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Although the population of children in Laguna Woods may be small compared to other cities-- with fewer than 100 children under 18---the city remembers that there is a bit of kid in all of us. There is a beautiful 236-acre park with a lake that is stocked every winter with four kinds of fish. Dogs aren't left out, either. There is a dog park in Laguna Woods where, seven days a week, owners can take their puppy-pals and let them off their leashes. The leaders of Laguna Woods, CA are concentrating this year on steering the community toward greener, more family-friendly development projects. The city voted to amend the zoning laws in order to establish affordable housing. Since most of the housing in Laguna Woods is currently assisted living for seniors, the affordable housing will be a real boost for families.¹

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Laguna Woods

Laguna Woods is a very small city, but has a variety of household types, from married couples, single unmarried parents, and cohabitating partners. Approximately 85% of the population is married while 15% remains single.² However, the number of married households is sure to decline, given that the estimated divorce rate in America stands at over 40 percent. With such a statistic, the situation in Laguna Woods is not likely different.

In order to address the stigma of mental illness, the National Alliance on Mental Illness engages in school outreach programs throughout Orange County. Interactive presentations engage students in learning about the biological causes of mental illness and seek to help kids understand why and how mental illness occurs. Presentations are delivered by trained volunteers who have a background in the mental health field.³ Additionally, Western Youth Services provides a number of outreach programs that help prevent the onset of mental health conditions. Their programs reduce risk factors associated with behavioral health issues and increase positive factors that help keep mental illness at bay. More information about these programs is available by calling the National Alliance on Mental Illness at 714-544-8488, extension 108 or Western Youth Services at 714-517-7107.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

When families encounter barriers to healthy living, Jewish Federation and Family Services of Orange County is equipped to help. Professional caseworkers provide resources and information for families who need housing assistance, financial assistance and counseling, and food, clothing or other necessities. Families who need legal assistance can also find the help they need at Jewish Federation and Family Services. For additional details, call the helpline at 949-435-3460.⁵

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Laguna Woods, CA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguna_Woods,_California.
2. Datasheer. (2017). 2010 Census Data for Laguna Woods, CA. Retrieved from http://www.zip-codes.com/city/ca-laguna-woods-2010-census.asp.
3. National Alliance on Mental Illness Orange County. (2017). School Outreach. Retrieved from http://www.namioc.org/education/community-outreach-programs/school-outreach.
4. Western Youth Services. (2017). Outreach and Engagement. Retrieved from http://www.westernyouthservices.org/Services/OutreachEngagement/tabid/123/Default.aspx#.U1mPm-ZdUfY.
5. Jewish Federation and Family Services of Orange County. (2016). Lifelines Emergency Social Services. Retrieved from http://familyservicesoc.org/services/lifelines.

Laguna Woods is located in Orange County, California. It has a land area of 3.34 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Laguna Woods is 16,406 people with 11,306 households and a median annual income of $38,674. .

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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Laguna Woods are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Laguna Woods may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Laguna Woods public health department.