Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) and The Youth Mental Health Project have introduced regional chapters of The Parent Support Network to the panhandle. The new resources will provide local parents and caregivers who are concerned about their children’s mental health with an opportunity to find and support each other in a confidential and safe space.
“Our youth mental health crisis continues, so it is critical that caregivers who are struggling to raise children with mental health challenges tell their stories to others who have “been there” and get the support and information they need to cope,” said Valerie Barton, Executive Director.
The Youth Mental Health Project aims to educate, empower, and support families and communities to better understand and care for the mental health of local youth. CVHN initially sought out a partnership with The Youth Mental Health Project in fall 2021 with a screening of No Letting Go, a film that follows the story of a family dealing with a young son who is struggling with mental illness. As CVHN continued to focus on eliminating barriers to accessible and affordable healthcare for children in need, the nonprofit decided to collaborate once again to officially bring The Parent Support Network to the panhandle.
“The mission and work of the Youth Mental Health Project perfectly aligns with what we hope to offer to the families in our community,” said Associate Executive Director of CVHN, Megan Trent.
“Introducing The Parent Support Network will allow caregivers to find others who understand, who have the same struggles, and share support and resources to help all of our kids in their mental wellness journey.”
For more information, follow CVHN on Facebook and visit www.cvhnkids.org/.
