Upcoming Events
October 7 – Bullying and the Impact on Children
Explore the types of bullying, risk factors for being bullied, and how bullying impacts children at different developmental stages with a licensed therapist. Examine how kids “become” bullies, how to help kids understand what bullying looks like, and signs that a child may be the victim of bullying. Register here.
October 8 – Screen Smart Parenting
K.N.O.W. 2 Prevent presents Adam Pletter, PsyD to discuss actionable tips for fostering a healthy relationship with technology, raising healthy, safe, and resilient children in today’s digital world. Register here.
October 8 – Effective Strategies for Balancing Family Screen Time
Join Operation Parent and Dr. Mandakini Sadhir, as she shares her frontline experiences of helping families manage digital life. Dr. Sadhir will offer practical strategies to overcome challenges while highlighting what really works when it comes to fostering healthy tech habits. Register here.
October 10 – Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Register here.
October 21 – Supporting Kids Who Have Experienced Bullying
Finding out your child is being bullied is confusing and painful. Explore the factors involved when deciding when to step in to support a child, and when to give them space. Register here.
Weekly Spotlight Family Support Groups
Drug Crisis in Our Backyard holds weekly Spotlight Family Support Groups, held virtually every Tuesday and Wednesday via Zoom. Spotlight on Recovery is a Family Educational and Support Group for families struggling with a loved one misusing substances. For more information click here.
The Parent Support Network
The Parent Support Network is a program of Mental Health America that seeks to provide support for parents and guardians who are concerned about the mental health of their children through confidential, peer-to-peer meetings. For a list of upcoming virtual meetings, click here.
NAMI Westchester
The families and members of NAMI Westchester are here to help! They offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness. To view their calendar, click here.
Other Parents Like Me
An online parent to parent support community designed for parents of teens and young adults struggling with mental health issues. Learn more.
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
Provides free mental health education opportunities to the public through webinars on a wide variety of mental health topics. Webinars are hosted every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. View their calendar of events here.