BRITE Connections
BRITE hosts a live-streamed community discussion about current issues, featuring a panel of experts to share valuable insight. We believe that through thoughtful and tactful storytelling, we can illuminate difficult-to-discuss topics for the purpose of unity, growth, and healing.Using art and performance to start the conversation, BRITE Connections is an interactive monthly series designed to bring together our community’s youth with our community’s supportive adult members.
BRITE Connections: Wellness Arts Showcase
March 14, 2026 | 3:00–6:00 PM
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
Join BRITE for an inspiring evening celebrating youth voices, creativity, and mental health empowerment at the BRITE Connections Wellness Arts Showcase.
This community event will feature original artwork created by students from across Ventura County, exploring themes of emotional wellbeing, resilience, identity, and hope. Through visual art, music, poetry, and performance, young people share their stories and perspectives on mental health in powerful and meaningful ways.
The program will also include youth advocate speakers, live musical performances, and spoken word pieces, creating space for connection, reflection, and conversation around mental health and wellness.
Whether you are a student, educator, parent, or community member, this showcase is an opportunity to support youth creativity, uplift mental health awareness, and celebrate the power of artistic expression.
RSVP now to join us and be part of this empowering community experience.
Upcoming Live Event (FREE!)
Previous Episodes
"Developing Brain Resilience"
Wednesday, September 10th 2025 6:00pm (1hr)
Informative session on how marijuana and alcohol impact the developing teen brain, affecting memory, decision-making, and long-term health. Learn the latest science and strategies to support healthy choices. Featuring a panel of youth advocates, teacher and mental health professionals.
"Party Realities"
September's BRITE Connections livestream was an hour long event featuring a simulated teen drinking party and discussions about the realities of teen drinking culture. WATCH HERE
"Conversation Around Opioids"
Join us for an hour-long conversation featuring a short interview outlining a family's experience with opioid abuse and addiction, and a discussion with Dr. Stace Nelson-Hicks DACM and Bridge the Gap therapeutic mentoring. WATCH HERE
"Overthinking It"
"Overthinking It" is a discussion with youth and a panel of adult experts around mental health and the shared human experience. “Overthinking it” reflects upon what it is to be an over-thinker, and how overthinking can have an effect in your endeavors to achieve your goals. Watch Here
"Pensar Exesivamente"
“Pensar Exesivamente” es una discusión con jovenes y un panel de expertos adultos en torno a la salud mental y la experiencia humana compartida. “Sobre Pensandolo” reflexiona sobre lo que es ser un sobre pensador, y como sobre pensando puede affectar tus esfuerzos para lograr tus metas. Watch Here
"Expressions of Gender"
A discussion featuring youth poetry, musical performances, and a Q&A with a panel of counselors and community advocates about gender expression and LGBTQ+ equity in schools. Watch Here
"Knock Knock"
BRITE, in collaboration with Give An Hour, Hasty Storytelling, and the Hillcrest Center for the Arts presented a two-part event. Part one consisted of a viewing of a short play about self-harm, “Knock Knock”. Part two was a live discussion with a panel of mental health professionals. Watch Here
"Returning to School During Covid"
We sat down with students between ages 6 and 22 to discuss their views on going back to school during a global pandemic. Take a look through the eyes of the youth, and then watch a follow-up with mental health professionals and City of Agoura Recreation Staff to discuss coping techniques and healthy outlets. Watch Here
"Surviving Teenage Years During a Pandemic"
In this edition of BRITE Connections, youth spokespersons Chris and Liv become the panelists, and our team of adult advocates conduct the interview. Tune in for an inside look at surviving teenage years during a pandemic. Watch Here
