News & Events
Much of our work involves measuring the difference others make. Getting involved and making our own difference is also an important part of who we are as individuals and as an organization.
With this being the start of a new month, we wanted to share some things to do, from a distance, in San Diego this June.
June 1–4
The Story of Plastic screening and panel
View the film The Story of Plastic, courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation and on June 4 at 7 p.m., register to watch a Zoom panel discussion of plastic experts.
June 5
Virtual First Friday at Liberty Station Arts District
Live dance, pottery wheel demos, storytelling, and more begins at 3 pm.
June 16
Celebration of Heroes Blood & Food Drive
Support the American Red Cross by donating blood at Pechanga Arena or participating in the food drive to benefit the North County Food Banks.
3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June 18
Summer Solstice At Home Pop Up Event
Receive food from your favorite Del Mar Village restaurants, tune in to live music, and watch an ocean web cam. Who needs Powerhouse Park?
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This week we were uplifted by stories of hope, positivity, and life!
- This week on America’s Got Talent, San Diego’s Voices of Our City Choir, made up of persons experiencing homelessness, wowed audiences and received a Golden Buzzer taking them to the finale. Watch their performance and learn their story here.
- As the typically vibrant Gaslamp District went silent, artists turned the boarded-up storefronts into colorful paintings and positive messages. Messages read “Things will be okay,” and included messages of love, hope, and strength. Read about the transformation here.
- The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park have been staying busy! This week the Zoo took 300 high school students on a virtual tour through the elephant exhibit, followed by a stop at the giraffes encounter. Read about it here. At the Safari Park, two rhino calves explored the savanna for the first time. Read about the calves here.
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This study provides the first general population evidence suggesting that the use of high-potency cannabis is associated with mental health and addiction. Limiting the availability of high-potency cannabis may be associated with a reduction in the number of individuals who develop cannabis use disorders, the prevention of cannabis use from escalating to a regular behavior, and a reduction in the risk of mental health disorders.
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CCR will be presenting virtually at the 2020 Substance Use Disorder Statewide Conference in August! This conference is an opportunity to network and learn about the important issues and trends affecting SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery. The conference program balances valuable workshops and sessions for county leaders, SUD treatment providers, counselors, prevention groups, SUD researchers and academics, SUD policymakers and advocates, community organizations, and those in recovery.
We are very excited to be discussing What We’ve Learned Since Marijuana was Legalized.
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During our Pacific Southwest Listening Sessions for Prevention Practitioners on doing prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic, a concern that was frequently raised was about local and state marijuana policies and regulations shifting to accommodate businesses during COVID-19 restrictions without public health considerations. Some of the questions raised during these sessions included concerns about the increased availability of marijuana in the COVID-19 environment. Others expressed concern about marijuana dispensaries being deemed essential businesses by state leaders. Many were concerned that these new practices will contribute to increased substance misuse and continue beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
To respond to these concerns, we are holding this important discussion session with experts in this area. If you share these concerns, please join us to learn how YOU can be a champion for prevention!
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