Local therapists and community providers gather for a meet & greet at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos JJAB Resource Specialist Siri Anand Khalsa introduces herself to the large group. Courtesy/JJAB
Los Alamos JJAB News:
Together with Los Alamos Family Council, Los Alamos JJAB hosted a Meet and Greet for local therapists and community providers Tuesday, Oct. 17. The event was held at Fuller Lodge and attended by more than 35 local professionals.
The Meet and Greet allowed participants to network and discuss important issues facing youth in Los Alamos County. Rich discussions were held about gaps in local youth services, current youth issues and self-care for those in helping roles.
The Meet and Greet events were initially organized by the LAPS Counseling Team and taken over in 2019 by former JJAB Executive Director Lisa Zuhn and LAPS Prevention Specialist Kristine Coblentz. The event started with the idea that all the professionals working with youth in the Los Alamos community should have a way to connect. Since then, the Meet and Greets have grown in attendance, and participant feedback indicates they find the events meaningful. One participant at this year’s event shared, “I found it valuable to introduce myself to others in the community and hear other valuable offerings/providers/events that were happening.”
About Los Alamos JJAB:
Los Alamos JJAB is a non-profit organization focusing on the needs of youth with an emphasis on reducing youth risk behaviors, facilitating positive youth development and building resiliency. For additional information on services/programs, visit www.losalamosjjab.com.
Los Alamos Family Council:
Los Alamos Family Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes emotional and social well-being through education, prevention and counseling. For additional information on services/programs visit www.la-fc.org.
JJAB Executive Director Rachel Mohr-Richards stands by as local therapist Cat Fite introduces herself. Courtesy/JJAB
Providers from Los Clinicas Del Norte. Courtesy/JJAB
A few of the JJAB Resource Specialists waiting to greet participants as they arrive. Courtesy/JJAB