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World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3 🐘🌍🌿 What It’s AboutWorld Wildlife Day celebrates wild animals and p...
03/03/2026

World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3 🐘🌍

🌿 What It’s About

World Wildlife Day celebrates wild animals and plants and raises awareness about the need to protect Earth’s biodiversity. It was established by the United Nations to highlight the importance of conservation and the role wildlife plays in healthy ecosystems.

🐾 Why It Matters

Wildlife supports:

Ecosystem balance and food security

Climate resilience

Cultural heritage and livelihoods

The day also draws attention to threats such as:

Habitat loss

Climate change

Illegal wildlife trade

Pollution and overexploitation

🌱 How People Observe It

Learning about endangered species

Supporting conservation organizations

Sharing wildlife education and resources

Participating in cleanups or habitat restoration

Reflecting on how everyday choices impact nature

💚 Core Message

Protecting wildlife means protecting the future of the planet — and ourselves.

Read Across America Day is celebrated each year on March 2 📚✨📅 What It IsRead Across America Day is a nationwide celebra...
03/02/2026

Read Across America Day is celebrated each year on March 2 📚✨

📅 What It Is

Read Across America Day is a nationwide celebration that promotes the joy of reading and encourages literacy for children and teens. It was launched by the National Education Association (NEA) to inspire a love of books and lifelong learning.

🎯 Why It Matters

Reading supports:

Language development

Critical thinking skills

Imagination and creativity

Academic success

Emotional growth and empathy

It also helps close literacy gaps and promote educational equity.

📖 How Schools & Communities Celebrate

Guest readers in classrooms

Book drives and literacy events

Spirit days (dress as your favorite book character)

Reading challenges

Family literacy nights

🌟 The Bigger Message

Read Across America Day reminds us that:

Reading opens doors — to knowledge, opportunity, and understanding.

Women’s History Month is observed every year in the United States during March 💜📅 When & WhyWhen: MarchPurpose: To recog...
03/01/2026

Women’s History Month is observed every year in the United States during March 💜

📅 When & Why

When: March

Purpose: To recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements, and influence of women throughout history and in contemporary society

It grew from International Women’s Day (March 8) and was officially designated a national observance in 1987.

🌱 What Women’s History Month Honors

Women’s leadership, innovation, and resilience

Contributions across fields like education, science, arts, politics, healthcare, social work, and activism

The ongoing fight for equity, representation, and opportunity

It highlights both well-known figures and women whose work has historically been overlooked.

🎉 Ways to Observe

Learn about women leaders, past and present

Highlight women’s stories in schools or workplaces

Support women-owned businesses and organizations

Host discussions, panels, or reflections

Encourage mentorship and community building

💬 Why It Matters

Women’s History Month reminds us that:

History is richer, stronger, and more accurate when everyone’s stories are told.

02/28/2026

Our wonderful Therapists! To schedule an appointment using insurance, call Northeastern at 530-257-5000.
Prefer private pay and to meet at Lassen Intervention? Call 530-310-9423.
Visit us at LassenIntervention.com

02/27/2026

Last week Chief Branning attended a meeting with Senator Megan Dahle to discuss legislative concerns with bills in the area of Juvenile Justice, lack of Proposition 36 funding, Division of Juvenile Justice realignment and the loss of critical Pretrial funding.

Chief Henson from Sierra County, Chief Goldman from Nevada County Probation and Chief Svetich from Modoc County Probation Department also participated in the conversation.

As always, Senator Dahle has been an amazing champion for the unique issues rural counties face and we appreciate her time and attention to the important areas.

Rhonda M. Foley, LCSW, CATC IV, is a Lassen Intervention Supervisor. She has been working in the field of social work si...
02/25/2026

Rhonda M. Foley, LCSW, CATC IV, is a Lassen Intervention Supervisor. She has been working in the field of social work since 1997, beginning her own journey of recovery and realized early on she had a passion for helping others with substance abuse. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, parents and family members in various treatment settings. She is considered an expert in substance use disorder treatment and has helped develop several programs for various treatment modalities.

Asking for help is not weakness — it’s strength with self-awareness 💛🌱 Why Asking for Help Is Healthy1. It shows emotion...
02/25/2026

Asking for help is not weakness — it’s strength with self-awareness 💛

🌱 Why Asking for Help Is Healthy

1. It shows emotional intelligence.
Recognizing when you need support means you understand your limits and value your wellbeing.

