Dangpanan Center

28/10/2026

💚WHO TAKES CARE OF THE HEALTH WORKERS?

🏥Behind every health worker who cares for others is a person who also needs rest, understanding, and care. They dedicate their time, energy, and compassion to serving the community, but sometimes, they forget to take a moment for themselves. Because even those who heal others need time to heal, recharge, and breathe.

Recognizing the importance of mental well-being, the Local Government Unit of Makilala, through the Rural Health Unit of Makilala, successfully celebrated World Mental Health Day on October 27, 2026, at the Rural Health Unit of Makilala, with the theme “Take a Break: Pause, Recharge, and Thrive.”

The activity was participated in by frontline health workers and staff of the Rural Health Unit, who are dedicated and committed to delivering essential health services to the community.

Health workers are often the ones who remind us to rest, recover, and stay healthy. Today, let us remind them of the same. Taking a break is not a sign of weakness, nor is it a waste of time. It is an essential step toward becoming healthier, stronger, and more resilient.

Let us be reminded that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves🤍🫂

07/10/2026

You don’t have to face it alone. 💙
If you’re struggling, overwhelmed, or simply need someone to listen, reaching out is a sign of strength—not weakness.

📞 Mental health support is available. Take the first step and talk to someone today.

Your feelings matter. You matter. 🌱

𝑀𝑎𝑦 𝑚𝑔𝑎 𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑤 𝑛𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑡. 𝑀𝑎𝑦 𝑚𝑔𝑎 𝑔𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑎ℎ𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑘 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑝.

Kung ikaw ay:
💭 nakakaramdam ng sobrang bigat o distress
🆘 may naiisip na pananakit sa sarili
📞 kailangan ng makakausap agad
🌪️ dumaranas ng mental health crisis
🤝 nag-aalala para sa isang mahal sa buhay
🧭 naghahanap ng gabay sa susunod na hakbang
🔒 o gusto lang ng safe at confidential space

At kung iba man ang dahilan mo, 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙙 pa rin 'yon.
Hindi lang sa 𝟳 na ito nagtatapos ang mga rason para tumawag.

📞𝟭𝟱𝟱𝟯
📞𝟬𝟵𝟭𝟵 𝟬𝟱𝟳 𝟭𝟱𝟱𝟯

𝑁𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑎𝑚𝑖, ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑑𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑛 𝑚𝑜.🫂

𝑩𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐, 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒈 💚💙

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚.

06/10/2026

“Take a Break, Be Present, and Be Kind to Your Mind.”

This October 2026, the Dangpanan Center joins the global community in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. Taking care of your mental well-being is never a selfish act. It is a necessity to prioritize and cherish.

Remember that in your battles, you are not alone. You matter, and you are important.
Let us create a community rooted in giving support, understanding, and empathy to people. Together, we can build a safe, caring, and welcoming space where everyone feels heard, valued, and accepted.

We are here for you!

Reach out to us through:�Facebook: Dangpanan Center

02/10/2026

“Hindi ka lang nabubuhay, namumulaklak ka rin.”🌸
— Framer Mella

A beautiful reminder that true healing is a shared journey—when a carer is nurtured, they bloom right alongside the patients who are thriving toward recovery.

🍀The Local Government Unit of Makilala, in partnership with the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), and the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Makilala, successfully conducted a Mental Wellness activity for the carers of patients with mental health conditions.

With the theme “You Matter Too: Caring for the Carers,” the event took place last September 17, 2026. The LGU collaborated with esteemed speakers Framer Mella, RPsy, and Dr. Shae Ann Mendoza, who shared their expertise and valuable knowledge on how to support and uplift our carers.

This activity serves as a beautiful reminder that every carer plays a vital role in a patient's recovery and looking out for those who care is a Mental Health Care.💚

15/10/2025

🫂”CARING FOR THE CARER: PRIORITIZING YOUR OWN MENTAL HEALTH”

Bigyang-pugay ang mga magulang na matatag sa paghubog ng lakas at katatagan ng kanilang mga anak. Sa pagpapalaki ng batang may Cerebral Palsy, hindi matatawaran ang kanilang walang kapantay na pasensya, pag-unawa, at pagmamahal.

Ang pagdiriwang ng World Mental Health Day na may temang “Caring for the Carer: Prioritizing Your Own Mental Health” ay ginanap sa Munipality of Makilala noong October 13-14, 2025 sa Municipal Hall of Makilala.

