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Category Archives: Action Alerts
Let’s put an end to inappropriate seclusion and restraint – Sign the White House petition
Many of you will remember the Morning Zen piece we did on Bill Lichtenstein, parent of a beautiful daughter who experienced the horror of the inappropriate use of seclusion and restraint (“His name is Bill – and he is fighting … Continue reading
Posted in Action Alerts, In The News, Legislation
Tagged Children's mental health network, Inappropriate restraint and seclusion
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YOUTH and Social Media Use Survey
Youth MOVE SC is conducting a survey of YOUTH (ages 12-25) to help us understand how we can use social media to engage youth. The youth who complete the survey will have an opportunity to be entered into a drawing for a … Continue reading
Defining Trauma: Give Us Your Feedback
SAMHSA is now seeking input from the public on the concept paper, SAMHSA’s Working Definition of Trauma and Principles and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. For ease of review, the paper is divided into three sections: Definition of Trauma A … Continue reading
We need your feedback…
This survey is being distributed by a family organization collaborative, of which the Federation is participating in. We are seeking information from parents of children with any level of mental health need. Please help by completing this brief survey, it … Continue reading
Posted in Action Alerts, In The News, Youth
Tagged breaking boundaries, children's mental health, survey
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Town Hall Meetings of the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children
Thank you to all who attended the Town Hall Meetings of the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children! The comments presented by families and practitioners who work with children are invaluable as the Committee on Children prepares for the … Continue reading
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*** TONIGHT****
Good Morning, The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children has scheduled two Town Hall Meetings to identify important issues and recommendations for children in South Carolina from parents, families and community members. The intended focus of the meeting in … Continue reading
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Say it forward
Please join us in educating people about mental illness with our second annual “Say It Forward” campaign, in honor of National Bipolar Awareness Day on October 4. The concept “pay it forward” means to do an selfless good deed for … Continue reading
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Town Hall Meeting Invitation
Parents-below an in state opportunity for your voice to be heard. If there are specific issues that you have regarding services or supports for children in your community see the information below to submit your concerns in writing or to … Continue reading
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Children’s Mental Health Network
The Children’s Mental Health Network makes it easy for you to take action on important issues, such as “nondiscretionary defense” or “NDD” programs, that are having an impact on the children’s mental health world. Share your voice through the … Continue reading
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What Would Happen If You No Longer Had Resource Officers In Your School?
While Congress struggles to develop a fiscally responsible budget, the rest of us should be thinking about how to strategically ensure our children and their families’ needs are met. The National Federation is keeping a close eye on this issue … Continue reading
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Tagged children, education, mental health, schools, south carolina
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