Stop the stigma of mental health issues

“In recognition of World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2019,” according to, Maya Lazos, Community Liaison, at, Vista del Mar-Behavioral Health Care Hospital, “we debuted the, ‘Stop the Stigma’ at the photo booth at the Ventura Chamber of Commerce ‘Haunted at the Harbor’ Business Expo. The interactive photo booth allows us to have a conversation … Read more

Advocating to Eradicate Stereotyping and Stigma

Diversity Collective

Recent Ventura Breeze Article by Carol Leish The Diversity Collective of Ventura County’s (www.diversitycollective.org) mission statement, according to program manager, Joseph Fummers, is: “To advocate and celebrate those in the LGBT community and those affected by AIDS.” The Diversity Collective is the organization of these annual events: Ventura County Pride; AIDS Walk Ventura; and, The … Read more