CEO Update: Thank You to Our Supporters!
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Puzzle-Pieces-1024×678.png It takes a village and together we are all pieces of a big puzzle. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our generous funders, partners and the communities we serve for your ongoing collaboration and generous support in sharing our mission of prioritizing children’s mental health as we continue facing the […]
Trauma Informed Care Training Series for Indian River Early Childcare Education Program Staff
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Trauma-Informed-Care-Training-Flyer-232×300.jpg Tykes & Teens in collaboration with the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties (ELC), is offering a virtual training series through December for Indian River early childcare education program staff. Space is limited to 25 participants per session. ELC will pay a stipend of $150 at the completion of ALL […]
Hobe Sound Community Chest Awards $45,000 to Tykes & Teens – Funding to support Hobe Sound school-based and outpatient services, Project Graduation and Project TEACH
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Eric-and-Scott-Berry-HSCC-618×1024.jpg Hobe Sound Community Chest has awarded $45,000 to Tykes & Teens, a leading provider of the highest quality, evidence-based mental health services and programs for children and adolescents for 25 years. The funding will support children’s mental health services in Hobe Sound, including Tykes & Teens’ school-based services and outpatient services, as well as […]
August Family Fun Month
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/August-Family-Fun-Month-2-1024×989.png Thank you to everyone for joining our families and families of our partners in celebrating August Family Fun Month! Each week during August, we shared videos showing how our families (and families of our partners) enjoy quality time with their families and how they connect in meaningful ways. Thank you to our prevention program […]
United Way of St. Lucie County Awards $40,000 to Tykes & Teens – Funding to support agency’s Infant Mental Health programs and services
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/UWSLC-Grant-Award-300×270.jpg The United Way of St. Lucie County has awarded $40,000 to Tykes & Teens, a leading provider of the highest quality, evidence-based mental health services and programs for children and adolescents for 25 years. The funding will support the agency’s Infant Mental Health programs and services in St. Lucie County. “Thank you United Way […]
Mental Health Matters – Returning with Resilience Episode 6 Enhancing Young Children & Family Resilience
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FB-Poster-Episode-6.png Mental Health Matters – Returning with Resilience Episode 6: Enhancing Young Children & Family Resilience Elizabeth Appleton – Tykes & Teens Director of Childcare Mental Health Consultation Laura Girlando, M.Ed., LMHC – Tykes & Teens Director of Infant Mental Health Sam Noonan – Director of First United Methodist Preschool (FUMPS) Tools for childcare staff […]
Thank You Lighthouse ArtCenter!
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Swiss-Family-Robinson-Treehouse-768×1024.jpg Look at these amazing houses the staff of Lighthouse ArtCenter made with 3D printers and donated to our outpatient offices! The houses were part of a community installation on display at Lighthouse ArtCenter and used to inspire young artists to design artwork. We are honored to give these homes inspired by Swiss Family Robinson, […]
Mental Health Matters – Returning with Resilience Episode 5: Practical Steps for Students
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FB-Poster-Episode-5.png Mental Health Matters – Returning with Resilience Episode 5: “Practical Steps for Students” Dorothy Oppenheiser – Tykes & Teens Director of Prevention Services Monique Coleman, MS – Tykes & Teens Prevention Coordinator Anthony Ferro – Jensen Beach High School Teacher Following more than a year of crisis and uncertainty, we’ll provide practical steps from […]
Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health – Story Time at Blake Library
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Gizmo-1024×1024.png Thank you to all of the families who came out in the rain and joined our CEO Eric Garza for this story time! Featuring Gizmo the therapy dog, this book helps children when they’re feeling sad, mad or worried. For more information on Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health©, Pledge for Mental Health, Elementary […]
It’s Turtle Time!
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Turtle-Song-768×1024.jpg Our Director of Mental Health Consultation Elizabeth Appleton led a fun and engaging training with Martin County Head Start for pre-K staff. They introduced creative ways to recognize children and support families with positive expectations. Mascot Sammy the Turtle and a newly developed theme song – S.W.I.M. The program-wide leadership team is rolling out expectations to […]
