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What is MPK Hope?
The MPK Hope Resiliency Center, located in Monterey Park, CA, aims to provide support and healing to individuals directly or indirectly affected by the tragic events that occurred in January 2023. Our mission is to foster a resilient community by building strength, promoting recovery, and providing comprehensive support and recovery services.
Community Events
The center hosts vigils, memorials, and community gatherings to honor victims, foster healing, and strengthen solidarity while advocating for violence prevention.
Linkage to Resources
Case managers collaborate with families to assess their needs and connect them to social services, while the center leverages strong partnerships to ensure seamless referrals for legal aid, housing support, financial assistance, and more.
Therapeutic Services
Licensed therapists provide individual, family, and group counseling to address trauma, grief, and mental health, while play therapy, art therapy, and other holistic approaches support children and teens in processing their experiences.
Our Activities
Events
Qi Gong (氣功)Thu, May 01Monterey Park
Music Therapy for Grief (悲傷音樂治療)Fri, May 02Monterey Park
Self-Defense Class (自衛課程)Mon, May 05Monterey Park
Good Sleep for Emotional Wellbeing for Older Adults Workshop (睡眠與健康) - DMHMon, May 05Monterey Park
Chair Yoga (椅子瑜伽)Tue, May 06Monterey Park
Art Therapy (正念藝術)Tue, May 06Monterey Park
Crocheting (鉤針編織)Wed, May 07Monterey Park- Qi Gong (氣功)Thu, May 08Monterey Park
- Music Therapy for Grief (悲傷音樂治療)Fri, May 09Monterey Park
- Self-Defense Class (自衛課程)Mon, May 12Monterey Park
Journaling (日記抒情)Mon, May 12Monterey Park- Chair Yoga (椅子瑜伽)Tue, May 13Monterey Park
- Art Therapy (正念藝術)Tue, May 13Monterey Park
- Qi Gong (氣功)Thu, May 15Monterey Park
- Music Therapy for Grief (悲傷音樂治療)Fri, May 16Monterey Park
- Self-Defense Class (自衛課程)Mon, May 19Monterey Park
Mindfulness Calligraphy (正念書法)Mon, May 19Monterey Park
Mental Health Awareness Workshop (心理健康意識工作坊) - SSG Silver *At Monterey Park Library*Mon, May 19Monterey Park
FAQ
The MPK Hope Center offers a wide range of support services for families affected by local shootings, including:
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Individual and family counseling with licensed therapists, specializing in trauma-informed care
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Support groups for adults, teens, and children to connect with others experiencing similar challenges
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Referrals to legal aid, financial assistance, and other community resources as needed
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The MPK Hope Center is committed to ensuring that all families can access the support they need, regardless of their financial situation. We offer the following options:
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Counseling and support group services are available on a sliding scale, based on household income and family size. This allows us to provide high-quality mental health care that is affordable.
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Many of our educational workshops, community events, and resource referrals are free of charge.
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We have a dedicated fund to provide financial assistance grants for families who are struggling with medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, and other expenses related to the shooting incident.
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No, the MPK Hope Center is open to all community members impacted by the recent shooting incident, whether directly or indirectly. We recognize that the trauma and grief can reverberate throughout the entire neighborhood.
Some of the ways the center supports the broader community include:
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Hosting vigils, memorials, and other collective healing events
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Providing trauma-informed training and resources for local educators, faith leaders, and first responders
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Organizing community service projects and volunteer opportunities to foster resilience
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