advocacy for policies that create safer systems!

If a community member is struggling mentally and emotionally or showing signs of distress, encourage them to seek professional help and stay with them!

What are some ways your community is preventing su***de?

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09/11/2025

Here are some trusted resources for anyone navigating difficult times. Save this post -for yourself or for a loved one who might need it. 🫂🩵💜

1. 988 Lifeline: A confidential crisis support helpline.
2. Digital Toolkit: A toolkit that helps raise awareness of su***de awareness month.
3. NAMI: Provides education for families affected by mental illness
4. SAVE: A su***de prevention advocacy nonprofit
5. My Safety Plan: A pdf that helps folks identify warning signs and coping strategies.
6. Talk Away the Dark: A campaign to break the stigma of talking about su***de.

Links:
- 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-su***de-prevention-month/
- SAMHSA:https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/su***de-prevention-month
-NAMI: https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/su***de-prevention-month/
- SAVE: https://www.save.org/find-help/
- My Safety Plan:https://childmind.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MySafetyPlan-v1.pdf
- TATD: https://talkawaythedark.afsp.org/

09/09/2025

Talking about su***de isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation.

- Know the warning signs: ‼️⚠️ Loss of interest in activities, increased withdrawal from others, or giving away personal belongings.
- Be aware of contributing factors. 🤔 🧠 The death of a loved one, bullying or life changes can make someone feel trapped or helpless.
- Remember to reach out to Someone. 🫂 🤳 Offer to help them connect with a support network, professional resources, or simply offer your care.

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09/05/2025

Join us this month for a very supportive conversation about establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. Sometimes we struggle with saying "no" or feel overwhelmed by others' demands — if this sounds familiar then this session is perfect for you.

In this session:
1.🛑 ✋We'll practice setting boundaries with each other and how to communicate effectively.
2. ⚠️🗣️How respecting other people's boundaries creates more authentic personal and professional connections.
3. 🏠🫸 How to establish boundaries at your Home and Day Services.

All perspectives and experiences are welcome!

Time: Thursday September 18, from 7 to 8 pm.

Sign up at www.letusainc.com/join-in

08/27/2025

We are inviting YOU to a "Parent's Guide to Scams" - an essential workshop designed by us specifically for parents and guardians of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to learn how to spot and prevent scams.

September 24 from 5:30pm to 7pm on Zoom.

What you’ll learn in this essential workshop:
- 🚩 How to identify red flags and deceptive tactics.
- 🛑 Common types of scams targeting vulnerable individuals.
- 🖥 Steps to take if your loved one becomes a victim.
- 🧠 Strategies for helping your loved one make safe online choices.

This educational session will empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your family in today's digital world.

Sign up below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parents-guide-to-scams-tickets-1558107674999?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/26/2025

When spending time with friends, it's important to trust your instincts and speak up If something doesn't feel right or safe. Good friends will respect your boundaries and support your decisions, even if you choose not to participate in certain activities.

Here are some safer choices with friends:

1. 🎒 Be prepared before you go out. Take all the essentials with you and make sure to familiarize yourself with the location of the meetup point.
2. 🙅 It’s okay to say no. Your friends may ask you if you want to partake in certain activities to be polite. But if you don’t feel comfortable, it’s okay to decline and say no.
3. 🚌 Plan your transportation. Plan what kind of transportation you will use and your estimated time of arrival.
4. 👭Have a buddy system and stay together. Look out for each other and maintain a safe environment in together.
5. ✋Establish boundaries with friends. Let your friends know what places or activities you don’t feel comfortable doing to avoid miscommunication or hurt feelings.

Make sure to have fun and stay safe this summer!

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08/20/2025

The month of August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on reducing stress, creating healthier habits, and making self-care more of a priority. Life can be difficult with everything that is thrown at us, it can be easy to put taking care of yourself on the back burner, but we want to remind your wellness is a necessity. Check out our offerings! ☺ 🍝 🚰 🧘‍♀️ 🏆

08/13/2025

Here are some safer choices when traveling on public transit. 🚆 🚌 Trust your instincts if a situation feels uncomfortable, and don't hesitate to move to a different seat, exit at the next stop, or ask for help from staff or other passengers if needed. Here are some tips to help you:

1. 🚋 Plan your trip:
Bring your bus pass or enough money for fare
Check the opening and closing times of your destination.
Find the public transit station closest to your destination.

2.🚶‍♂️It’s ok to leave if you don’t feel comfortable.
If another person or something is making your feel uncomfortable or unsafe, it’s ok to leave the situation. Move to another train car or get off at the next stop.

3. ⚠️Stay alert of your surroundings.
Stay alert of your surroundings in order to prevent theft, accidents, leaving any belongings behind, or missing your stop.

4. 🚨If you something suspicious report to security
If you see something out of the ordinary you can report it to a security member with a badge.For SF MUNI security call/test 311. Text BART security at 510-200-0992

5. ⌚ Give yourself time before taking transport.
Allow yourself some time just in case of delays or emergencies. Download the transportation’s app or Google Maps for real live updates and schedules. Make sure to give yourself time for the return trip too!

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08/08/2025

In this month’s Join In, we are continuing our conversation about friendships on this month's “Friendship Part 2" session.
Building on the foundations of the first friendship discussion last month, some of the topics that we are going to cover next Thursday are:

1. The importance of value alignment when forming friendships.
2. How to establish boundaries with friendships.
3. How to celebrate and support your friends.

Bring a friend and let’s learn how to create the kind of meaningful connections that enrich your life for years to come!

07/29/2025

Did you know that there is a Disability Pride Flag? The original design was created in 2016 by Ann Magil but it has been recently updated with new colors and shapes.

Here are what the colors represent:

Faded Black: ⚫️ The rage for those that died from ableism and neglect.

Red: 🔴 Physical disabilities like cerebral palsy.

Gold: 🟡 Neurodiversity such as Autism.

White: ⚪️ Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities such as PTSD.

Blue: 🔵 Emotional and psychiatric disabilities such as Depression.

Green: 🟢 Sensory disabilities such as hearing impairments.

07/26/2025

This July 26, we celebrate the passing of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Act offers legal protection against discrimination in public life against folks with disabilities.

Justin Dart, Judy Huemann, and many others were instrumental in getting the Act passed in 1990. They worked with different administrations to break down barriers for folks with disabilities. Thanks to the ADA, public and private institutions require accommodations in their spaces!

Sources: blog.ssa.gov, abilitymagazine.com, ada.gov

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07/18/2025

Disability Pride Month is an excellent time to advocate for rights and inclusion!
Disability rights are often under threats from cuts to Medicaid, Social Security, to threats against IDEA, Section 504, and a resurgence of the R-word. Today we are sharing some ideas on how to advocate!

1. Send Emails! 📧
Send emails to your officials and representatives!

2. Donations! 💵 🪙
Donate to organizations led by folks with disabilities!

3. Communicate! 🧏🧑‍🦽
Talk to community members with disabilities what matters to them!

4. Show it! 📱 👕
Wear merchandise, a visible stickers, and share social media posts!

5. Challenge it! 🗣 🧠
Push yourself against harmful language and outdated thinking!

6. Share! 🤳 💬
Sharing your story is a great way to educate others about their community!

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