Youth Services at M&BPN

Pride month is in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which was a multi day riot and protest sparked by police raids in New York City's Stonewall Inn, a popular bar and safe space for LGBTQ+ patrons. This event was a catalyst for change after a long history of mistreatment and oppression experienced by the LGBTQ+ community. Today, pride celebrates visibility, progress, history, and organizes to help advance further progress on equality. It highlights community and connection, strength and love for LGBTQ+ of all ages.

Pride matters because people still experience violence and discrimination because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Pride matters because as statistically, LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to experience mental illness, violence, homelessness, and more, due to family and other community members not being supportive or accepting. Pride matters for empower LGBTQ+ of all ages.

The FDA approved the first over the counter hormonal contraceptive, which is more effective than other over-the-counter contraceptives available today. Here's what we know about it!

Like all hormonal birth control, the Opill does have potential side effects. If you're taking OTC birth control, it's still best to let a doctor know, if you have one.

In honor of Black History Month, we invite you to think about these powerful quotes from legendary voices in black history.

Happy Chinese New Year to all who celebrate!

Our AmeriCorps: Rural Health Service Corps member, Cassidy, participated. We are thankful for her service with us and our school communities.
If you are interested in joining our team as a member, please visit https://ruralhealthservicecorps.org/positions/stateandnationalpositions/ for more information.

Our VISTA and Public Health AmeriCorps members have been participating in a 21-day Racial Equity Challenge. Today, we gathered to discuss what we have learned and we watched the I Have A Dream speech in honor of MLK day. We discussed how far we have come and how far we have left to go.

“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.” ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy winter! Mothers & Babies will be closed from December 23rd to January 2nd.

We wish you a safe & warm holiday season! See you in January!

If you're feeling stressed out this time of year, you're not alone! What are some of your go-to stress management coping skills?

Meet Cassidy, our new Youth Education Specialist serving through AmeriCorps: Rural Health Service Corps! ✨

Cassidy graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with her Bachelors of Science in Psychological Science with minors in Biology and Child Advocacy 🧬🧠. She is looking forward to continuing to build skills through teaching and interacting with children and the community that will help continue to build upon her education. Cassidy has a passion for educating children and the community about healthy relationships, making smart choices, and mental health awareness.

Outside of work, Cassidy loves spending time with family and friends, reading, going to concerts, and taking her dog for walks📚🎵 .

Meet Molly, our new Youth Educator! ✨

Molly graduated from American University with her master in Elementary Education🍎📚. She has a professional background in education. Additionally, Molly is experienced in community events and family engagements. Molly has a passion for educating children and the community on domestic violence, healthy relationships, and making smart choices!

Outside of work, Molly loves spending time with her daughter, reading, the beauty of nature and making people laugh! 📚🏞 Feel free to ask Molly a question by direct messaging her on our account!

If your child or someone you know is planning to apply for a SUNY school, take advantage of Free App Weeks! Get the $50 application fee waived for 2 weeks when you apply between Oct 16-29th.

This year it is in our new building! Come see us for a day of learning, games and gifts.

Join us for our 8th Annual Community Baby Shower! Lots of games, gifts, education and raffles! Plus you get to see our brand new home at 346 Grand Ave in Johnson City! See you then!

This program aims to empower parents by providing them with the same knowledge and content we offer to teens.

Please click the link below to inform us on which topics you would be interested in hearing!

https://forms.gle/zJm7vLj79CEqyPwr6

Great conference! Register by COB 9/29!

Sign up for the 16th Annual Superintendent's Day Conference!!! Affordable Contact hours for social workers through Binghamton University. https://continuinged.binghamton.edu/reg/sidc-registration.php?fbclid=IwAR1hqeZG9tT2FPsMA130sWDkIiRcHBKcNSt9SUDelP39w15K8_Emh6McR7Q

Help your child stay on track with their assignments! Scan the QR code to design a free homework planning print out.

The start of a new school year brings early mornings and busy schedules. Take the hassle out of back to school transitions by developing family friendly routines! For more information and tips visit:

https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/back-to-school-routine/

FREE upcoming webinar on 9/26! Scan the QR code to register. Don't worry if you can't make the live stream, all registrants will receive a recording of the webinar to watch on their own time.

We had so much fun chalking our walk today at Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network of SCNY, Inc.!

To learn more about Chalk the Walk, check out BC SAFE!

"Back to school" often leads to spikes in social comparison, especially online. Here's a reminder to tell young people that what they see online isn’t always accurate!

September is Sexual Health Awareness month! In honor of the month, these are some health facts everyone should know about sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Follow along in this series, as we suggest ways to physically respond to criticism, learn from our mistakes, and move forward!

Accepting mistakes and taking criticism is one of the hardest parts of the learning process, but is also one of the most important parts. Follow along in this series as we suggest ways to physically respond to criticism, as well as how to learn from our mistakes and move forward!

📣 ᴡᴇ ʜᴀᴠᴇ 3 ᴏᴘᴇɴ ᴀᴍᴇʀɪᴄᴏʀᴘꜱ ᴘᴏꜱɪᴛɪᴏɴꜱ! 📣 Rural Health Service Corps (AmeriCorps)

Come work with our Youth Services team to educate and empower middle and high school youth.

* Position(s) is 30 hrs per week, September 2023 - July 2024
* You will get a living allowance and an education award
* You will gain experience and have fun doing it

Click here to learn more and to apply: https://bit.ly/3Od7myk

Youth Services at M&BPN Providing comprehensive sexuality ed/life skills to youth across the Southern Tier of New York!
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📦 We are moving! Today kicked off our moving week from Binghamton to Johnson City. New location, same great services! The new office will open 8/1.

📣📣 Resource alert! 📣📣

Links from flyer:
* More info: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/crisis/988.html
* Chat with a counselor: https://988lifeline.org/chat/

Happy 4th! 🎆🇺🇸☀️

Happy Saturday

Looking for free, screen-less activities to enjoy this summer? Check out some of these examples! What are your favorite screen free activities?

Happy Saturday! 🦋