Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties Awards $9,000 to Tykes & Teens for Infant Mental Health Consultation
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ELC-IRMO-Counties-Awards-Tykes-9000.jpg The Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties has awarded a $9,000 grant 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/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program. Tykes & […]
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FB-Poster-Episode-1.png Mental Health Matters – Returning with Resilience Episode 1: “Coming Out of the Woods” Eric Garza, MHA, LCSW – Tykes & Teens CEO Jay Biscanin, M.A., CBHCMS – Tykes & Teens Manager of Targeted Case Management, Certified Wraparound Coach and Facilitator, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern What can we expect as we emerge from […]
Thriving at Camp Thrive
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mission-Moment-Camp-Thrive-1024×1024.png Eric had the opportunity to visit Camp Thrive Okeechobee this summer. Lots of happy smiling faces with great activities! Well done to our school based program team Johnny and Johanna! Thank you for collaborating with us Okeechobee School Board and the Children’s Service Council of Okeechobee County!
Tykes & Teens Preparing Parents and Students for Return to School with Free Summer Series: “Mental Health Matters – Returning with Resilience” to Premiere on Facebook @TykesTeens
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Season-1-Banner.png There is no question COVID-19 has been a very long and devastating pandemic. Despite the lifting of restrictions, vaccinations and returning to school, the pandemic’s aftermath is continuing to have an impact on the mental health of our children, families, teachers, childcare providers and the community as a whole. The need has never been […]
Wraparound Model of Targeted Case Management Helps Clients Manage Basic Needs on Their Own
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TCM.png Traditional Targeted Case Management (TCM) is a mental health service that addresses mental health-related needs that are outside the scope of mental health counseling such as housing, food availability, clothing, school supplies and more. Individuals and families need to have these basic needs in order to best focus on and address their overall mental […]
Changing Vibes, Changing Lives Youth Summits a Success
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CVCl-Youth-Summit-Banner.jpg Middle and high schoolers participated in a successful two-part Changing Vibes, Changing Lives Youth Summit in May. Part one of the advocacy training focused on ways to overcome depression and anxiety from isolation of COVID-19, increasing community engagement and using our voices to advocate for mental health. Part two focused exploring youth perspectives on […]
Thank you State Representative Dana Trabulsy for being a mental health champion!
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Magic Moment: Behavior & Group Therapy Changing Lives of Bullied Teens – Christopher’s Story
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Christophers-Story-Bullying.png Christopher was 13 years old when he started seeing a therapist at Tykes & Teens. He was struggling with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), having a hard time concentrating in school and had poor social skills. Christopher was referred for counseling after he threatened to kill another student at school. He had […]
Congratulations Botvin Life Skills 5th Grade Video Contest Winner
https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Botvin-Video-Contest.png Congratulations to Melissa Gomez from Felix A. Williams Elementary! Her ‘Smoking Isn’t Cool’ video won our recent contest as part of the Botvin Life Skills program in Martin County 5th grade classrooms. View Melissa’s video at https://fb.watch/v/1Lxew378c/. For more info on our prevention services, visit www.tykesandteens.org/prevention-services/.
Welcome New Board Members
Tykes & Teens is honored to have a diverse, supportive and highly-engaged board of directors from throughout the Treasure Coast who provide a broad range of professional expertise to the agency and who are passionate about serving children and families. We are happy to welcome two new board members to the Tykes Team! https://tykesandteens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Linda-Kloss.jpg Linda […]
