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The Dangers of Substance Use Among Youth: Why It’s Time to Act
Substance use among youth is among the most frightening and confusing challenges a care provider, family member, or loved one can encounter.
Hanna Center grant will help fund mental health hub
It helps the center to break down silos between providers and create a comprehensive webof support for each client, with a goal of increasing health outcomes and decreasing healthdisparities among the highest-need families in Sonoma Valley.
International Transgender Day of Visibility: The simplicity of giving space
When you look in the mirror, do you recognize who you see? Do you feel comfortable in your skin? Do you ever question who you see in the mirror, who you are as a person?
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All Stories
Brendan – Alum Success Story
The biggest thing I got out of Hanna was learning how to take time to assess and make choices for my life going forward. I was able to gain mentorship and guidance from the teachers and staff within Hanna, which helped me make big decisions in my life moving forward.
Arthur – Alum Success Story
I was with Hanna for five total years, graduating in 2017. During my stay, I was fortunate to have many staff and peers who really believed in me and pushed me to improve. One major skill I learned at Hanna is time management which has helped me be productive since leaving.
Anthony Garcia – Hanna RES Staff Member
Coordinator for the Alverno House
Hanna’s Residential Program plays a large role in the trauma-informed care and character development of our youth, responsible for all aspects of the boy’s days and nights outside of school hours.
Cool Kid – Isaac Carapia
saac Carapia is nearing the end of his high school career and is excited to see where life is going to take him. Originally from Santa Rosa, 17-year-old Isaac has been at Hanna Center High School for four years.
Victor Paredes
Midway into his freshman year at Vallejo High School in 2019, Victor’s mom pulled him out, fearing for his safety after learning that he had recently joined a gang.
Why I Support Hanna Center – Rick Airaudi
Rick Airaudi and his family began monthly donations to Hanna not long after Hanna was established in 1945. Rick’s father, Claude, started the tradition, which continues to this day.
Events
Understanding & Treating Youth Substance Use
Substance use remains a deeply concerning and challenging issue for many young people and their families. This webinar-format training will provide a deep understanding as to why adolescents use substances and why these behaviors are particularly challenging from a neurological and developmental perspective.
Trauma- Responsive Sonoma
This virtual workshop describes everyday communication skills that can be utilized with anyone, anywhere to nurture peaceful crisis resolution as well as detailing more concentrated efforts during an interaction with an agitated individual to de-escalate and support safety.
De-escalation and Conflict Resolution for Social Service Providers
This virtual workshop describes everyday communication skills that can be utilized with anyone, anywhere to nurture peaceful crisis resolution as well as detailing more concentrated efforts during an interaction with an agitated individual to de-escalate and support safety.
Hanna Center’s Annual Gala – ‘New Beginnings’
We invite you to join us for a special evening celebrating New Beginnings at Hanna Center.
Join us for an intimate, al fresco dinner on our patio.
Together, we’ll salute spring, a season of rebirth;
honor the fresh starts offered to our youth; and toast to the new beginnings of our incoming programs.
Hanna Institute Summit
At the 2023 Institute Summit, we will gather to learn what we can do to support children from birth to age 18 who are homeless, undocumented, or involved in the foster system.