This awareness week is held every year during the first week of May (National Mental Health Awareness Month) and is a national campaign that raises awareness and funds to promote better mental health for children. Please consider joining the various and important virtual events that are planned! To learn more and to register, click here.
We're going to discuss the importance of teen mental health in the college admissions process. Mental health issues are more prevalent for more teens than ever before. We’ll help you identify the signs and provide tools to provide relief. And we’ll also explore the power of a pivot – discussing the many ways you can […]
Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/2241277364 Passcode: 456745!
Join us for a CONFIDENTIAL support meeting for parents and caregivers of children that are 17 and over only. THIS MEETING IS FOR PARENTS LOCATED ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. The Parent Support Network is a program that provides parents who are concerned about their children’s mental health with an opportunity to find and support each other in […]
Learn how to help children understand what mental illness is and is not, and how to answer their questions, with a therapist. Presented by Mindspring Mental Health Alliance. Children are curious about their environment and the people around them. How do we answer their questions about mental health? Learn how to help children understand what […]
Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. Wednesday 7-8pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/8534470100 *No passcode required.
Learn what causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it’s symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options with a therapist Trauma impacts everyone differently, depending on the nature of the trauma, presence or lack of social supports, participation in treatment, and coping mechanisms. An accessible guide to understanding what causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it’s symptoms, co-occurring disorders, […]
In Our Own Voice is a unique public education program in which two trained speakers share their compelling personal stories of living with mental health challenges and achieving recovery. Presented by our partners at NAMI. Register now.
Now more than ever parents are faced with particularly challenging times. Covid, global warming, and a potential World War have added new levels of stress for all of us. Many of our kids are struggling. Substance use disorder, mental health issues along with suicidal ideation are all on the rise. How do we even talk […]
This program is offered every Friday at 9am. This free program is sponsored by the Bedford Hill Free Library, the Croton Free Library, John C. Hart Memorial Library, Larchmont Public Library, and the Yonkers Public Library. To register CLICK HERE. Or go to conversations.westchesterlibraries.org/breathe/ to see our full program schedule.