Prevention & Support

ParentVOICE

Who is it for? 

Parents and caregivers of youth with emotional, behavioral and/or mental health concerns.

How does it help?

ParentVOICE offers support services for parents, caregivers and their youth.

Family Support Specialists

Family Support Specialists, also known as Family Partners, work closely with families who are navigating the education, child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice systems. They offer one-to-one support by preparing parents for and accompanying them to meetings with schools, service providers, and child & family teams. Family Partners also serve as an educational resource to parents and caregivers seeking ways to improve children’s ability to function successfully at home and in school.

Family Partners also offer Triple P:  Positive Parenting Program with tips, tools and strategies to help parents manage misbehavior and raise happy, confident kids and teens.

Get In Touch

Contact Director of Family and Peer Support

Real Talk, Real Support – Virtual Lunch & Learn for Parents/Caregivers

ParentVOICE program is beginning a new monthly lunch and learn series titled “Real Talk, Real Support.” The new virtual series for parents and caregivers will be led by MHA’s ParentVOICE Family Partners; some will feature guest speakers, and will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:00 p.m. The topic will be presented during the first 30 minutes, followed by Q&A or support for up to 30 minutes.

Real Talk, Real Support groups are for parents and caregivers of struggling youth, which foster connections between others facing similar issues. In these monthly confidential gatherings, parents and caregivers gain emotional support, resources and coping strategies related to raising children with mental health challenges, social networks, and a feeling of empowerment.

2023 SCHEDULE

• Email Candace Wilson to be added to a monthly email with Real Talk, Real Support topics and resources.

Register Now

Contact a Family Partner to Register for Virtual Support Groups

2021 Surgeon General’s Advisory: Protecting Youth Mental Health

Read the Advisory Here
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