2. It builds connection.
Humans are wired for community. Asking for help invites trust and deepens relationships.

3. It prevents burnout.
Trying to handle everything alone often leads to exhaustion, resentment, or overwhelm.

4. It models courage.
When you ask for help, you give others permission to do the same.

💬 Common Myths (That Aren’t True)

“I should be able to handle this myself.”

“I’ll be a burden.”

“People will think less of me.”

“Strong people don’t ask for help.”

Strong people know when support is needed.

🧠 What Asking for Help Really Says

It says:

“I value my health.”

“I don’t have to do this alone.”

“Community matters.”

“I trust you.”

02/25/2026

Our Lassen Intervention team-building was a meaningful success! Reinforcing our commitment to teamwork, communication, and shared purpose.

Becoming more grateful isn’t about forcing positivity — it’s about training your attention to notice what’s already pres...
02/23/2026

Becoming more grateful isn’t about forcing positivity — it’s about training your attention to notice what’s already present and meaningful 🌿

Here’s how to build gratitude in a realistic, sustainable way:

🌅 1. Start Small and Specific

Instead of “I’m grateful for my family,” try:

“I’m grateful for the text my friend sent today.”

“I’m grateful my coffee was warm this morning.”

“I’m grateful my body carried me through the day.”

Specific gratitude feels more real — and it sticks.

📝 2. Keep a Simple Gratitude Practice

Try one of these:

Write 3 things each night

Share one gratitude at dinner

Keep a note in your phone

Say one thing out loud in the morning

Consistency matters more than length.

🧠 3. Reframe Without Denying Reality

Gratitude isn’t pretending everything is fine. It’s holding both:

“This is hard.”

“And I’m thankful for ___.”

Both can be true at the same time.

👀 4. Look for Ordinary Goodness

Gratitude grows when you notice:

Small kindnesses

Comfort (blankets, sunlight, quiet)

Stability

Moments of peace

Personal growth

Most gratitude lives in the ordinary.

💛 5. Express It

Gratitude deepens when shared:

Send a thank-you message

Leave a positive review

Tell someone specifically what you appreciate

Write a short gratitude letter (even if you don’t send it)

🌿 6. Practice “Mental Subtraction”

Ask yourself:

“What would my life be like without this?”

It helps you see value in things you’ve grown used to.

⚖️ 7. Be Patient With Yourself

If you’re stressed, grieving, or overwhelmed, gratitude may feel hard. That’s okay. Start gently. Even one small acknowledgment is enough.

A Simple Daily Prompt

Before bed, ask:

“What went right today — even a little?”

World Day of Social Justice highlights the importance of fairness, equality, and human dignity for all. It focuses on is...
02/20/2026

World Day of Social Justice highlights the importance of fairness, equality, and human dignity for all. It focuses on issues like poverty, unemployment, gender equality, access to education, human rights, and social inclusion.

The day encourages individuals, communities, and governments to:

Address systemic inequalities

Promote decent work and economic opportunity

Stand up for marginalized and vulnerable populations

Commit to inclusive and sustainable societies

Ways people often observe the day

Learning about social justice issues locally and globally

Supporting organizations that work toward equity and human rights

Having conversations about fairness, access, and opportunity

Reflecting on how everyday actions can contribute to a more just world

Random Acts of Kindness Day is all about small, thoughtful actions that make a big difference — no planning, money, or r...
02/17/2026

Random Acts of Kindness Day is all about small, thoughtful actions that make a big difference — no planning, money, or recognition required.

A few easy ways people observe it:

Offer a genuine compliment or thank-you

Pay it forward (coffee, toll, parking meter)

Check in on someone who’s been on your mind

Leave a kind note for a coworker or neighbor

Donate time, items, or attention

Practice kindness toward yourself, too

It also comes right after Random Acts of Kindness Week, making it a perfect moment to carry that momentum forward.

02/16/2026

🧠💛 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training — Now Open for Registration
LCOE is continuing to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings to support parents, educators, and adults who work with teens. While recent state guidance around training requirements was clarified to apply specifically to staff working with students in grades 7–12, we are still moving forward with these sessions as scheduled.

This FREE training provides valuable tools to help adults recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth and connect students with appropriate support. Even when not mandated, the learning is timely, meaningful, and impactful.
📅 Multiple dates available
💻 Blended learning model
📍 In-person or virtual options

If you’ve already registered, you’ll receive a follow-up email with next steps. Questions are always welcome,we’re here to help.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/YMHFSPRING26

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