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Arizona Tax Credit

Your State Income Tax can benefit our Lake Havasu Community! You can help by paying your State Income Tax with a Tax Credit to the Havasu Community Health Foundation. Contact us at 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Suite 101 or (928) 453-8190

Programs that qualify are The Food Bank, Veterans Health Awareness, and SAP-Student Assisted Program.

Download a copy of the Tax Credit Form here

Return the copy of the Tax Credit Form with a check!

Cut It Out Fundraiser

Creason Counseling Center presents Colorful Hair

Cut It Out - A Hair Fashion Show
Dinner, & Raffles
October 29 at 5:30 pm

Click here for details and registration.

Proceeds benefit the domestic violence programs of Creason Counseling.

Movin For Memory 2018

Dementia Connection of Havasu is hosting its annual
Movin' For Memory Walk

Saturday, November3, 2018

Come move with us! Join us as we bring much needed attention to the need for exercising - not only the brain, but the body as well- striving for overall health.

Click here for more information and online registration

2018 Cancer Fashion Show

The Cancer Association of Havasu is holding its Annual Fashion Show on Wednesday, November 14.

Sponsorship/Advertiser (click here) opportunities are now available. Watch for ticket sales to open soon.

2018 Jingle Bell Walk

The Healthy Striders are hosting their Annual
Jingle Bell Walk & Run
& Ugly Sweater Contest

Saturday, December 1

Registration starts at 8 am
Walk Starts at 9 am

Grand Island Park on the Island

Prize for the Ugliest Sweater
Raffles!

Click here for downloadable form and/or online registration

Drivers Needed

Drivers Needed for Veteran's Treatment Court

Drivers will provide:

· Curbside service for veterans in LHC Veterans Treatment Court.

· Drive throughout the LHC, Parker, Bullhead and Kingman area.

· Transport Veterans to Testing, Court or Counseling services.

· Be available Monday through Friday.

· Rotate with other drivers, be on call for 1 week periods.

To apply:

· Complete an application at Havasu Community Health Foundation.

· Provide valid Arizona Drivers License.

· Provide current 3 year driving record from Motor Vehicle Department.

October Walker of the Month

Vilma Urbina October 2018 Walker of the Month

Vilma Urbina is our Walker of the Month - October

Vilma Urbina is our walker for October. She is 34 years young, has been married to Sergio Gonzalez for 4 years and has a son, Eli, who is almost 2 years old. She moved to Lake Havasu 14 years ago from Chico, California. She is the owner of three Gems Assisted Living homes. Vilma was named Woman of the Year for 2018 by Women with Willpower. Congratulations!

Vilma is trying to better her health and has lost 35 pounds by walking (way to go Vilma!) She wants to be able to play with her son; 35 pounds ago that was really hard to do. She says there were times when she wanted to give up, but her walking partner encouraged her to get up and go. It’s always nice to have someone to walk with!

Vilma says she tries to walk every day, but at least 5 days a week. She walks at Rotary Park, does 5 sets of stairs at the bridge, and goes to Planet Fitness.

Vilma has Fibromyalgia, which has been a problem. Walking has helped her with some of the symptoms. Her diabetes has improved, and her high blood pressure and cholesterol numbers have gone down along with her weight.

Vilma says JUST DO IT! It gets easier the more you do it, and helps when you have a partner to keep you accountable. Since she has been walking for 12 weeks now, it has become routine. Like I’ve said before, grab some friends, get out there and

Get On Your Feet!!!

Establishing New Food Bank

Havasu Community Health Foundation is pleased to announce we are establishing a new food bank in Lake Havasu City! This is an area in which we need community support in covering the start costs. Click here to go to a donation page set up specifically for Food Bank donations.

Veterans Health Awareness - Backpack Project

Join Havasu Community Health Foundation in supporting our homeless veterans with backpacks filled with health & hygiene products. Drop off any of the items in the next section, (click Read More) at our office. Cash donations are also accepted for expenses related to this and other veteran’s programs.

Dementia Connection of Havasu Support Meetings

Dementia Connection of Havasu holds regular support group meetings the first, second and third Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 pm. Meetings in May will be held the 8th and 15th..

Meetings are held in the HCHF Learning Center in the Shambles, 2126 McCulloch Blvd. N. Ste. 5 & 7.

An activity group is provided for your loved one. Please call 928-453-8190 to make a reservation.

