Lassen Intervention

03/28/2026

03/27/2026

🌍 Earth Hour

Earth Hour is a global environmental movement where people turn off their lights for one hour to show support for the planet.

🕯️ When Is It?

Earth Hour takes place annually on the last Saturday in March, typically from 8:30–9:30 PM local time.

🌱 Who Started It?

It was launched by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in 2007 and has grown into a worldwide event observed in more than 190 countries.

💡 What It Symbolizes

Turning off the lights represents:

Commitment to climate action

Awareness of energy use

Collective responsibility for the environment

Hope for a sustainable future

🌎 How People Participate

Switching off non-essential lights for one hour

Hosting candlelight gatherings

Reflecting on environmental impact

Planning long-term sustainability actions

Sharing awareness online

🌿 Beyond the Hour

Earth Hour is about more than 60 minutes. It encourages ongoing actions such as:

Reducing energy consumption

Supporting conservation efforts

Minimizing waste

Making eco-friendly lifestyle choices

Small actions, when taken together, create powerful change.

03/26/2026

Elizabeth Darley has enjoyed raising her family in the giving community of Lassen County for over 25 years. Mrs. Darley began her career, serving in Lassen County Schools with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Hearing sciences. Deepening her spirituality, she earned a Degree from Global University and is now a licensed minister. Mrs. Darley lives her life motto out with: “We are all students of life, and we’re here for a purpose, on purpose.”

03/25/2026

Shayla J. Ashmore is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of counseling experience, including Child Abuse Treatment therapy at the non-profit Lassen Family Services in Susanville and seven years in private practice. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a journalism degree from the University of Kansas. She also has experience as a newspaper editor, television news reporter and anchor, magazine feature writer and radio news reporter and announcer. She is married and has four grown children and lives in Susanville.

03/24/2026

Would your business or organization like to have a booth at the 13th Annual Walk-A-Mile on Saturday April 11th?
*No fee for food or craft vendor booths*

For more information please call (530) 257-5459.

03/24/2026

Rhonda M. Foley, LCSW, CATC IV, has been working in the field of social work since 1997. She began her own journey of recovery and realized early on she had a passion for helping others with substance abuse. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, parents and family members in various treatment settings. In 1999 she began with Positive Action Center, an adolescent and adult SUD treatment program at Chapman Medical Center, in Orange County, Ca. In 2002 she became Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor then graduated with her B.S. in Human Services in 2004. She is considered an expert in substance use disorder treatment and has helped develop several programs for various treatment modalities. In 2008 Rhonda assisted with the fine tuning of Coastal Mountain Youth Academy, a diversion sober high school, providing adolescent, parent and family groups. In 2009, as the Chemical Dependency Director at Crittenton Services for Children and Families, she developed the SUD programs for residential foster care, parenting classes for wrap around services, and provided foster parents with drug education.

She went on to complete her MSW at USC in 2013. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2017. Rhonda is also experienced in treating co-occurring disorders such as trauma, PTSD, bi-polar, major depressive and anxiety disorders. She moved to Susanville in 2015 to accept a position as a clinician at HDSP here in Lassen County.

03/23/2026

Stronger together at Lassen Intervention! Taking time to build connection, trust, and teamwork…so we can better support our community 💙

03/23/2026

Christena Parker-Petersen has her ASW and previously practiced in West Jordan, UT. She has experience in providing mental health counseling in residential treatment centers for adults and adolescents servicing a variety of mental health concerns. She has provided individual, family, and group services for adolescents with behavioral, substance, and mental health issues primarily focused on reuniting and strengthening the family system. She serviced adults in residential treatment for substance use and mental health concerns providing individual and group therapy. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outside hiking, rock climbing and searching for new places to explore.

03/23/2026

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03/22/2026

💧 World Water Day

World Water Day is observed every year on March 22 to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of water resources.

🌊 Why It Matters

Water is essential for:

Drinking and sanitation

Agriculture and food production

Health and hygiene

Ecosystem balance

Economic development

Yet billions of people worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation services.

🌍 Who Leads It?

World Water Day was established by the United Nations in 1993. Each year focuses on a specific theme related to water and global sustainability.

🚰 Key Issues Highlighted

Water scarcity

Pollution and contamination

Climate change impacts

Access and equity

Sustainable infrastructure

🌱 Ways to Observe

Conserve water at home

Fix leaks and reduce waste

Learn about local water sources

Support clean water initiatives

Educate others about water access challenges

💙 Core Message

Water is not just a resource — it’s a human right and a shared responsibility.

03/21/2026

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on March 21 🌍✊🏽

📅 Why March 21 Matters

The date commemorates the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa, when peaceful protesters opposing apartheid pass laws were killed. The day was established by the United Nations to reaffirm the global commitment to ending racial discrimination.

🌱 What the Day Focuses On

This observance calls attention to:

Racism, racial discrimination, and xenophobia

Systemic and structural inequities

Hate speech and racial violence

The importance of equality, dignity, and human rights for all

It is both a day of remembrance and action.

✨ Ways People Observe the Day

Learning about the history and impact of racial discrimination

Holding conversations about race, equity, and inclusion

Supporting organizations that work toward racial justice

Reflecting on personal and collective responsibility

Promoting policies and practices that advance equality

💬 The Core Message

Ending racial discrimination requires:

Awareness, accountability, and sustained action — not just words.

03/20/2026

Sheryl Betz is an associate marriage and family therapist who graduated with her masters degree in counseling psychology in 2014. Sheryl has been working with children and their families ages 2 and up specializing in ADHD, high functioning autism, and other behavioral and mental health issues. Sheryl also has extensive experience with adolescents in group homes, children in foster care, and adults in correctional facilities. Sheryl offers a non-judgmental safe space for children, adolescents and correctional facilities. She offers a non-judgmental safe space for children, adolescents and their families to move through, heal their trauma, and change maladaptive behaviors. Sheryl Betz