Layunin ng selebrasyon, na bigyang-pansin at kilalanin ang kahalagahan ng kalusugang pangkaisipan ng mga Carers na may inaalagan na Cerebral Palsy. Tahimik man silang kumikilos pero araw-araw silang lumalaban, bitbit ang pagod, sakripisyo, at walang sawang pagmamahal. Hindi madali ang kanilang tungkulin, kaya’t nararapat lamang na sila ay kilalanin, suportahan at pahalagahan.

Ang pagdiriwang ng Mental Health Month ay nagsisilbing paalala na ang pakikipagkapwa at pakiramdam sa damdamin ng iba ay mahalagang bahagi ng pangangalaga sa ating kalusugang pangkaisipan. Sa pamamagitan ng malasakit, pakikinig at pag-unawa, dito nabubuo ang mga koneksyon na nagbibigay ng lakas, suporta, at pag-asa. Mga bagay na hindi kayang tumbasan ng gamot o terapiya lamang.

Laging tandaan: Ang tunay na pagpapahalaga sa mental health ay nagsisimula sa pagtanggap, respeto, at pagmamalasakit sa isa’t isa.🍀🌱

30/09/2025

Welcoming October with purpose and passion, “The Adolescent Health and Development Program continues its mission to educate and empower across Makilala. Deepest thanks to the SK and Barangay LGUs of Indangan, Guangan, and Saguing for championing youth wellness and community engagement”.

Together, let’s build a future where every teen thrives, because healthy adolescents mean stronger, more resilient communities.

31/08/2025

Awareness is the first step to wellness. Let's walk it together on the adolescent health development program!

August was a blast, a warm thank you for the Sanguniang Kabataan Federation and the Rural Health Unit of Makilala for giving importance to Adolescent Health in line with Linggo ng Kabataan 2025, as well as to the Sanguniang Kabataan, Barangay Local Government Unit, and the adolescents of barangay Jose Rizal, Poblacion, Bulakanon, Buhay, Old Bulatukan, Malasila, Buenavida, Malungon, and Sinkatulan, as well as the schools that participated in making the activity successful!

Let’s make informed students make safer choices in health!
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22/08/2025

Acknowledging the voices of youth is a vital step in understanding the essential skills they need to develop, such as a healthy positive behaviors and skills that empower them to cope effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life (Hellström & Beckman, 2021).

The three-day training on "Peer Power: Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention Training for Community Peer Facilitators," held on August 19–21, 2025, at Parklay Suites, Kidapawan City, culminated successfully. This fruitful event was made possible through the collective efforts of the Department of Health, the Provincial Government of Cotabato, and the strong support of the Local Government of Makilala, Youth Leaders, and the Sangguniang Kabataan. Their collaboration provided a meaningful opportunity to empower peer educators and youth leaders in addressing urgent concerns surrounding mental health. Recognizing the vital role of young people in building safe and supportive community spaces, enabled them to become agents of change to the reduce stigma and discrimination around mental health in their generation.

This training is a reminder that “You don’t need a superpower to make a difference. Your presence is more than enough by showing up for those in need, lending your ears to those who long to be heard and being a authentic peer they can trust.”

20/07/2025

Sa Brgy. Bato, Kabataan ang Garbo!

Brgy. Bato hosted a comprehensive Adolescent Health Symposium aimed at addressing critical issues affecting the youth today: HIV/AIDS awareness, teenage pregnancy prevention, mental health, and substance abuse last July 19, 2025.
The event focused on raising awareness, prevention, and empowerment, encouraging young minds to make informed decisions and take responsibility for their health. It also helped correct misconceptions surrounding these vital topics.

The success of the event was made possible by the collaborative efforts of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Bato, the Brgy. Council, and the RHU staff. With this strong partnership, many adolescents are now better informed, more engaged, and empowered to prioritize their health.

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11/07/2025

Strengthening Adolescent Health Program in Barangay San Vicente, Makilala 📣

📅 Event Date: July 11, 2025
🤝 Partners: BLGU San Vicente, San Vicente High School Extension, Green Academy, Rural Health Unit (RHU), Adolescent Program

On July 11, 2025, Barangay San Vicente hosted a comprehensive adolescent health symposium, addressing critical youth concerns: HIV/AIDS awareness, teenage pregnancy prevention, mental health, and substance abuse. The event emphasized awareness, prevention, and empowerment through engagement with healthcare professionals, youth leaders, MSWD staff, and educators.

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