A Roadmap for Youth Behavioral Health in Western Massachusetts When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 8:30 am to 11:45 am Where: UMass-Amherst With a focus on youth, this forum will provide a roadmap to help facilitate prevention, support social-emotional learning, foster connection, and inform policy change for Western Massachusetts. A stakeholder panel discussion will […]
At Massachusetts Health Policy Forum’s November 2023 convening, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) presented a Youth Mental Health Roadmap for Western MA that builds on the state’s Promote Prevent Special Commission, the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, and the Mental Health ABC Act. The policy recommendations in the report include three bills that are currently […]
Learn about the 413Cares online resource database and how local organizations are using 413Cares to build relationships with other organizations and the community to ensure they are getting connected to services. Speakers will include Liv Anna Homstead & Francheska Bermudez (Public Health Institute of Western MA), Alan Dallman & Johanna Farrell (Food Bank of Western […]
In this training, participants will learn how to identify and support mental health needs for children and youth. It will cover common mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. It is appropriate for both adults and youth in high school. Facilitated by: Behavioral Health Network Sponsored by: Youth Mental Health Coalition
This webinar will share the latest findings from a recent report on gender equity in Western Massachusetts. In collaboration, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts and the Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) gathered extensive data, including listening to local communities, to create a report rich with information and insights. Come learn how women, […]
This webinar will showcase the various climate justice work that the Public Health Institute of Western Mass is involved with in order to advance climate justice and health equity. Speakers will include Samantha Hamilton and Francheska Bermudez from Public Health Institute of Western Mass, and Dr. Krystal Pollitt, Associate Professor of Epidemiology Yale School of […]
In this training, attendees will learn how many of our current mental health issues can come from the traumas of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. We will learn and discuss how to build off the work of experts in the fields of neuroscience and posttraumatic stress. We will also reserve time for an "Ask […]
This training teaches youth what to look out for in healthy vs unhealthy relationships and friendships. It seeks to inform young people of just how common domestic violence is in our community and help make all individuals more trauma-informed. For youth in grades 6-12. Hosted by: MLK Family Services Facilitated by: Tool for Success Counseling, […]
We hope you are able to join us for reflection, education, networking and celebration! We have planned this special event to coincide with the !10th anniversary! of the Western MA Health Equity Network which began in Fall 2014 with the first summit that many of you attended. We are excited to recognize all your hard work and […]
5 WEEK SERIES: Every Wednesday in October from 3:00pm-4:30pm (10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, & 10/30) Join us for an insightful event on Facilitating Racial Equity in the Workplace! Are you looking to create a more inclusive and diverse work environment? This online series is perfect for you! Learn practical strategies and tools to promote racial […]
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