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HOPICS is proud to have been part of the effort that helped almost 28,000 LA county residents find a home. Today, the 2023 #Homeless Count Numbers dropped. The data of our impact speaks for itself. Now imagine what we could do if we had sustained resources. Homelessness in LA would be a thing of the past. Let's pass #MeasureA which is officially on the November ballot. Measure A is the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now measure. Time to celebrate our successes, learn from the roadblocks, and get to work. National Homelessness Law Center National Alliance to End Homelessness Greater LA Coalition on Homelessness Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)

It's also easy to not even notice you've become addicted to your phone. Have you tried one of these exercises to help combat that? 1. Delete your social media apps for a week. (Blew my mind how many times in an hour I look at my phone and remember I deleted it. It's really eye opening.) 2. After work (or any time), leave your phone at home and go for a 20-30min walk. Whatever 'emergency' comes during that window will keep for another 20-30min. Plus... you are not 911..... #repost #Fridaymood

“Bringing personal perspective to homeless care. Soon-to-be Med School grad’s family struggled in U.S. after fleeing war-torn Central America. He hasn’t forgotten.” #writtenby Alvin Powell #HarvardGazette

Have you experienced Relationship #burnout ? A result of romantic or platonic relationships due to conflicts, communication issues, or unmet needs. This can lead to feelings of resentment, disconnection and emotional exhaustion. Some healthy tips for relationship burnout: 1. Acknowledge how you feel, and to give it a name (angry, disconnected, distant, drained, etc). 2. Now that the ‘issue’ is named it becomes easier to address with your partner. (Remember, don’t just address the person, address the situation.) 3. Share, and listen, not to respond, but to gain clarity and understanding! Happy talking! #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #relationships #burnout #WellnessWednesday

Newly Minted #Newsletter is up and running. Signup at HOPICS.org if you haven't yet to get the newest and freshest peak into what we have in store. #HOPICS #southlosangeles

Looking for work? GREAT! We're looking to Hire! Needed: Clinical Case Managers apply here: https://shorturl.at/duUX2 Anisa Miller #werehiring #seekingwork #seekingjobs

Oh I really felt this. Holding onto that anger/hurt/unforgiveness/righteous indignation is not healthy or helpful. Justified? Maybe. Harmful? Definitely. Plus, we don't want to wait so long that the word 'regret' could be added to that already heavy list. Thoughts?

HOPICS was happy to lend our support in serving the #Community We've been at it since the 80's and have no plans of slowing down or stopping anytime soon. #fridaymood

How better to celebrate this Independence Day then by fighting for affordable housing? Housing = Independence. (This caption is writing itself 🤣) MEASURE A: LA Housing Solutions Ballot. ENDGAME: Permanent funding for Homeless Services in LA County. #measurea #affordablehousing #HOPICS 

#BURNOUT - can show up in a multitude of industries. Care Giver Burn Out is subtle and sneaky like a ninja. I've been there. "It's family. It's my responsibility to take care of them." It became easy to go too hard, too fast for too long. I found myself starting to resent my family member who needed my help. The moment I recognized it... I was like “OHHHH I’m done. This is not fair to her. Or to me.” And I stepped away from doing it. Which was sooooo hard. I felt guilty. But I was becoming no real use to her. I wasn't sleeping well. I was tired all the time, which started bleeding into not being as patient or gracious with her. I was burned out. So I chose to leave. If you can relate with any or all of these symptoms, you may be experiencing burn out. Try to plan out 10-15min for yourself everyday to be by yourself to breathe and ask yourself (without guilty) "What do I need?" And if the answer is "I need to walk away." Don't be harsh with yourself. Sincerely take into consideration what that would look like. You've got this. #mentalhealth #burnout #series #HOPICS #SPA6