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
Self-Defense (自衛術)Mon, Oct 20Monterey Park
Calligraphy Therapy: Mindfulness & Stress Reduction (正念書法: 正念與壓力減輕)Mon, Oct 20Monterey Park
Chair Yoga (椅子瑜伽)Tue, Oct 21Monterey Park
Art Therapy (正念藝術)Tue, Oct 21Monterey Park
Community Support GroupWed, Oct 22Monterey Park
Crocheting (鉤針編織)Wed, Oct 22Monterey Park
Support Group (Private)Wed, Oct 22Monterey Park
Qigong: UCLA East West Medicine Center (氣功: UCLA 東西方醫學中心)Thu, Oct 23Monterey Park
Mental Health Ballroom Dance (Langley Center 蘭利) *RSVP Required* (心理健康舞廳活動 *必須報名*)Thu, Oct 23Monterey Park
Building Our Community: Addressing Mental Health Stigmas (工作坊：消除心理健康污名)Fri, Oct 24Monterey Park- Self-Defense (自衛術)Mon, Oct 27Monterey Park
- Chair Yoga (椅子瑜伽)Tue, Oct 28Monterey Park
- Art Therapy (正念藝術)Tue, Oct 28Monterey Park
- Crocheting (鉤針編織)Wed, Oct 29Monterey Park
- Qigong: UCLA East West Medicine Center (氣功: UCLA 東西方醫學中心)Thu, Oct 30Monterey Park
- Qigong: UCLA East West Medicine Center (氣功: UCLA 東西方醫學中心)Thu, Oct 16Monterey Park
- Crocheting (鉤針編織)Wed, Oct 15Monterey Park
Tzu Chi - First Aid/Disaster Preparedness & Hand CPR (慈濟- 急救/心肺復甦等)Tue, Oct 14Monterey 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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