Parent Professional Advocacy League

Relax & Connect
2022-12-28 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-01-04 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-01-11 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-01-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-01-25 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-02-01 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
VIRTUAL: Relax & Connect
Wednesdays, 11:30-1:00
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82994087376
Are you caring for or supporting youth with mental health needs? Join us to connect, learn from, and support other parents raising children with social, emotional, or mental health needs. Join us for a confidential and welcoming conversation!

Parenting Young Adults: Looking to the Future
2022-12-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-01-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-01-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-01-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-01-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-02-01 18:00 - 19:30
VIRTUAL: Parenting Young Adults: Looking to the Future
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84884783553
Are you raising or supporting a teen or young adult with social, emotional, or mental health needs? Join us for connection, support, and learning! Join us on your device from the comfort of your own home for a confidential and welcoming conversation!

School Problem Solving Clinic -- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
2023-01-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-06 13:00 - 15:00
School Problem Solving Clinic – VIRTUAL/ TELEPHONE — BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Mondays 1:00 – 3:00 PM
PPAL’s FREE and CONFIDENTIAL school problem solving clinic for parents, caregivers, and family members across Massachusetts.
Get one-on-one support for a wide range of concerns including
* School discipline issues
* School resource officer questions
* Child Requiring Assistance (CRA)
* Bullying
* Do’s and Don’ts when going to court
Zoom or phone call, by appointment
Contact: juvenilejustice@ppal.net

Youth MOVE Massachusetts
2023-01-03 17:00 - 18:30
Meets first Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, August 2
5-6:30PM
Open to young adults ages 14-18 years
Contact YouthMoveMA@ppal.net for details.

Caregiver Connections
2023-01-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-31 17:00 - 18:30
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL: Caregiver Connections
Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Are you looking for parent to parent support? Do you need help finding resources to support your child or have questions about services? If you answered yes, then you should definitely attend!!
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85808687434
Phyical Address:
Beals Memorial Library
50 Pleasant Street
Winchendon, MA

Contact: Parentsupportgroup@ppal.net

VIRTUAL: Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative
2023-01-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-02-02 17:30 - 19:30
VIRTUAL – Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative
When: Monthly on the first Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Description: Supporting Siblings is a program for caregivers AND siblings. Registration is required. This event is a collaboration of UMass Medical School, PPAL, MCPAP, and Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
Contact and Register: Call (857) 523-1145 or email emily.rubin@umassmed.edu.

Statewide Meeting
2023-01-10 10:00 - 11:30
PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. (Peer leaders who work with children and have lived experience are also welcome.)
Questions: statewide@ppal.net

Grandparents Connections -- Lunch & Learn
2023-01-12 12:00 - 14:00
VIRTUAL – Grandparents Connections– Lunch & Learn
When: 2nd Thursdays
Description: Peer-to-Peer Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
This is a time to connect with, learn from, and support other grandparents raising grandchildren with mental health needs. Join us for learning, sharing & conversation with a focus on mental health wellness in a confidential and welcoming place
Contact: CantonParentSupport@PPAL.net
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87948157999

VIRTUAL: Grandparents Connections -- Conversation & Connection
2023-01-26 18:30 - 20:00
VIRTUAL – Grandparents Connections — Conversation & Connection
When: 4th Thursdays starting 12/22/2022 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Description: Peer-to-Peer Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
This is a time to connect with, learn from, and support other grandparents raising grandchildren with mental health needs. Join us for learning, sharing & conversation with a focus on mental health wellness in a confidential and welcoming place
Contact: CantonParentSupport@PPAL.net
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87948157999

Serie En Español de Salud Mental
2023-02-01 18:00 - 20:00
http://ppal.tinyc.co/Serie
Regístrese ahora para el taller de PPAL, “Planificación previa para una crisis de salud mental: el camino hacia la preparación”
Los talleres de PPAL están destinados ÚNICAMENTE a padres / cuidadores / familiares / socios familiares de niños con necesidades de salud conductual. (Líderes que trabajan con niños y han vivido experiencias también son bienvenidos).
