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You know your child better than anyone. But even you have a few questions / Usted conoce a su hijo mejor que nadie. Pero incluso tú tienes algunas preguntas

December 17, 2020 by

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COVID-19 is putting incredible pressure on families. You might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse. Should you worry about your child’s behavioral health? We’re here to help you figure that out.

COVID-19 está ejerciendo una presión increíble sobre las familias. Puede que se dé cuenta de que su hijo está luchando de nuevas maneras, o que los viejos problemas están empeorando. ¿Debería preocuparse por la salud del comportamiento de su hijo? Estamos aquí para ayudarle a averiguarlo.

Janelle.James.

Annie.

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Housing Resources During COVID-19

December 10, 2020 by

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Housing insecurity is now at the forefront of the pandemic battle. With safety net programs phasing out, many face housing insecurity.
Our virtual town hall “Shelter from the Storm: Housing Resources During COVID-19” will present information on available finance programs, housing rights, and guidance on how to apply for housing assistance programs. Join us, December 15, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. for this free, online webinar.

 

Speakers include:

·     David Urena, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division of the Office of the Attorney General

·     Yarlennys Villaman, Outreach Director, Community Engagement Division, Office of the Attorney General

·     Kolby Rose Andrade, LSWA, MSW, Outreach Crisis Counselor, MassSupport Network Crisis Counseling Program

 

Panelist Yarlennys Villaman, Outreach Director for the Community Engagement Division, Office of Attorney General Maura Healey discusses some of the available resources which she will review during the town hall.
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Cambridge Health Alliance is now offering a virtual version of our FREE Mental Health First Aid trainings

December 10, 2020 by

MHFA virtual (flyer)

Upcoming opportunities include:

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Friday, Jan. 8      9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Virtual Mental Health First Aid is a two-part, eight-hour class that involves:

  1. Two-hour, self-paced, online prework on Mental Health First aid topics and brief training on the online Zoom platform, which is used to host the live part of the class.
  2. Six hour, instructor-lead, live training on Zoom.

Please note that you will need to complete the two-hour prework BEFORE the live portion of the class.

 

Registration is required.  To register, please click on the links below.

Register Here Jan. 8

Register here for January 29

Registration is provided on a first come, first served basis.

 

Who should take it?
Youth MHFA is designed to provide tools and information to increase understanding and strategies to respond to a young person (age 12-18) who may be experiencing symptoms associated with mental illness or substance use. This program is recommended for adults who work with youth as well as parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens.

The training is being offered free by the Cambridge Health Alliance in collaboration with and made possible through a grant from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

For more information please see the attached flyer or contact:
Kerry Mello
kmello@challiance.org

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