This letter was written by Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, for Wayside Youth & Family Support Network and the Watertown Youth Coalition. It was originally published in the Watertown News on May 7, 2020. Dear Seniors: When the news came down last month that schools across Massachusetts would not reopen for the rest of the school…
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By Jason Kornwitz This article originally appeared on May 4, 2020 in the Boston College School of Social Work News. Students, faculty, and alumni have delivered food to older adults who can not leave their homes, provided teletherapy to students whose schools have closed for the rest of the academic year, and tracked down people…
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Debbie Brooks, contract manager, Accounts Receivable Debbie Brooks’ sewing talents aren’t exactly a secret ever since that time she wore a handmade leprechaun costume to share positive financial news at a monthly meeting of 40 senior staff. Debbie has sewn many things, but up until a few weeks ago she had never made masks. When…
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Olivia Chiacchia, coordinator of STEPS Young Adult Resource Center Meet Olivia Chiacchia, coordinator of STEPS Young Adult Resource Center in Arlington, which traditionally provides free, drop-in groups that help young adults ages 18-26 with socialization and one-on-one peer support. Five weeks ago, when COVID-19 forced us inside, Olivia moved her support groups online and even…
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By Guimel DeCarvalho Director of People & Culture and Chief Diversity Officer Earlier this month, we welcomed our new Coordinator of Wellness and Benefits, Sukie Bansal-Roberts, to our People and Culture team. Sukie joined us at the right time as there is no greater need for wellness strategies than now as we all try to…
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This article originally appeared in the Lowell Sun on April 27, 2020 LOWELL — The Greater Lowell Community Foundation has provided its first phase of emergency grants — totaling $75,000 — to dozens of local nonprofits. The 60 grants were distributed from the GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, which was established to assist nonprofits with…
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This story originally appeared in the MetroWest Daily News on April 17, 2020 WAYLAND — The Wayland-based Parmenter Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to continue its support of the innovative Behavioral Health Partners MetroWest located in Framingham. The organization opened in 2017 as a new initiative comprised of partners from four leading social service…
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By Samantha Jean Wayside Trauma Intervention Services, education and outreach coordinator In honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), we’re sharing a quick and easy way to think about sexual assault prevention – remember your APCD’s! Accountability: • Remember that your actions have an impact. In short, this means that one way to…
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By Dr. Lauren Barry, Director of Clinical Initiatives and Data Analytics For children who struggle with mental health issues, being at home during COVID-19 normalizes many of the behaviors that are generally warning signs for depression – staying in bed all day, not showering or getting dressed and lack of interest in activities. It’s understandable…
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This column originally appeared in the MetroWest and Milford Daily News on April 20, 2020 At Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, where I’ve worked as a psychologist for 22 years, over 20 percent of our youth are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). At Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, where I’ve worked…
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