Family Advocacy Outreach Network

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. This day is the result of global advocacy and an awareness program started by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992. The goal of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Today, and everyday, is an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what else needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. We are so grateful to our Family Advocacy Outreach Network (FAON) and the incredible work you do to support people in the mental health field. 

National Organization for Victim Advocacy NOVA & NCMEC Partnering for stronger victim support! Learn more in our latest guest blog Q&A featuring NOVA’s Callie Stewart, LMSW

The need for mental health interventions is rising and NCMEC seeks to meet that need for victims, survivors, and families of complex traumas through our Family Advocacy Outreach Network (FAON). FAON is a nationwide group of over 360 therapists, counselors, and service providers who offer their services to those referred to NCMEC on a pro-bono or sliding scale basis. In return, NCMEC offers FAON members incredible materials and resources to help you better understand the clients you work with and how best to get them the help they deserve. If you’re a mental health professional who is interested in applying, or want to learn more about FAON, please click on the link below or reach out to FAON@ncmec.org. Application link: https://lnkd.in/eV2FQ5QC #mentalhealthprofessionals #MentalHealth

If you, or someone you know, is a victim or survivor of a complex trauma, NCMEC has a network of mental health professionals that can get you the help you deserve. The Family Advocacy Outreach Network (FAON) is a nationwide group of over 360 therapists, counselors, and service providers who are dedicated to helping those in need of mental health interventions. If this sounds like something you’d want to learn more about, please reach out to gethelp@ncmec.org. #MentalHealthProfessionals #MentalHealth

The National Training Institute (NTI) is hosting its 2024 National Conference in Portland, OR from September 18 - 20! If you're already registered and planning to attend this event, be sure to stop by and see NCMEC's own, Shannon Traore, who will be presenting on "Supporting Trauma Needs for Crime Victims and Caregivers," on Friday the 20th. To learn more click on the link below. NCMEC hopes to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eFcYaCX

I don't know about you, but this summer seemed to fly by! As we enter the fall season, I wanted to let you know about an exciting new module NCMEC created called, Mitigating Trauma During Recovery & Reunification of Missing Youth Exploited by Sex Trafficking. In the module, you will learn how mental health professionals can support NCMEC’s victim and family support team when planning for recovery, reunification, and reintegration of missing children victimized due to child sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. The module should only take ~15 minutes to complete and has a wealth of knowledge that will help you help others as they begin their healing process. Log into your NCMEC Connect account today to access the module. If you still need to create your NCMEC Connect account, click on the link below to get started.  https://lnkd.in/eSS-vNgY

It was so great representing NCMEC at NOVA's 50th Annual Conference last week! There were over 2200+ attendants this year, and so many came by NCMEC's booth to learn more about the work NCMEC does, the amazing resources NCMEC has, and what they can do to help in their homes and community. Thank you for having us NOVA!

The Family Advocacy Outreach Network is expanding! FAON has 360+ members and we are working hard to grow so that more people have access to the therapeutic and counseling services they deserve. Please share this image to spread the word about FAON and encourage your colleagues to learn more. If you know someone that's interested in joining, have them scan the QR code to fill out an application today!

Did you know...? July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! As a valued member of FAON, you understand the importance of mental health regardless of where you come from. It's important to take a moment to appreciate one's access to mental health services, but also to recognize there is a lot of work to be done in mental health recognition and access, especially for underserved and underrepresented communities of color. FAON is ready and proud to serve those in need of mental health intervention and we are here to support you every step of the way! If you'd like to learn more about National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, please check out the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) article by clicking on the link below: https://lnkd.in/ehMfmphK Additionally, in May and June, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), along with other federal, state, and local agencies, conducted their second nationwide search called, Operation We Will Find You 2 (OWWFY2). This amazing and collaborative effort resulted in the recovery of 200 missing children across the country. Learn more about this incredible feat by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/eZKPN9Z5 Finally, if you haven't done so already, please check out our newest course on your NCMEC Connect account called, Mitigating Trauma During Recovery & Reunification After Family Abduction. It has amazing and important insights for what FAON members can do when assisting with the recovery and reunification of family members after an abduction has occurred. You can find it in your NCMEC Connect account in the FAON Content Catalog. As always, thank you for all the incredible work you do every day and happy National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

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