Mental Health

Fostering Holistic Wellness: Nurturing the Well-being of Youth in Care and their Families featuring Dr. Patrick Crawford

Self-Love Month recognizes the significance of prioritizing one’s happiness and overall well-being. This is particularly crucial for youth in care who may be dealing with trauma. Focusing on self-love and…

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DHS Equity Speakers Series Invitation: Ericka Huggins

Friday, January 26, 2024 | 2:00 pm ET Click Here to Register Ericka Huggins Biography: For the past 30 years, Ericka Huggins has lectured throughout the United States and internationally….

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Understanding and Celebrating Kwanzaa with Your Family

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday held annually from December 26 to January 1. This holiday commemorates family, culture, unity, and the harvest. The word “Kwanzaa” comes from the Kiswahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning “first fruits [of the harvest].” Kwanzaa…

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Holiday Mental Health Resources

The holidays are supposed to be a joy-filled season, but they tend to be stressful and taxing for those impacted by mental illness. Dealing with mental well-being is an important…

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ASCI Launches New Office in New Hampshire

ASCI is excited to announce the launch of its newest office in Concord, New Hampshire! After identifying the great need for more support for kinship families, the state of New…

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The Reaffirmation of ICWA: Reaffirming Native Cultural Identities and Family Structure

During November, we celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month by respecting the distinctive and divergent histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives (AI/AN). While we celebrate their rich histories, we…

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Maternal Health State and County Fact Sheets Released

Information provided by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children Maternal health ensures mothers and birthing parents are healthy and their children have the best start possible. Research shows healthy mothers are more…

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The Importance of Acknowledging Minority Mental Health

Minority Mental Health Month is recognized to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. According to McLean…

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Important Facts about Alcohol, Drug and Addiction

March 20-26, 2023 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Please check out these important facts below. According to the CDC: Alcohol Excessive drinking both in the form of heavy drinking…

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Important Lessons to Learn from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Although Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has passed, it is imperative to know and understand that his message is central to everyone at any given time. Throughout the course of…

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