ARS AND PACIFIC CLINICS PARTNER TO HOLD UPCOMING COMMUNITY FORUMS
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Monday, November 19th, 2012
ARS community forums
GLENDALE-The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA and
Pacific Clinics have partnered to organize a series of community
forums addressing important mental health and social issues. The
first set of four workshops will be held each Wednesday from November
28 through December 19 with topics covering Substance Abuse & Drug
Addiction; Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Anxiety;
Issues of Immigrants; and Divorce and Child Custody, respectively.
Each forum has been designed to feature an expert panel of speakers
and moderator, whose field of expertise in these topics will provide
a wealth of information in English and Armenian to the public. “As we
apply the principles of the ARS mission to advance the social welfare
of our communities, we are proud to partner with Pacific Clinics by
offering these forums to disseminate information and build awareness
among our community members, to help them and their families deal
with their daily challenges,” said Lena Bozoyan, Chairperson of the
ARS Regional Executive Board.
Admission is free. All young adults and adults are highly encouraged
to take part in these informative forums. The panelists will also be
available to answer any questions from the public.
For additional information, contact the ARS Regional Headquarters at
(818) 500-1343 or [email protected].
Forum details follow: Substance Abuse & Drug Addiction Wednesday,
November 28, 2012 – 6-8 pm Armenag Der Bedrossian Hall at St. Mary’s
Church (500 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA) Panelists: Garo Ghazarian,
Esq., Sgt. Greg Afsharian (Pasadena Police Department), Angelique
Shirvanian (Action Parent & Teen Support Programs), Kevin Babayan, MA,
CDAC; Matt Zakarian, Community Lead Officer (Glendale Police Dept.)
Moderator: Suzanne Douzmanian, Chairperson, Armenian Advisory Board,
Pacific Clinics Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Anxiety
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 – 6-8 pm Glendale Youth Center (211
W. Chestnut St., Glendale, CA) Panelists: Charles Pilavian, PsyD;
Ida Karayan, PsyD, LMFT, CBT; Sarkis Arevian, MD (Board Certified
Psychiatrist) Moderator: Arakel Davtian, M.D. (Board Certified
Psychiatrist) Issues of Immigrants: Acculturation, Adaptation &
Generational Conflicts Wednesday, December 12, 2012 – 6-8 pm Glendale
Youth Center (211 W. Chestnut St., Glendale, CA) Panelists: Levon
Jernazian, PhD; Viken Yacoubian, PhD Moderator: Tamar Tufenkdjian
Divorce and Child Custody Wednesday, December 19, 2012 – 6-8 pm
Glendale Youth Center (211 W. Chestnut St., Glendale, CA) Panelists:
Rev. Ghevond Kirazian, Maral Babian, PhD, PsyD; Mariam Vanounts, MFT
Moderator: Suzanne Douzmanian, Chairperson, Armenian Advisory Board,
Pacific Clinics The ARS of Western USA, established in 1984 and with
regional headquarters in Glendale, CA, has 27 chapters and more than
1,500 members in five western states. The ARS-WUSA operates a Social
Services Division, a Child, Youth, and Family Guidance Center, and
funds numerous youth programs, scholarships and relief efforts.
For further information, please visit or call
818-500-1343.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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