Building And Bridging Connections Resource

Join our 12-week Parenting Group starting August 19th! Learn how to manage stress, build trust, and improve communication with your child under the guidance of certified instructor Tatyana Baker. Submit your referral by August 9th!

The Regional Youth Council is seeking young adults, ages 16-24, looking to make a difference in their community and mental health services! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to drive change and be a voice for your community. For more information, contact Gianna Wade at [email protected].

KY-SPIN’s Bridging the Gap in Special Education Virtual Training
September 12, 2024 or September 28, 2024
9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
Register now at https://ow.ly/KQJx50SPcwx

Join us for our Teen Transition Workshop from August 5th to 9th at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library! For more info, contact Gianna Wade at [email protected].

JULY is BIPOC Mental Health month
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https://mhanational.org/sites/default/files/BIPOC/MHM-2024/2024-BIPOC-MH-Toolkit.pdf

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Kentucky’s Kids Don’t Need Us to Drag Child Labor Laws Back to the 19th Century - Kentucky Center for Economic Policy When I was 16, I nearly lost two fingers at work. I thought often of the accident as the House passed HB 255, weakening KY’s child labor laws.

Important information for my Ky workforce people

The Right to a Break Is Just One of the Worker Freedoms on the Line - Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Billionaire-funded think tanks and corporate special interests are pushing bills this session that threaten fundamental worker rights in Kentucky.

12 Warning Signs of Su***de | Child Mind Institute In this video, we cover su***de prevention. We discuss the 12 warning signs that might indicate a child is at risk of su***de. From changes in behavior to ex...

Advocacy Alert
HB 5 would:
1. Criminalize homelessness by making “unlawful camping” a crime, while also restricting funding to proven methods of fighting homelessness.
2. Increase criminal penalties related to fentanyl, an approach that has been shown to raise the risk of fatal overdose by scaring people away from calling for help.
3. Increase our already globally high incarceration levels through an antiquated “three strikes” provision and other larger penalties that research shows aren’t effective at reducing crime and improving safety.
4. Further crowd local jails by incarcerating more people pre-trial just because they are too poor to afford bail.

CALL TODAY TO TELL YOUR LEGISLATOR WHAT YOU WANT FOR THIS BILL!
Legislative Message Line HB 5 – 1-800-372-7181
To find your legislator, click on this link: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/findyourlegislator/findyourlegislator.html

For more information on the bill and what it does, check out these sources:
~Louisville Republicans File Safer Kentucky Act (Spectrum News 1)
~Critics Say KY House Bill 'criminalizes poverty' with penalties for homelessness (Lexington Herald Leader)
~House Bill 5 Doubles Down on Ineffective Policies That Will Further Increase Incarceration and Hardship (Kentucky Center for Economic Policy)

To see the bill in its entirety: https://27a9.educdn.net/e/2rpsd/aNmkRI?__$u__&nk=NjVhODEyNDQ4MGRkZjIxNDQ5NTI4NGRlLGN3Y2VjaWxAa3lwYXJ0bmVyc2hpcC5vcmc6Ojp0bWN3YTdtbjRyMmN5dHNh

WE'RE BACK! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
FIRST Brunch at The Bruce of 2024 is February 4th!

For reservations visit the-bruce.com or give us a call 270-707-7000!

When it comes to achieving your goals, habit stacking is a powerful tool! Check out these examples of incorporating new habits into your routine.

It is not too late to register for KY-SPIN's Bridging the Gap in Special Education
- In-depth virtual training for Parents/Families & Professionals
Register at https://tinyurl.com/hdudjrat

Be a light. 💙 ~ Nanea