The Social Changery

09/18/2024

🌟 Your mental health journey matters. Remember, we can't let mental health challenges have the final word. Every step you take toward self-care makes a difference.

09/12/2024

Wearing a mask can help you stay healthy by keeping you from breathing in viruses and other germs in the air. It can also protect from wildfire smoke and other particles. The best kinds of masks are N95, KF94, and KN95 because the have better fit and filtration. Stay safe and breathe easy!😷

09/09/2024

See how I brush off life's setbacks? Very demure. Very mindful. 🧚

08/31/2024

Getting ready for Labor Day Weekend? 💃 Here's something to think about: Research shows that even a couple of drinks can mess with your sleep. Alcohol might help you fall asleep faster, but it can harm the quality of your sleep. And let's be real - bad sleep = low energy, mood swings, and just feeling off.

Check out the link in our bio or visit decodedca.org to learn about how substances impact your health.

05/18/2023

The Social Changery is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Mental Health Matters Day! We can’t wait to attend next week’s event in partnership with so many amazing organizations.

Come by and say hi from 11 am - 1pm . And help us support the great work of Mental Health America of California (MHAC) through the power of awareness, action and change.

10/19/2022

We’re growing our team again and hiring a Business Operations Manager.

You're the perfect match if you are highly motivated and have operations experience from a small business, non-profit, or start-up.

Apply to join our team or share this opportunity with friends and colleagues.

Position: Business Operations Manager Description: A job at The Social Changery is unlike any you’ve ever had. Our work is driven by strong values, dedicated passion, visionary principles, and community-led change. You will be challenged to think outside the box, expand your comfort zones, and suc...

10/14/2022

In partnership with California's Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), The Social Changery is working to create a better mental health ecosystem for our younger generation by centering the needs of those directly affected: California's youth -- and specifically youth within communities most at risk of mental health crises. Using the framework of human-centered design, The Social Changery has been traveling the state, partnering with community-based organizations (CBOs) to gather input and feedback from California's youth to re-design a state that serves the needs of their mental health.

By asking the question -- "Imagine traveling forward 5 years in time and waking up to a world in which the mental health and well-being of children and youth is cared for and supported in every part of their lives, what does this look like?" -- we are working to create a mental health ecosystem defined by and for youth. With best practices in mind, The Social Changery seeks to subvert the traditional narrative of top-down reform and instead build from the bottom up in partnership with those on the ground. We have truly heard radical thoughts from youth around the state and can't wait to share our findings with CYBHI to help them to . Follow along to watch our progress with the initiative!

10/12/2022

Learning can be fun! For our project, Cannabis Decoded, in partnership with Mobile Escape, we are creating 3 different edu-games to help teens develop healthy decision-making skills surrounding cannabis in fun, exciting, and entertaining environments. The Decoded game is an escape-room style game with three different ways to engage: tabletop, mobile and mail -- meaning it can be accessed almost anywhere. With interactive puzzles, a through line narrative, and debrief upon completion of the game, we are targeting specific learning outcomes which align with the goals of the Decoded Game, and the Decoded campaign as a whole. The Social Changery is always looking for new and compelling ways to educate the public on substance use and . We couldn't be more excited for the upcoming games -- if you'd like to try the escape game in person, come check out our booth at this year's APHA Summit in Boston for it's debut! Crack the code and learn the facts for the chance to win prizes. We hope to see you there.

09/30/2022

Did you know that education is often considered the ‘linchpin’ social determinant of health? 🎓

In a society with rising health care costs and an insurance system tied to employment status, education provides improved opportunities for employment and income. Lower education levels have been associated with a lower life expectancy, higher rates of morbidity, and poorer health behaviors.

Education is the one social determinant of health that when improved can have the ability to reduce disparities in all other areas. It is key to lifting people out of poverty, improving health outcomes, and reducing socioeconomic inequalities. This is why The Social Changery is proud to support the work of the California Community College system providing outreach to underserved communities throughout California!

09/28/2022

When California voters legalized cannabis for recreational use, they were promised a pathway for clearing past cannabis-related convictions. It was intended to right the injustices inflicted by the "nation’s war on drugs," which as we know, has disproportionately impacted communities of color. But despite a 2018 law intended to speed up and automate this process, tens of thousands of Californians have seen no action.

We have seen many cities and counties put forth initiatives to right the wrongs of "the war on drugs," but the fight for justice continues even long after the passing of Prop. 64. We must continue to advocate for those impacted by racial injustice.

Check out this article to learn more: https://loom.ly/sDR4vxw

More than 30,000 Californians are stuck with felonies, misdemeanors and other convictions on their records that should have been wiped 'automatically.'

09/27/2022

While we have many talents here at The Social Changery, one our strengths is developing campaigns targeting youth and young adults.

So, how do we engage young people in a campaign and move them to action? Well, we know that a young audience demands different communication methods. From aesthetics to language, attention spans, and experience, teens are just different.

Check out our youth campaigns, [Cannabis] Decoded & [Health] Decoded to learn more.

09/25/2022

The Changery started a book club! Every other week we meet as a team and dive into one of our favorite authors Brené Brown in her epic read, "Dare to Lead". Throughout our reading we've noticed that “Rumbling with Vulnerability” is at the core of daring leadership. We've been generating conversations about how we can implement the ideas from the book into our team culture and practice the examples in this book. At The Changery, we cultivate connection through our compassion and understanding. We use vulnerability to help us understand each other's perspectives and create better ways of working together. Join us in learning how to become daring leaders.