Parent/ Professional Advocacy League

PPAL's 10th Annual Conference

HOPE TO SEE YOU JUNE 4th PPAL's 10th annual conference and celebration! Holding Hands in Hard Times A Children's Mental Health (virtual) Conference Details and registration here! Last minute questions? Scholarships available! Email today conference@ppal.net

PPAL Monthly Statewide Meetings

Next Meeting: Three Critical Cs for Mental Health Parents: Community, Communication, and (self) Care with Deborah Vlock Statewide Meeting Schedule - 2nd Tuesday of month (10-11:30 AM via Zoom) June 8th Conversation with Deborah Vlock, author of Parenting Children with Mental Health Challenges: A Guide to Life with Emotionally Complex Kids July - no meeting August 10th 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

PPAL Facebook Live

PPAL's Facebook Live | Wednesdays @ 2 PM Check out PPAL's Facebook Live videos. Learn more about PPAL and ways to support your loved ones. 6/2 with Dev, Dev's Toolkit Part 3 6/9 with Steph, Siblings of Children with Mental Health Issues Speak Up 6/16 with Robin, Sharing Your Family's Mental Health Story 6/23 with Ruth, Food for Thought in Advance of Your Teenager's 18th Birthday

PPAL Special Events

PPAL TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS NEW training and workshops coming this summer! All trainings and workshops can be found on the PPAL website or email training@ppal.net

PPAL Support Groups - open to all

Hispanic Family Support Social 1st/3rd Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM 6/ 1  Welcoming Elizabeth De La Rosa, UMASS Child Trauma Training Center 6/15 Parent Peer Support & Information Sharing https://zoom.us/j/95866333379?pwd=SFJpRVRXcWdiS1IvV1F2bURGdHJtZz09 Meeting ID: 958 6633 3379 / Password: 246553 / +16465588656 Questions? Email Irelsa and Joel at Parentsupportgroup@ppal.net

Winchendon Family Network Social 1st/3rd Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5 PM 6/ 1 Parent Peer Support & Information Sharing 6/15 Parent Peer Support & Information Sharing https://zoom.us/j/97147962913 Meeting ID: 971 4796 2913 / +1 646 558 8656 Questions? Email Kathy and Ann at Parentsupportgroup@ppal.net

Family Network Social Parents of Transition Age Youth 1st/3rd Wednesdays from 6 - 8 PM 6/2 Welcoming Maryann Davis, Ph.D., Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research, for a discussion about the PASS Study “Peer Academic Coaching for College Students with Mental Health Condition." Providers are welcome! 6/16 Parent Peer Support and Information Sharing https://zoom.us/j/99976478858 Meeting ID: 999 7647 8858 / +1 646-558-8656 Questions? Email Kathy and Ann at Parentsupportgroup@ppal.net

Getting Connected Parents of Transition Age Youth 1st/3rd Tuesdays from 6 - 7:30 PM Are you raising a child that is 14 - 21 years old? Looking for ideas and connections with other parents? Come together to connect, share, cook, and belong to a village that will support you during difficult times. June dates: June 1st and June 15th https://zoom.us/j/94760304370?pwd=ZlpBWWZ5VHAwT3cvRm05VjhyQXFkQT09 Meeting ID: 947 6030 4370 Passcode: 280290 Questions? email Dawn @ dchristie@ppal.net

Family Network Social 2nd/4th Thursdays from 6 - 8 PM 6/10 Welcoming Xavier Cardona, Nurturing Fathers - One Dad’s Story Come hear from a Dad’s perspective! Providers are welcome! 6/24 Parent Peer Support and Information Sharing https://zoom.us/j/98798978222 Meeting ID: 987 9897 8222 / +1 646-558-8656 Questions? Email Kathy and Ann at Parentsupportgroup@ppal.net

PPAL Supported Groups

Friday Family Support Group for Lynn Families via Zoom Fridays 6:30 pm https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78189460790?pwd=TzJ5NXVjSFp3ZHl5UzdxdDUzTFphQT09 Meeting ID number is: 88427032709 Password: FFSG 202 For more information email Dalene at ptahsw@verizon.net

Parents of Transition Age Youth Private Facebook Group Private group for families with lived experience. Email Kathy and Ann with questions at parentsupportgroup@ppal.net Link to Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260425921978672/?source_id=220653121088

Youth MOVE Massachusetts Group

Youth MOVE Massachusetts Groups meeting the first Tuesday of the month from 5 - 6:30 PM. Open to young adults ages 14 - 18 years Contact dkaplan@ppal.net

PPAL Partnered Events

Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative Supporting Siblings During COVID-19 is a program for caregivers AND siblings. First Thursday of each month, 5:30-7 PM. The next sessions - June 3rd * July 1st * August 5th Registration is required; call (857) 523-1145 or email emily.rubin@umassmed.edu. This event is a collaboration of UMass Medical School, PPAL, MCPAP, and Greater Worcester Community Foundation.

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