July 18, 2024 Wellness focused series for young people kicks off July 22

The Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC) and Youth Advisory Board's "July-o-Ween" Wellness Week kicks off Monday, July 22 and runs through Friday, July 26. Young people ages 16 to 26 years old with experience in foster care, juvenile justice, behavioral health and homelessness are invited to join theme-oriented workshops focused on the importance of mental and physical wellness.

At the Transition-Age Youth (TAY) Division, programming is focused around the Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Intellectual, Physical, Occupational, Spiritual, Social and Financial. The aim of Wellness Week is to provide learning opportunities in each of the eight dimensions, promote preventative health and wellbeing skills and connect youth to services at the TAY Division and beyond.

Participants who RSVP to these in-person events will receive workshop supplies, wellness packs, meals and a small prize for each workshop, as well as be entered into a raffle to win big ticket wellness prizes at the closing barbecue. Space is limited for some workshops and sending an RSVP ahead of time is encouraged.

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Social Worker and HCTAYC Youth Organizer Rosemary Shultz said the "July-o-Ween" theme speaks to the "lighthearted nature and silliness" of summer activities. "The event is an amazing time for bonding, community connection and resource sharing," she said.

Participants can RSVP 48 hours in advance by emailing [email protected] or calling 707-476-4922. All workshops except the Madaket Boat ride will be held at the TAY Division at 433 M St. in Eureka. Transportation is available upon request. Rapid COVID-19 tests and masks will be available by request as well. Visit HumboldtGov.org/TAY for a list of Wellness Week events.

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