Good Morning December!

We hope everyone has had the opportunity to meet with family, friends, and those close to you to find solace and healthy reflection as we engage with the holiday season and conclude a Thanksgiving weekend here in the US. Gratitude practices are key to developing good mental health and we hope that not only did this weekend give you something to be thankful for, but that it helped set yourself up for the month of December with some hope and excitement!

This Friday, 12/5, Darling Mental Health will be hosting a networking social for therapists, educators, advocates, and clients to connect with sex therapists, educators, and our team – we call it LAPOSH. Our goal is to create physical spaces that allow for community connection and resource networking for all marginalized groups of Worcester. All full-time therapists will be in attendance and are happy to answer any questions about seeking care or making referrals to them for services. Come check out our resource library in the waiting room and give us feedback of what else you may wish to see on our shelves or what recommendations you may need in seeking mental health care and advocacy that addresses and supports minority populations with inclusion and education for allies.

One of Worcester’s primary resources for sexual health, Aids Project Worcester, has recently been able to lift its restrictions on what population it serves for STI testing. For this we are grateful, because all people deserve access to free, confidential, and convenient testing to verify their sexual health statuses and now any adult may seek services without concern for falling into one of the high-risk categories.

As we approach the end of the calendar year, the Winter Solstice, and all of the associated holidays and traditions associated with the darkest day we here at Darling Mental Health hope you find good supports, entertainment, and joyful spaces to connect with others and cultivate resources for an authentic end of year season!