Events

An open meeting to learn from experienced Family Partners

Ellen Crowley, Staff Attorney - Health Law Advocates, will provide a presentation about the Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids & DESE Special Education Guidance updates. Bring your questions!

School Avoidance with Brian Willoughby, PhD

When your child or adolescent is experiencing a serious mental health crisis, s/he is at serious risk of hurting her/himself, hurting others or is having severe, disorganized, or dangerous train of thought, you will need to have your child/adolescent screened for hospitalization. Taking the time in a non-crisis situation can help make a difficult situation […]

This training is designed for parents and family members that have children with emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health needs. This is an interactive training to be informed on the following: The basic dangers of entering the juvenile justice system ABC soup How to communicate with the police A network of families to connect with RSVP […]

Town Hall with Commissioner Brooke Doyle and Deputy Commissioner Kelly English from the Department of Mental Health

Please join us at the Inside Track, a PPAL briefing and networking meeting to get updated on new and current resources, news, legislative changes and advocacy efforts that affect children, youth and families.