Consortium for Infant and Child Health (CINCH)

Our Black Maternal Health Equity Action Alliance Voices Project will be gathering stories and feedback from local Black families on their experiences related to pregnancy, birth and post-birth this coming fall. These stories will be used in working with health care providers and community to promote health equity and pregnancy/birth safety for Black Families.

We need to ensure that we are asking the right questions! We need families and advocates as community research collaborators in the development of these questions!.

What important questions do you think we should be asking? Feel free to suggest multiple questions and ideas.

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Introducing Behavioral Health Services of Virginia: an organization that provides customized community services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals.
https://planningcouncil.myresourcedirectory.com/index.php?option=com_cpx&task=resource.view&id=4287387&search_history_id=207910740&code=RM%2CRP%2CRR%2CRX%2CPN-8100.0500

Visit Cinchcoalition.org and check out our events calendar! We share upcoming community and CINCH events. Take a look and see what’s going on in Hampton Roads from Adult and Youth Mental Health classes, QPR training, Sensory events, upcoming CINCH meetings and so much more!

A word from CINCH: Did you know April is National Counseling Awareness Month?

Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation presents QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer. Come together to learn to be a resource for those who are struggling and to recognize the warning signs.

Introducing Connecting Communities LLC: an organization that works to support mental wellness in Hampton Roads.

We are so excited for Bright Views to launch this summer in July! Find out more at Brightviews.org

Introducing Spark: an organization that provides community- based and rehab services to youth and families in Hampton Roads.

Feel like your life is moving in slow motion? It might be the ma*****na. Using ma*****na while driving impairs reaction time - and can result in a wreck and losing your license. SAMHSA.gov

Using ma*****na makes you more likely to quit high school and college. CDC.gov

Happy feelings don’t always last. Using ma*****na won’t fix depression and may make it worse. https://erikmessamore.com/ma*****na-and-depression/

Using ma*****na may cause depression rather than help it. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/ma*****na/what-are-ma*****nas-long-term-effects-brain

CINCH celebrates National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week! Join us as we promote awareness and provide education on substance abuse.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032719320919?via%3Dihub

A word from CINCH: Don't forget tomorrow is daylight savings. Spring forward with family fun! ☀️

Welcome to Mental Health Monday, where we shed light on local mental health services. In a world often shrouded in stigma, we're here to offer support, resources, and a safe space for discussions. Join us as we embark on a journey towards understanding and healing.

Happy Social and Emotional Learning week! This summer we will be launching a new Social and Emotional learning program called Bright Views! To learn more visit

Introducing Mental Health Monday! At CINCH, we are committed to mental wellness in our community. Join us each Monday as we spotlight local mental health services and resources. Let's prioritize self-care and resilience together.