May is Mental Health Awareness Month~ Through the Lens of Hospitals & Healthcare
The American Hospital Association has many wonderful resources regarding mental health , and offer solutions and programs that are brave and innovative. We encourage you to check out their website here. "As Mental Health Awareness Month, May is a time to
Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.)
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and so I though it appropriate to go back into the archives and republish this post. Tigger contacted me recently, and asked if I would share their upcoming event to the Collective; of course
The CT Association for Infant Mental Health Workshop Recording
On October 18, 2023 the Collective was pleased to welcome Heidi Maderia, Executive Director of the Connecticut Association on Infant and Mental Health. Participants learned of all the resources that CT-AIMH can offer to professionals working in the field who
World Mental Health Day
This year's theme is "Mental health is a universal human right." World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th each year, serves as a global platform to raise awareness and promote mental health education, advocacy, and support. In 2023, the
September is Suicide Prevention Month
"Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often
Check Out the Office of Early Childhood’s July Pyramid Page!
"We all experience fear from time to time. However, children and adults experience the world differently, so it is not uncommon for children to be afraid of things that don’t make sense to the adults in their lives. You can
A Collective Spotlight on AHM Youth & Family Services
The Connecticut Children’s Collective, partners with local early childhood collaboratives from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series, the Collective Spotlight. We will talk with directors, staff, parents, and community
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. In May, NAMI joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Mental Health Awareness
The Cook Center for Human Connection~ Full Workshop Recording
The Connecticut Children's Collective was pleased to present a workshop highlighting the work of The Cook Center for Human Connection on Wednesday November 16, 2022. We welcomed guest speakers Adele Winter, Director of Growth, who introduced us to so many FREE resources
Learn about the Cook Center for Human Connection
We all know that COVID has left many families and individuals in need of mental health supports. It was a global pandemic, and we all have been traumatized to some extent, because of it. That is why the Connecticut Children's