The Baker Center for Children and Families

Families never want to think they may have to eventually deal with a mental health crisis. It can be scary, confusing, and make caregivers feel as though they don't know how to help. In July's edition of Parent Talk, we tackle this issue and provide some thoughtful tips for preventing and preparing for a mental health crisis: bakercntr.org/pt-july24 #mentalhealth #crisis #newsletter

Don't forget to sign up! One week from today we will be hosting our monthly webinar. July's session focuses on mental health assessments for kids. We will review different kinds of assessments and when caregivers should consider getting one. Register at bakercenter.org/assessment #mentalhealth #webinar

You may have considered getting a mental health assessment for your child, but weren't sure which type of assessment would be the best fit. At our clinic, we use the K-SADS assessment which is an evidence-based method that assesses social, emotional, and behavioral health conditions. Learn more in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/eQpw_FwR #mentalhealth #assessments

If you suspect a case of child abuse or neglect, be sure to contact your local authority. The Massachusetts Child Abuse Emergency Line operates every day of the year from 5PM to 9AM at (800) 792-5200.

We were so thrilled to have so many wonderful members of our community come out in support of our 18th Annual Golf Tournament recently! Over 100 golfers came together and raised almost $125k to support children's mental health. We can't wait to see everyone again out on the green next year!

Our Quality Care Initiative works with families, schools, state agencies, and more to help ensure that all children and families have access to the highest quality care. You can now access a library of some of our QCI resources such as presentations and toolkits for free! Visit https://lnkd.in/erpBvseW

Are you interested in having your child assessed for a mental health condition like autism or ADHD, but aren't sure where to start? Check out our latest blog post for an overview of common types of assessments for kids and how to access them. Don't forget to sign up for our free webinar on July 25th where our expert clinical team will be presenting about assessments for kids with a live Q&A component! https://lnkd.in/edqvTHW2 #blog #ASD #autism #ADHD #mentalhealth

Our monthly webinar series covers a range of topics including anxiety, depression, screentime, trauma, and more. Each session is run by a real clinician on our staff and provides helpful guidance and tips for caregivers. If you're not able to tune in live, you can watch each recorded session now! Visit bakercntr.org/webinars to access the full library of content featuring over 10 webinars with more to come. #webinar #mentalhealth

"You just walk in there and they know what to do. Dr. Alto was just super sensitive to our needs as a family, and she knew exactly what we were going through." Read our latest Client Spotlight featuring a young child who was treated for PTSD by our very own Michelle Alto via our METRIC grant! https://lnkd.in/egwEYRYP Thank you to National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for making METRIC possible! #PTSD #trauma #mentalhealth

Don't miss your chance to enroll your young adult in our Next Step: College Success summer session July 21-26! Next Step is designed to help students with social language and anxiety challenges prepare for college and serves as a simulation for independent living. Learn more at bakercenter.org/nextstep