Our blog tackles the intersection of mental health and social justice.  We explore practical strategies for well-being, delve into the connection between social advocacy and mental health, and provide accessible resources to support your journey. 

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Real Talk: Faces, Stories, and Compassion in Homelessness - Everyone Counts OC

Real Talk: Faces, Stories, and Compassion in Ho...

Kelli Smithgall

In dark alleys and street corners, through populated areas and the secluded stretches of the beach, to train stations, we looked past the things that set us apart and saw...

Real Talk: Faces, Stories, and Compassion in Ho...

Kelli Smithgall

In dark alleys and street corners, through populated areas and the secluded stretches of the beach, to train stations, we looked past the things that set us apart and saw...

Navigating Grit in Homelessness Advocacy_B and W Photo of Homeless Youth Asleep on Ground with Skateboard next to his feet.

Navigating Grit in Homelessness Advocacy

Kelli Smithgall

Navigate the challenges of homelessness advocacy—no magic fix, just humanity at work to reduce impact, raise awareness, and end stigmas. Battling burnout, politics, and indifference, we persist. Allies, your impact...

Navigating Grit in Homelessness Advocacy

Kelli Smithgall

Navigate the challenges of homelessness advocacy—no magic fix, just humanity at work to reduce impact, raise awareness, and end stigmas. Battling burnout, politics, and indifference, we persist. Allies, your impact...

Perspective in Practice: Aboriginal Elders' Healing Wisdom_Involvd Social Advocacy Clothing Brand

Perspective in Practice: Australian Aboriginal ...

Kelli Smithgall

Explore the wisdom of Aboriginal elders in Australia, their traditions, and resilience in the face of adversity. Discover lessons on healing, hope, and cultural resurgence for personal growth and community...

Perspective in Practice: Australian Aboriginal ...

Kelli Smithgall

Explore the wisdom of Aboriginal elders in Australia, their traditions, and resilience in the face of adversity. Discover lessons on healing, hope, and cultural resurgence for personal growth and community...

Christian Values and Social Justice: Finding the Common Ground in the "Woke" Debate

Christian Values and Social Justice: Finding th...

Kelli Smithgall

"Sinners" and "socialists": Labels won't heal our fractures. Delving into the contradiction between some Christians criticizing "woke culture" and the core values of love, compassion, and acceptance —  historical roots...

Christian Values and Social Justice: Finding th...

Kelli Smithgall

"Sinners" and "socialists": Labels won't heal our fractures. Delving into the contradiction between some Christians criticizing "woke culture" and the core values of love, compassion, and acceptance —  historical roots...

The Misguided Belief That Mindset and Attitude Determine Success

The Misguided Belief That Mindset and Attitude ...

Kelli Smithgall

Mindset isn't magic: Success faces real barriers like race, gender, and poverty. This post dives beyond the "think positive, achieve anything" narrative to examine the real factors that impact success....

The Misguided Belief That Mindset and Attitude ...

Kelli Smithgall

Mindset isn't magic: Success faces real barriers like race, gender, and poverty. This post dives beyond the "think positive, achieve anything" narrative to examine the real factors that impact success....

Mental Health (Respect Empathy)

Respect & Empathy: Mental Health Realities

Mike Mahoney

Today in the U.S. one in five adults – nearly 46 million people – experience mental illness, with one in 25 battling more serious conditions, such as bipolar disorder and...

Respect & Empathy: Mental Health Realities

Mike Mahoney

Today in the U.S. one in five adults – nearly 46 million people – experience mental illness, with one in 25 battling more serious conditions, such as bipolar disorder and...