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October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Awareness Month

CHECK OUT FREE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS. Here's a list of support groups you may want to join this week.

YOU WILL FEEL BETTER AND BE WELL WITH HELP.
Many Support Group options from the Postpartum Resource Center of New York and our local Community Partners for New York State Parents.

Contact: Postpartum Resource Center of New York's State-wide Toll Free Helpline:
1-855-631-0001 or www.postpartumny.org/email

NOT FEELING LIKE YOURSELF? LET'S TALK ABOUT IT.
The Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here Sunday-Saturday 9am - 5pm to support you and help you get to the help and resources you need. We are not a 24 hour/7 day a week hotline but here are resources that are always available with someone to talk to and for help all of the time.

Call or Text Now. To talk with someone now or at anytime:
– National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 24/7 Call or text 1-833-852-6262
(1-833-TLC-MAMA)
– 988 -- 24/7 Help is available to talk with someone now at Crisis Lifeline Call/Text 988 Need Help Now? Dial 988 or text Got5 to 741741

Parents: Show friends and family what safe sleep for baby looks like by taking the Challenge. Learn more and explore resources for and beyond at https://go.nih.gov/wrGQSQb.

The Oswego County Trauma Informed Collaborative (OCTIC) will be hosting a free screening of the documentary “Resilience” followed by “A Review of Oswego County Social Determinates of Health Data” by Roseann Bayne to celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10.

The event will take place at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center located at 26 E 1st St, Oswego from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will be able to enjoy a light breakfast for free, courtesy of the event sponsor, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York.

Originally released in 2016, “Resilience” is an engrossing study of how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be linked to destructive behavior and medical diseases and details the growing movement to treat and prevent toxic stress.

Registration before the event is required as seating is limited. To register for the World Mental Health Day event, visit https://forms.gle/wUwW2gPGsn54WNjc7

For more information about OCTIC and to watch the “Resilience” trailer, visit www.health.oswegocounty.com.

Share far and wide! Catholic Charities of Onondaga County's Lullaby League is a four-week infant care class for pregnant women, partners, and families. Case management and counseling are offered to all birth parents and their families. Following the baby's birth, new parents meet with the case manager at home and can receive individual counseling as requested. Referrals are welcome, and families can learn more by calling Maria Vazquez at (315) 671-5625.

OCO OPTIONS will be offering a FREE in-person Circle of Security Parenting Series beginning October 9th. Call 315-342-0888 ext. 6 to reserve your spot today!
See details below👇

REACH CNY, Inc. Resources, Education, Advocacy, and Collaboration for Health

🚼 September is Baby Safety Month!

👶 Remember to keep medications, cleaning supplies, and other potential poisons out of reach of curious hands.

For any questions or emergencies, the Upstate New York Poison Center is here 24/7 to help!

☎️ Save our number: 1-800-222-1222.

We visited the OCO's Fulton Family Welcome Center this week to celebrate World Breastfeeding Month! 🤱🎉
We had a blast attending the Breastfeeding Cafe of Oswego County, held there every 4th Tuesday from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. We celebrated with wonderful parents and their adorable babies who joined us.
To support breastfeeding/chestfeeding families, BFFNY provided cooler bags filled with essential items, along with wearable electric breast pumps. We honored participants with certificates and provided valuable resources to guide them on their journeys.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! We hope you enjoyed the gifts, the camaraderie, and the support we were able to provide

A great reminder from Cribs for Kids Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative

Adult mattresses are cozy but aren't safe for infants to sleep on, even for a short time. Soft surfaces increase the risk of accidental suffocation. Always use a firm, flat crib mattress specifically designed for infants when putting your baby to sleep.

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! We're excited to roll out the CNYBFC Equity Lactation CLC Scholarship!

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/n9dxWf7ifi

Applications due August 31st, 2024!

August is National Breastfeeding Month!

Please join us on August 17th for a FREE breastfeeding awareness event! Enjoy a meal, refreshments, giveaways, raffles, and much more!

Space is limited, register today! https://forms.office.com/g/8pAiTbRQZe

For more information, please call the Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly New York program at 315-800-9906.

Support REACH CNY by purchasing a SUPER KISS Car Wash at Delta Sonic using link below!⬇️⬇️
https://wlink.live/2024_REACHCNY

Fundraiser runs from now until August 15th.

Visit our website for more information and to follow our progress!
www.reachcny.org

Join our partners at OCO Options for one of their upcoming *FREE* Mommy Connection Groups for individuals who are pregnant or parenting an infant! See Details below ⬇️

REACH CNY, Inc. Resources, Education, Advocacy, and Collaboration for Health

Please Join us for our Big Latch On Event! Use the link below to register!
https://forms.office.com/r/HefvuCKutD

Oswego County Breastfeeding Calendar of Events for July!

First group is TODAY at 6 pm EST! Join our newest online support group, Substance Use Recovery Support for Perinatal Moms & Birthing People.

Join PSI-trained peer facilitators for a recovery-focused virtual gathering. This peer support group is for those from pregnancy to two years postpartum who are engaged in recovery or considering recovery from substance use disorders (SUD This is a meeting focused on recovery, meaning a goal of abstaining from use, excluding medications taken as prescribed. For people who are considering recovery or have had a slip, and have used the day of the meeting, listening and observing is welcome, rather than active participation. No diagnosis is needed to attend. The perinatal period brings about unique challenges for those trying to maintain sobriety, and this group is a space to share those experiences and receive support whether you’ve been sober for one day or one hundred days. Substance use disorders may include, but are not limited to, alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, and/or ma*****na use disorder. PSI recognizes SUD as a chronic illness of the brain from which we can recover and lead healthy lives, and we honor that there are multiple, unique pathways to recovery for each individual. We hope to support those on their recovery journey as they also navigate pregnancy and postpartum. We do not treat, diagnose, or conduct therapy in our sessions as the focus is peer support. These sessions would not be a replacement for therapy, addiction treatment, or medical care.

Register ➡ http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

Traveling with baby this summer? 🌞✈️ 🚗 Prioritize sleep safety. Plan ahead and learn more about a safe sleep environment for baby: https://go.nih.gov/ju0Yk4d

Things are heating up! Keep your baby comfortable without overheating this summer☀️:
🌡 Dress baby in clothes suitable for the temperature of the room.
🧢 Take off baby’s hat when inside.
🥵 Watch for signs of overheating, such as sweating or hot, red skin.
Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/xTzQFEh

Ways to Reduce Baby's Risk | Safe to Sleep® Parents, caregivers, healthcare providers, and others have made great progress in reducing sleep-related deaths in the United States. By placing babies on their backs to sleep for all sleep times, creating a safe sleep environment for baby, and following other evidence-based recommendations from the...