COPD Bootcamp

COPD Bootcamp for Veterans meets at 2:00 pm on Thursdays (except the 3rd Thursday).. Their next meeting will be May 11th. Newcomers are welcome!

Meetings are held in the HCHF Learning Center in the Shambles, 2126 McCulloch Blvd. N. Ste. 5 & 7. and are facilitated by Dr. Ed Wignall.

Call 928-453-+8190 for more information.

HHWC Saturday Walking Group

Put your walking shoes on and join the Havasu Healthy Striders on Saturdays at 6:30 am--gotta beat the heat!

Meet them in Rotary Park near the swimming area. Every one is welcome!

Community Events

NAMI Havasu is holding a Family to Family Course for family members and close friends of a person with mental illness. The class is a 12 week class held Saturday mornings from September 1 to November 17 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Register now for this class by calling Pat at 928-716-7418 or Joyce at 651-280-9485. Download a flyer with more info here.

Terros Mobile Crisis Services HCHF is helping to spread the word about Terros Health. Terros provides 24 hour mobile crises services to the Havasu community. If you or someone you know is facing a mental health emergency, support is available at no cost, 24/7 through Health Choice Integrated Care's crisis line, operated by Crisis Response Network. Call 1-877-756-4090. This service is free of charge and open to everyone regardless of insurance status. Click here to view and download their flyer.

HRMC, Stop the Bleed, Save a Life class. Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma. Learn how to STOP THE BLEED. Classes are held in the HRMC Learning Center 1785 McCulloch Blvd. N. Download/View this flyer for dates and times (choose afternoon or evening. RSVP IS REQUIRED at bleedingcontrol.org or email Danielle.stello@lpnt.net. For more information call 928-854-7549.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - NAMI Havasu announces new monthly program. Family Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, in the Havasu Community Health Foundation meeting room at 94 Acoma Blvd. S. Suite 101. This group is for family members and close friends of a person with mental illness. Participants must be age 18 or over. Download a flyer here. For more information call Keenan Norman, 760-662-4448 or email Chaplain Joy Smith at songsofsoul@aol.com

Grief Support Group, Hospice of Havasu meets Wednesdays from 10-11AM and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30PM at 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. (Hospice of Havasu main office). Anyone from the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one can participate free of charge. Call Hospice of Havasu at 928-453-2111 for more information.

Caregiver Support Group, Hospice of Havasu. Meets every Tuesday from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. (at the main Hospice of Havasu office). Anyone from the community who is care-giving can participate free of charge. Call Hospice of Havasu at 928-453-2111 for more information.

Community CPR Classes Offered by Havasu Regional Medical Center

You are encouraged to attend ONE of the sessions to learn Hands-Only CPR and the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Held at the HRMC Learning Centre, 1785 McCulloch Blvd. (across from K-Mart and next to Havasu Surgery Center, entrance in the back). This course is FREE to the community. This is not a card-earning course. Monthly Meetings, 6 pm to 7 pm: Days vary, see attached flyer. . Reservations are not required. Download a schedule here.

Nar-Anon Family Group, Serenity on the Lake meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at 2041 Swanson Ave, the Alano Club. The group gives hope and help for family and friends of addicts.

Life after loss, a 6-week support group led by Hospice of Havasu. It is designed to help those who are going through a time of sorrow. Group participants will be provided with the tools to help make their grieving process a healthier experience. Meetings are Mondays from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm starting October 22 to November 26. Pre-registration is required, no fees to attend all are welcome! 349 S. Lake Havasu Ave. To register or for more information contact Barbara Krantz or Zuky Mejia at 928-453-2111

VA Benefits Presentations, this presentation is for veterans and families, as well as professionals and volunteers working with veterans, that covers the long-term care benefits available though the VA, including the Wartime Pension and Aid & Attendance. There are three presentations (click the city for more info).

Bullhead Nov. 7

Kingman Nov. 8

Lake Havasu City Nov. 13

If you are interested please register by calling (800) 243-1160 or by clicking here

Mad Hatters Twisted Tea Party, Murder-Mystery Fundraising event on Friday October 19th from 7 pm to 9 pm at Prestige Assisted Living, 90 s. Smoketree Ave Lake Havasu City. The proceeds go to Prestige's Walk team for the Movin' for Memory Walk for the Dementia Connection. Tickets are $40 per person, Cash Only, Tickets must be paid for in advanced. For more information call 928-680-1818.