CSoC News and Events
Check back often for the latest news and upcoming events from CSoC and our community partners across New Hampshire.

Make Mental Health Part of Your Back to School!
The arrival of autumn officially signals back-to-school time! For both caregivers and kids, this season brings out a lot of mixed emotions, as we leave behind fun times together and move on to exciting new opportunities, responsibilities, and changes to our daily life.

2023 Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest exhibit on display at Great North Woods Center for the Arts
The 2023 Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest exhibit submissions will be on display at Great North Woods Center for the Arts in Columbia from June 5 through July 5.

Record Number of Youth Participated in the Magnify Voices 2023 Expressive Art Contest
A record number of entries from 61 youth artists across New Hampshire were featured at the celebration event on May 24 at Plymouth State University’s Silver Center for the Arts to showcase artwork and stories portraying personal struggles with mental health conditions.

Fifth Annual Magnify Voices Expressive Arts Contest – 2023 Celebration Event
Winners of the fifth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Arts Contest will be awarded cash prizes at the celebration event on May 24, 2023, held at Silver Hall, Plymouth State University!

Free Screenings of Anxious Nation Coming to New Hampshire Communities
NAMI New Hampshire, in partnership with our state’s 10 Community Mental Health Centers, will bring the documentary Anxious Nation to communities statewide beginning in May.

Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest Extends Deadline for Youth
The New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC) has extended the deadline for the Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest to April 17.

High School Junior Mia Flegal – Magnify Voices Participant Turned Youth Mental Health Advocate
Five years ago, Mia Flegal learned about Magnify Voices, a mental health expressive art contest for youth in fifth through 12th grade. Magnify Voices is an initiative of the New

Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest Brings Awareness to Youth Mental Health
Submissions now open for N.H. children and youth through April 3 Concord, N.H. (January 12, 2023) – As the awareness and prevalence of mental health conditions becomes more widespread and

New Hampshire Chronicle: Shining a light on kids’ mental health (wmur.com)
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – NH Chronicle highlighted our eye-opening statewide art contest that highlights kids’ struggles with mental health. The Magnify Voices contest is a chance to raise awareness

The NH Children’s System of Care Unveils NHCSoC.org – NH’s Family Mental Health Resource Directory
The NH Children’s System of Care Unveils NHCSoC.org – NH’s Family Mental Health Resource Directory Concord, N.H. (June 15, 2022) –The New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC) has unveiled

July 17 | Magnify Voices Welcome Reception
Beginning June 4, the Jaffrey Civic Center will be hosting Magnify Voices, an exhibit of works by New Hampshire students in grades 5-12. The art in the display expresses their

June 4 – July 16 | Magnify Voices Finalists on Display
Beginning June 4, the Jaffrey Civic Center will be hosting Magnify Voices, an exhibit of works by New Hampshire students in grades 5-12. The art in the display expresses their
August 1 @ 9am | Session Four: Students – Preventing Targeted Violence and Terrorism in Schools: Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Changes in Individuals
The DHS Center For Prevention Programs and Partnerships “Community Awareness Briefing” (CAB) is designed to raise community awareness and empower individuals with the information needed to successfully prevent targeted violence
August 11 @ 9am | Session Three: Parents/Caregivers – Preventing Targeted Violence and Terrorism in Schools: Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Changes in Individuals
The DHS Center For Prevention Programs and Partnerships “Community Awareness Briefing” (CAB) is designed to raise community awareness and empower individuals with the information needed to successfully prevent targeted violence
August 2 @ 9am | Session Three: Parents/Caregivers – Preventing Targeted Violence and Terrorism in Schools: Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Changes in Individuals
The DHS Center For Prevention Programs and Partnerships “Community Awareness Briefing” (CAB) is designed to raise community awareness and empower individuals with the information needed to successfully prevent targeted violence
August 8 @ 9am | Session Two: Administrators – Preventing Targeted Violence and Terrorism in Schools: Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Changes in Individuals
The DHS Center For Prevention Programs and Partnerships “Community Awareness Briefing” (CAB) is designed to raise community awareness and empower individuals with the information needed to successfully prevent targeted violence
August 3 @ 9am | Session Two: Administrators – Preventing Targeted Violence and Terrorism in Schools: Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Changes in Individuals
The DHS Center For Prevention Programs and Partnerships “Community Awareness Briefing” (CAB) is designed to raise community awareness and empower individuals with the information needed to successfully prevent targeted violence
August 9 @ 9am | Session One: Educators – Preventing Targeted Violence and Terrorism in Schools: Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Changes in Individuals
The DHS Center For Prevention Programs and Partnerships “Community Awareness Briefing” (CAB) is designed to raise community awareness and empower individuals with the information needed to successfully prevent targeted violence
August 4 @ 9am | Session One: Educators – Preventing Targeted Violence and Terrorism in Schools: Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Changes in Individuals
The DHS Center For Prevention Programs and Partnerships “Community Awareness Briefing” (CAB) is designed to raise community awareness and empower individuals with the information needed to successfully prevent targeted violence
August 10 @ 9am | Introduction to NH MTSS-B
This session describes the evolution and current implementation of NH’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavioral Health and Wellness (MTSS-B) in schools. Participants will be able to access and navigate
July 13 @ 9am | Introduction to Developmental Assets
Participants will learn about the importance of developmental protective factors for student wellness. Using the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets and Developmental Relationships TM framework, participants will strategize ways to
August 10 @ 9am | Session Four: Students – Preventing Targeted Violence and Terrorism in Schools: Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Changes in Individuals
The DHS Center For Prevention Programs and Partnerships “Community Awareness Briefing” (CAB) is designed to raise community awareness and empower individuals with the information needed to successfully prevent targeted violence