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When I walk into a room to talk about CASA of Bristol County, the first thing I'm interested in in listening. I always ask any audience, how do you feel about the program, the model? What are your associations/experiences? What have you heard? Give me all of it, the good, the bad, the indifferent and the confusion. That is going to help us get more toward accomplishing our goal. Intentionality is key both internally and externally with the organization. As we launch this new program, we want to be intentional about addressing valid concerns that CASA Advocates are 'anti-parent' and/or 'anti-family', especially with parents and biological families. At CASA of Bristol, our philosophy is that we show up for children AND families. When we're partnering on efforts to address the well-being of a child we're appointed to, that has to include families and communities. We can't say "I don't work with or support families" when we are appointed to a child. If you want to learn more about us and/or learn how to show up for children and families by becoming a CASA advocate register for an upcoming info session and check out this snapshot of the areas of advocacy for CASA advocates. Register here to learn more about how we can look out for children and families together: https://bit.ly/48JijzR bristolcasa.org #nationalfamilyday #socialwork #communityorganizing #advocates #advocatelife #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmonth #wellbeing #childrenandfamilies #fostercare #casaofbristolccounty #massachusetts #fallriver #NewBedford #dianationaldelafamilia

❓ FAQ Friday: What Policy and Advocacy Work Does SLC Do? (Part 2) 🗨️ Q: Can you provide an example of SLC’s advocacy efforts? 🗨️ A: SLC has been instrumental in challenging ordinances that criminalize homelessness, advocating for humane solutions, and pushing for policies that provide affordable housing and vital services to those in need. Learn more about specific cases at https://bit.ly/3TwTRvI #FAQFriday #PolicyAdvocacy #SupportSLC #DecriminalizePoverty

Black family engagement in schools is about community advocacy, tied to safety, liberation, and freedom movements. Understanding this avoids confusion. #Blackfamiliesinschools #capacitybuilding #communityactualization #liberation #Blackwomen #bridgesleadership

We believe the path to #SocialJusticeForFamilies is #person-centered support every step of the way: our interactions as individuals, opportunities provided within communities, plus the approach & design of systems. Acceptance, advocacy, & action moves us toward social justice & change for families whose children – of any age – experience #mentalhealth and/or #substanceuse challenges. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHgcXDqF #AcceptAdvocateAct

🏡 Guild's crucial work in navigating complex mental health and housing systems is changing lives in our community. However, without advocacy for legislative change, this fight faces an uncertain future. Join us in championing vital 2024 priorities for a transformative impact. Click the link below to discover what Guild is doing and how you can be the voice that drives lasting change. 🧡 https://lnkd.in/gyWtaBfW #GuildAdvocacy #MentalHealthTransformation #LegislativeChange

Better serve adolescents and their parents by taking advantage of our online resources aimed specifically at them. These include support groups, peer networks, helplines, treatment locators, and advocacy opportunities, empowering AYA with with knowledge and support. Find them here: https://buff.ly/3xaydWT. #SAHMResources #AYAHealth #Empowerment #SupportAdolescents

Marketing & Advocacy. Not two words that you get to hear together very often. But at Guild Services... I get to focus on just that. Shouting the message of Mental Health Services, and housing and employment outreach... while also sitting in spaces where we lean into SYSTEM CHANGE... focusing on not just the impact of one person- but change for many. Take a moment to read this blog and see what we are focusing on in 2024 to meet the real life issues our team is facing: - The resilient man battling bipolar disorder and a decade of homelessness. Yet, before he could even settle in, is facing eviction- solely due to outdated paperwork and the requirement of mailing rent checks each month.   - Ensuring that our clients who speak English as a second language are promised the same understanding of their mental health services with translation support- an out-of-pocket expense not covered by insurance.  -In an industry struggling with staff shortages, a capable candidate being turned away, not for lack of competence, but due to their lack of an unnecessary credential. -A client with schizoaffective disorder faced with a Catch-22. Pursuing a full-time job, stability, and a future with their romantic partner, only to have that employment status trigger the loss of their essential mental health services. 

OCD affects 1 in 40 adults during their lifetime, yet it often goes unnoticed. People living with OCD can experience extreme discomfort. Through education and advocacy, we can work to dispel the stigma surrounding OCD. Postpartum Support International offers free virtual support groups for those affected by OCD. 🔗https://hubs.la/Q02TRnMd0

Meet the Peer: Matthew Thompson In this episode of Meet the Peer, Matthew Thompson, a #peersupport specialist and #communityhealthworker, shares his journey of #trauma, #mentalhealth, and #substanceusedisorder. He discusses how he turned his struggles into advocacy and became a peer specialist to help others. Matthew emphasizes the importance of peer support, where individuals with lived experience can relate and provide non-judgmental support. He challenges stigma and encourages those struggling to reach out for help. #reducethestigma #veteran #recovery