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Better Breathers Program

Happy Chef The next Better Breathers Club, Dr. Ed Wignall PhD and Mary Delasantos INHC, CN will begin a HEALING WEIGHT LOSS DIET CLASS.

Everyone is invited -- the information applies to everyone, not only those that have COPD.

Better Breathers Club meets on the Third Thursday of the month, December 20th, at 5:00 pm in the HCHF meeting room at 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Ste. 101

#YOUmatter Support Group

The #YOUmatter; Peer to Peer Support for survivors of suicide loss will meet Saturday, December 15 at 9:00 am. in the HCHF meeting room at 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Ste. 101

Andy Chaet, Grief Counselor will be present to provide coping skills & tools to deal with loss, along with the group support.

Donuts and Coffee will be served.

Newcomers are always welcome.

SAP & Bloom 365 Training

Training is January 3 and 4 from 9 am to 4 pm.

18 years an older are welcome, there is no experience needed!

SAP- Student Assistance Program is a school-based program designed to support kids! Support groups build RESILIENCE and give kids a safe place to share. Resilient kids are ready to learn!

Bloom 365- Addresses the root cause of bullying, dating abuse, and violence. They work to assure young people to have a voice.

if you are interested call 928-733-5008 to reserve your place in the training.

Arizona Tax Credit

Your State Income Tax can benefit our Lake Havasu Community! You can help by paying your State Income Tax with a Tax Credit to the Havasu Community Health Foundation. Contact us at 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Suite 101 or (928) 453-8190

Programs that qualify are The Food Bank, Veterans Health Awareness, and SAP-Student Assisted Program.

Download a copy of the Tax Credit Form here

Return the copy of the Tax Credit Form with a check!

WEAA Wise Up Series

The first of our Wise Up lecture series is

Friday, January 11th, 9:30 am to 11:00 am

at the LHC Senior Center, 450 Acoma Blvd. S

Beware of Scams

Detective Michael Fuller and Debi Pennington, of the Better Business Bureau will speak about scams and how to protect yourself.

Click the READ MORE button to learn more about this month's speakers.

Winter Health Fair

Our winter health fair will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019.

We are looking for vendors and sponsors for this event. Visit our information page for details.

As always, fair attendance is free.

Desperado 2019

Our 2018 benefit concert was such a success we are bringing back Desperado in 2019! This time, they'll be here for 2 nights -- February 1 & 2.
Click here for all the details. You'll find links to purchase tickets or be an event sponsor. We look forward to seeing you there!

Line Dance on the Bridge 2019

This is an exciting event that benefits the programs of Havasu Community Health Foundation. Gather your friends and have fun while helping us provide low-cost health-screening programs, support groups and health education in the Havasu Community.

Sunday, February 24, 2019, 2:30 pm.

Click here to go to the information page with details and links to dance videos, online registration forms, sponsor forms and more.

Drivers Needed

Drivers Needed for Veteran's Treatment Court

Drivers will provide:

· Curbside service for veterans in LHC Veterans Treatment Court.

· Drive throughout the LHC, Parker, Bullhead and Kingman area.

· Transport Veterans to Testing, Court or Counseling services.

· Be available Monday through Friday.

· Rotate with other drivers, be on call for 1 week periods.

To apply:

· Complete an application at Havasu Community Health Foundation.

· Provide valid Arizona Drivers License.

· Provide current 3 year driving record from Motor Vehicle Department.

Veterans Health Awareness - Backpack Project

Join Havasu Community Health Foundation in supporting our homeless veterans with backpacks filled with health & hygiene products. Drop off any of the items in the next section, (click Read More) at our office. Cash donations are also accepted for expenses related to this and other veteran’s programs.

Dementia Connection of Havasu Support Meetings

Dementia Connection of Havasu holds regular support group meetings the first, second and third Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 pm. Meetings in May will be held the 8th and 15th..

Meetings are held in the HCHF Learning Center in the Shambles, 2126 McCulloch Blvd. N. Ste. 5 & 7.

An activity group is provided for your loved one. Please call 928-453-8190 to make a reservation.

Walker of the Month - December 2018

Gloria hart is our walker for December. She is 68 years young and has been married for 49 years this month! Congratulations Jim and Gloria!! That’s pretty awesome!! They have 2 sons, Jonathan and Geoffrey, 4 grandsons: Jayden, Brendon, Camden and Tyler and a granddaughter Piper. They have lived in Havasu full time since 2005 but bought their first house in 2001 as a vacation home. They moved from Fountain Valley, California, and she is a beach girl all the way!!! She is retired but volunteers in a 1^st grade classroom at Havasupai School.

HHWC Saturday Walking Group

Put your walking shoes on and join the Havasu Healthy Striders on Saturdays at 6:30 am--gotta beat the heat!

Meet them in Rotary Park near the swimming area. Every one is welcome!

Community Events

Terros Mobile Crisis Services HCHF is helping to spread the word about Terros Health. Terros provides 24 hour mobile crises services to the Havasu community. If you or someone you know is facing a mental health emergency, support is available at no cost, 24/7 through Health Choice Integrated Care's crisis line, operated by Crisis Response Network. Call 1-877-756-4090. This service is free of charge and open to everyone regardless of insurance status. Click here to view and download their flyer.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - NAMI Havasu announces new monthly program. Family Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, in the Havasu Community Health Foundation meeting room at 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Suite 101. This group is for family members and close friends of a person with mental illness. Participants must be age 18 or over. Download a flyer here. For more information call Keenan Norman, 760-662-4448 or email Chaplain Joy Smith at songsofsoul@aol.com

Grief Support Group, Hospice of Havasu meets Wednesdays from 10-11AM and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30PM at 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. (Hospice of Havasu main office). Anyone from the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one can participate free of charge. Call Hospice of Havasu at 928-453-2111 for more information.

Caregiver Support Group, Hospice of Havasu. Meets every Tuesday from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. (at the main Hospice of Havasu office). Anyone from the community who is care-giving can participate free of charge. Call Hospice of Havasu at 928-453-2111 for more information.

Community CPR Classes Offered by Havasu Regional Medical Center

You are encouraged to attend ONE of the sessions to learn Hands-Only CPR and the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Held at the HRMC Learning Centre, 1785 McCulloch Blvd. (across from K-Mart and next to Havasu Surgery Center, entrance in the back). This course is FREE to the community. This is not a card-earning course. Monthly Meetings, 6 pm to 7 pm: Days vary, see attached flyer. . Reservations are not required. Download a schedule here.

Nar-Anon Family Group, Serenity on the Lake meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at 2041 Swanson Ave, the Alano Club. The group gives hope and help for family and friends of addicts.

Heart Association Life Check

Did you complete "My Life Check Assessment" at our recent A Fair of the Heart?

If you did, it's time for a check up. If you didn't it's time to start. Click the picture to the right, then click the link on the American Heart Association page to complete your assessment. Returnees will need to re-enter information -- (The American Heart Association does not retain your data for privacy reasons).

Did you make changes that improved your health score? Let's keep at it and become the healthiest we can be!

Low Cost Lab And Health Screenings

Low cost lab and health screenings are available year round. One of our core values is to help everyone in our community access common wellness screenings. The Cancer Association of Havasu and HcHF are working together to provide several lab screenings to achieve that goal.

Opportunities to Support Havasu Community Health Foundation

Opportunities to Support Havasu Community Health Foundation

There are a variety of opportunities to support HCHF directly or by supporting various activities and fundraising events in Lake Havasu. You will find our Report to Donors on our website. Sponsorship of our Public Relations Tools allows the Foundation to "get the word out" about all the events and programs that benefit the community.

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