If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call Emergence Health Network at (915) 779-1800.
July 3 to August 3, 2021:
The El Paso County Judge’s Office, in coordination with the United Way of El Paso County and its El Paso United Family Resiliency Center, invites the community to participate in a “Month of Unity and Healing” to help light a path toward goodwill as we approach the two-year mark of the August 3rd, 2019 tragedy.
The series of events, conversations, and activities are meant to promote community-wide healing as well as foster an appreciation for El Paso’s rich history and heritage.
The El Paso United FRC is proud to host the "Love for El Paso" website and its calendar of events including:
Luminaria Drive-Thru on July 30 & 31 | Hosted by United Way and FRC - More Information Below
Healing Garden Unveiling on August 3, 2021 | Hosted by The County of El Paso - More Information Below
#LOVEFORELPASO #MONTHOFUNITYANDHEALING
ABOUT THE FRC
The El Paso United Family Resiliency Center (FRC), a program led by United Way of El Paso County, opened its doors on December 19, 2019 offering a place of healing and support dedicated to serving those directly and indirectly impacted by the August 3rd, 2019 tragedy. The main focus of the FRC is to disseminate information and assist community members in navigating the variety of services available in response to August 3rd.
TOGETHER WE REMEMBER.
TOGETHER WE HEAL.
Luminaria Remembrance: Drive-thru
Hosted by the El Paso United FRC
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Friday, July 30th - 8:30PM - 11:00PM
Saturday, July 31st - 8:30PM - 11:00PM
Honor the two-year mark by driving through a brightly lit Ascarate Park, which will be lined with luminarias intended to allow guests to remember and reflect together but safely at a distance. The luminaria pathway will symbolize the community’s road toward a resilient future. The luminaria pathway will also include the sounds and melodies of local musicians spread across the park. Attendees are encouraged to decorate their vehicles as a symbol of their #LOVEFORELPASO
Remembering at Home
El Pasoans can continue to pay their respects by placing a luminaria, on their porch or front door on the evening of
August 3rd.
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County of El Paso Healing Garden
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
August 3rd, 2021 | Open to the public on August 4th
Visit the County of El Paso Healing Garden created to be a welcoming place for individuals and families to find comfort, healing, and a place to honor those who lost their lives due to the August 3rd tragedy.
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Flavorful Healing
Virtual Event, Culinary Camp Puga on Facebook
Sunday, July 25th from 5PM - 8PM
Honor the two-year mark by joining Chef Christopher Puga in cooking a remembrance meal that will celebrate our culture’s richness through flavor and time with loved ones.
For ingredients and more information on joining please contact Chef Puga by email at chefchristopherpuga@gmail.com
Flavorful Healing
Virtual Event, Culinary Camp Puga on Facebook
Sunday, July 25th from 5PM - 8PM
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An Evening of Peaceful Partnerships
with Horses with Compadres Therapy
Compadres Therapy, Inc Location
Every Friday and Saturday night in July
from 6:30PM - 8:30PM
An Evening of Peaceful Partnerships
with Horses with Compadres Therapy
Compadres Therapy, Inc Location
Every Friday and Saturday night in July from 6:30PM- 8:30PM
Open to FRC participants only.
Honor the two-year mark by joining Compadres Therapy in their evening activities involving horses, as well as creative crafts and ranch focused activities. FRC Participants will be invited to conclude with the lighting of luminarias that will illuminate a memorial trail in honor of our 23.
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A Retrospective of a Year of Healing
with Creative Kids
504 San Francisco St. El Paso, TX 79901
Saturday, July 31st from 10AM-12PM
The Resiliency Art Program was created in partnership with the El Paso United Family Resiliency Center in 2020 to stimulate dialogue, promote tolerance and cross-cultural collaboration to heal from adversity. The intent is to create a capacity building tool utilizing the arts that fosters self-expression, empowers individuals to cope and grow regardless of what they are facing. Now, as we get close to the first anniversary of this well-received programming, Creative Kids will be hosting an artwork exhibition from all their students across this past year.
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Honor the two-year mark by joining CASFV’s prevention and intervention team in their physical activities that promote self-care, healthy relationships and community healing.
Virtual Session: Join here
Physical Friday- Move your Body, Free your Mind
with Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
Memorial Park, 1701 N Copia St, El Paso, TX 79930
Friday, July 30th from 10AM-12PM
Physical Friday- Move your Body, Free your Mind
with Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
Memorial Park, 1701 N Copia St, El Paso, TX 79930
Friday, July 30th from 10AM-12PM
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Wellness Wednesdays with
El Paso Child Guidance Center
Every Wednesday in July from 1PM-2PM
Honor the two-year mark by joining EPCGC in their series of body- based wellness sessions to relieve stress, promote unity in the community and commemorate the Day of Remembrance of August 3rd. English only.
