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availability of services across the Orange County region. Many services aimed at system - impacted youth lack trauma -informed care and do not implement a holistic approach to mental health services that also incorporates self-sufficiency and resiliency. While other local agencies provide case management only, we have stepped in to lead with a "walk through life" approach that works with both clients and their families to navigate the many systems in their lives. Underground GRIT works in Juvenile and Adult courts to advocate with and for our client members in need of support to navigate the justice system and transition from life in jail or prison to life in the community. Re-entry services are accomplished by providing holistic support that incorporates mentorship and counseling services, career exploration and training, job search, workshops, and financial literacy. Program Description. Describe the services that will be provided, identify the target population to receive services, the number of participants to be served and other relevant information. Services that will be provided under this proposed funding will target City of Santa Ana residents of all ages and backgrounds who are system -impacted; however, individuals impacted by gang violence and youth/adolescents aged 16-28 will be prioritized. With this funding, we aim to serve 75 new clients who reside within the City of Santa Ana with re-entry supportive services during the one-year grant term. Our innovative approach to mental health and supportive services is tailored to system - impacted individuals who are victims of gang violence. Trauma -specific therapy and treatment services include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Traumatic Incident Reduction, Reiki Energy Healing, Acupuncture, Trauma -Informed Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Group therapeutic services are provided through a 12-week curriculum that is uniquely tailored to individuals who have been impacted by gang violence and/or involvement. Underground GRIT helps individuals heal from past trauma by providing a Planned Parenthood's Healthy Relationships group that offers activities and peer -to -peer dialogue that helps adolescent survivors learn how to identify healthy, unhealthy, and abusive behaviors. Schedule of Activities/Timeline. Estimated timeline and description of activities proposed for the pilot program. (Note: Dates included in original proposal assumed a 1011123 start date) City of Santa Ana Expansion Pilot Program: Therapeutic Pre -Release and Holistic Mental Health Program Q1 (10/1/23—12/31/23): Engage with Juvenile and Adult courts to connect with incarcerated individuals with upcoming release dates who are residents of Santa Ana. Establish relationships with these groups and provide presentations within the jail system on Underground GRIT supportive services. This quarter will be focused on establishing more community partners within the City of Santa Ana and providing in -the -field workshops and presentations about program services to increase awareness.