News from the Nest
Student Event - Bolsa Chica Conservancy Wetlands Service Project
Mid-June our students worked on a volunteer project removing mustard grass from the Bolsa Chica Conservancy Wetlands.
Thank You National Charity League Newport Chapter!
Robyne’s Nest is excited about the renovation and expansion of our student house, and want to give a HUGE thank you to the National Charity League Newport Chapter for their recent grant!
Fireside Chat - Good Shepards Foundation Dog Services
Our Fireside Chat program introduces students to careers with live professionals in the field, and provides the opportunity for students interact and ask questions for a deeper understanding of the career.
Thank You Fountain Valley Regional Hospital!
Last week, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital donated and delivered over 700 boxes of cereal for our students in-need!
Life Skills - Cooking Healthy Meals on a Budget
Learning to cook healthy meals on a budget supports both physical wellbeing and financial management skills…important elements for our students on their paths to self-sufficiency.
Marina High School Wellness Week Presentations
Our Robyne’s Nest mission includes community education to proactively support our youth. In early June we assisted Marina High School during their Wellness Week.
Life Skills - Creative Painting & Mental Wellbeing
Expressing one’s self through art is yet another avenue to support mental wellbeing. Our students collectively created an amazing Flip Cup paintint!
Life Skills -The Importance of Budgeting
Learning to effectively budget is a crucial skill needed for our students to progress on their paths to self-sufficiency.
Community Education: Dangers of Fentanyl and Drug Use
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, is up to 100x more potent than morphine, and is highly addictive. Homeless and at-risk teens are significantly more likely to use illicit drugs.
Thank You NCL Pacific Coast Chapter
A heartfelt thank you to the National Charity League, Pacific Coast Chapter for their $2,500 grant to Robyne’s Nest in support of our mental health services programs.
May Mental Health Awareness Month Resources
“Whether we share resources, encourage others to seek help or simply are there for someone when they need us, we instill hope and can help other to reach out when they need it most (SAMHSA).”
Fireside Chat - Julie Green, RN
This week our chat was led by Julie Green, RN, who shared many of the challenges and rewards she has experienced in 27 years as a nurse
Thank You Girl Scout Troops 8340 and 1241
A huge THANK YOU to Girl Scout Troops . for collecting 205 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies for Robyne's Nest!
Self-Efficacy & Teen Mental Health
Self-efficacy is the belief we have in ourselves and our ability to succeed. Negative self-perception is common in young adults, is strongly correlated with depression, and is greater in homeless teens.
Thank You Niagara Water!
Thank you to Niagara Water for their generous grant of 140 cases of water for our high school pantries!
Money Without Management Skills
Assisting homeless students financially is necessary, though providing the resources, guidance and structure for properly managing the money is essential in breaking the cycle of dependency, and putting the student on a path to self-sufficiency.
Thank You Brookfield Manor
Thank you to Brookfield Manor Vendor/Craft Boutique for choosing Robyne’s Nest as your charity!
Pet Therapy and Teen Mental Health
The mental and emotional health benefits of petting and interacting with animals include decreasing anxiety, promoting relaxation, and elevating mood.
Physical Activity & Teen Mental Health
Lack of physical activity in teens contributes to stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Decreased activity levels in at-risk and homeless teens are often more prevalent, with greater mental health consequences.
Teens and Sleep
Sleep deprivation is prevalent in teens, and can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. For at-risk and homeless students these effects are magnified, with devastating consequences.