International Day of the Girl: Our Voices, Our Rights, Our Movements

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The Westchester County Youth Bureau invites high school students that identify as female and other community members to celebrate the Westchester County International Day of the Girl. The event will be engaging and interactive. This free event will be held virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. A meeting link will be […]

WJCS Center Lane Pride Celebration

Register here for our WJCS Center Lane Youth Pride! Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with WJCS Center Lane! WHO: LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 8-21 WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2021 2-6 pm WHERE: Saxon Woods Park, 1800 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605 For more info: Call: (914) 423-0610 Email: centerlane@wjcs.com Register now.

Helping Your Teen Overcome Anxiety and Depression

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In this interactive, engaging and judgement-free workshop, national mental health speaker and author, Zach Westerbeck, will share his story of hitting rock bottom and how he learned to overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide. During the workshop, you will learn the fundamental tools you need to help support your child through their […]

An Invitation to Change

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Join Drug Crisis in Our Backyard for a workshop on the The Invitation to Change Approach, and bring a new understanding of substance use into your daily life. The Invitation to Change Approach (ITC) is grounded in compassion, connection, and the belief that you can do something to help a struggling loved one. This workshop focuses […]

Virtual Overdose Prevention Training

Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin or other opioids in the nervous system for 30-90 minutes. Naloxone is administered by injection or intranasal. Following training, participants receive a kit by mail. Register by email for zoom ID invitation: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com Presented by The Maxwell Institute of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center […]

The College Transition Through the Lens of Mental Health

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Is your child preparing to go to college? Are you concerned about how to make it a safe, healthy transition? Studies show that 1 in 4 college students is living with a diagnosable mental health illness yet, for many students entering college, the identification of support services does not occur until after they arrive on […]

About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life And Death Story

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The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story” Description Laura Stack’s 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide on November 20, 2019, after becoming delusional from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Soon afterward, Laura started a 501c3, Johnny’s Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent […]

K.N.O.W. 2 Prevent – The Gift of Failure: Parenting and Wellness

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We all want our children to lead healthy productive lives, but raising them in our current culture of overprotectiveness, while navigating the unique risks for substance use that impact adolescents, can be a challenge. Best-selling author Jessica Lahey will share wisdom gained from her 20-year career as a teacher, parent, and recovery and prevention coach. […]