Wellness Wednesdays with
El Paso Child Guidance Center
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Every Wednesday in July from 1PM-2PM
Jueves de Bienestar con
El Paso Child Guidance Center
Cada jueves en julio de 1PM-2PM
Jueves de Bienestar con
El Paso Child Guidance Center
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Cada jueves en julio de 1PM-2PM
Honre la marca de los dos años uniéndose a EPCGC en su serie de sesiones de bienestar corporal para aliviar el estrés, promover la unidad en la comunidad y conmemorar el Día del Recuerdo del 3 de agosto. Solo en español.
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Music in the Park with El Paso Pro Musica
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Every Saturday in July from 6PM-7PM
Honor the two-year mark by joining El Paso Pro Musica in their series of concerts that will feature wonderful musicians and ensembles. The concept of the program will be to provide music for soothing and healing in an outdoor environment.
Music in the Park with El Paso Pro Musica
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Every Saturday in July from 6PM-7PM
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Body Healing with
El Paso Child Guidance Center
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 from 10AM & 6PM
Honor the two-year mark by joining EPCGC in their series of body- based wellness sessions to relieve stress, promote unity in the community and commemorate the Day of Remembrance of August 3rd. Bilingual.
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Mindful Mondays with
Emergence Health Network
Live Virtual Sessions: Click here for EHN socials
Every Monday of July from 12PM-12:30PM
Honor the two-year mark by joining Emergence Health Network’s Community Recovery Center in their guided mindfulness meditations through their Facebook page. Videos will also be archived on Facebook for access outside of designated live presentations. English only.
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Storytelling: How to Safeguard Your Sharing
with Emergence Health Network
Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) Clinic, 8730 Boeing Ave, El Paso, TX 79925
Every Tuesday of July from 5PM-6PM
Honor the two-year mark by joining Emergence Health Network for a workshop on how to tell your story in a way that is safe for yourself and those around you. This workshop will include the do’ s and don'ts for safeguarding your mental health when talking to others about your experiences, as well as how to reduce potential harm from hearing about difficult experiences of others. English only.
Seating is limited. Must RSVP by calling Jessica Hernandez at 915-301-2825 or email jhernandez@ehnelpaso.org
Historias: Como Proteger Su Uso Compartido
con Emergence Health Network
Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) Clinic, 8730 Boeing Ave, El Paso, TX 79925
Todos los jueves de julio de 5PM - 6PM
Honre la marca de los dos años uniéndose a Emergence Health Network para un taller sobre cómo contar su historia de una manera segura para usted y quienes lo rodean. Este taller incluirá lo que se debe y no se debe hacer para salvaguardar su salud mental cuando hable con otros sobre sus experiencias, así como también cómo reducir el daño potencial al escuchar las experiencias difíciles de otros. Solo español.
Preinscríbase aquí. Espacio limitado, por favor de confirmar su asitencia llamando a Jessica Hernandez en 915-301-2825 o por correo electronico jhernandez@ehnelpaso.org
Todos los jueves de julio de 5PM-6PM - En Español
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Wellness Wednesdays
with Emergence Health Network
Live Virtual Sessions: Click here for EHN socials
Every Wednesday of July from 12PM-12:30PM
Honor the two-year mark by joining Emergence Health Network’s Community Recovery Center in their discussions on how to enhance our overall wellness. Videos will also be archived on Facebook for access outside of designated live presentations. English only.
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Helping Helpers
with Emergence Health Network
Virtual Session: Click here for EHN socials
Thursday, July 29th from 9AM-10AM or 5PM-6PM
Honor the two-year mark by joining Emergence Health Network for their seminar where they will provide information on compassion fatigues and vicarious trauma. This one-hour seminar will be offered at two different times for the convenience of professionals and first responders ( i.e. law enforcement, fire, EMS, medical frontline workers, etc.) affected by the August 3rd tragedy. Must RSVP to receive ZOOM link. Call Jessica Hernandez at 915-301-2825 or email jhernandez@endelpaso.org to RSVP.
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Expressions of Hope & Healing:
A Community Art Exhibition
with Emergence Health Network
Virtual Gallery
Submissions accepted from July 6th- July 16th
Gallery Exhibition from July 14th- August 3rd
Honor the two-year mark by joining Emergence Health Network in their art healing initiative. EHN will be showcasing visual artwork created by FRC/CRC clients and staff that will highlight the power of healing and resiliency in the face of adversity.
Artwork will also be displayed at EHN’s Administrative Office downtown at 201 East Main Street 6th floor and in the lobby area of the 1st floor of EHN’s office building located in the Sunflower Bank 201 East Main Street
Deadline to submit artwork and entry form is Wednesday July 14, 2021 at the following locations: EHN Outpatient Clinic 1551 Montana Ave open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm or at the EHN Clinic at 8730 Boeing Ave Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 9 am – 5:30 pm
For more information contact Toni Beltran at tbeltran@ehnelpaso.org
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