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

2026 Magnify Voices Celebration Event
When and Where May 27, 2026 Kingswood Art Center Wolfeboro, NH Event Details Complimentary Boxed Meal & Exhibit Hours: 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. Auditorium Open: Vendor tables & live music

Lights, Camera, Compassion: How Salem High School Senior Maison Herbert Uses Filmmaking to Spotlight Mental Health Awareness
So, what are your plans for after graduation? Some high school students might cringe at the question, but not Maison Herbert, a Salem High School senior who is attending Syracuse University in the fall.

Mental Health Awareness Month is a Great Time to Connect with Support! You Are Not Alone.
Communities and organizations across New Hampshire are offering a variety of trainings, webinars, awareness events, advocacy opportunities, and celebrations throughout Mental Health Awareness Month.

Maternal Mental Health Awareness
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize the prevalence of perinatal mental health conditions and that there is help.

Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest: Submissions Open Through April 26
New Hampshire youth are officially invited to share their voices, creativity, and lived experiences in this year’s Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest—now open for submissions through April 26.

NAMI Next Gen NH: Youth Mental Health Advocates
During the recent NAMI New Hampshire Annual Conference, the NAMI Next Gen NH ambassadors, a group of advocates ages 18 to 25, opened up about the realities of mental health advocacy while navigating college, work, and their own wellbeing.

Magnify Voices Celebration Event to be held in Wolfeboro
Important information regarding the eighth annual Magnify Voices Celebration Event.

2026 State House Spotlight
In 2026, we’re keeping an eye on several bills that could impact children’s behavioral health in New Hampshire. Lawmakers really do want to hear from families, educators, providers, and advocates.

2026 Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest Open for Entries
The New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC) is now welcoming submissions for the eighth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest.

Magnify Voices Road Show in Lincoln
This exhibit features Magnify Voices artwork that illustrates their experiences with mental health, created by NH students in grades 5 through 12.

Self-Care Tips to Navigate the Holidays
The holiday season is stressful in different ways for so many of us. Young people are not immune to this overscheduled, overwhelming time of year. From high school students to

Keep Your Healthcare On Track
Keeping track of your family’s healthcare needs can be immensely challenging – especially amidst ongoing changes in programs and services at both the state and federal level.

Support For Basic Family Needs
Focusing on your family’s mental health can be a struggle when basic necessities are uncertain. Families across the Granite State are increasingly challenged to secure family needs such as housing, food, heating, and other essential needs. Thankfully, organizations in every corner of the state are working to support NH families.

Magnify Voices Portsmouth Library Exhibit
Brought to PPL by the NH chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), this exhibit features creative pieces by Granite State students grades 5 through 12, illustrating their experiences with mental health in New Hampshire.

Shining a Light on the Battles So Many Fight in Silence
Written by Hannah S., 2025 Magnify Voices Artist “Express yourself, be who you are.” Those were the last words I spoke when I stepped off the Magnify Voices celebration stage,

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Each September, Suicide Prevention Month offers a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time. Communities

Back-to-School Support
Before the homework and permission slips start piling up, grab a moment to connect with resources available to support your family’s mental health.

Staying Connected to Support on Summer Break
While the lazy days of summer can be a welcome respite from the action-packed school year, summertime can also present challenges to maintaining support for family mental health. New Hampshire’s

Magnify Voices Celebration Gives Hope to NH Youth
When I was invited to attend the Magnify Voices Expressive Arts Contest Celebration at the Currier Museum, I knew it would be an enriching experience, but my expectations were exceeded significantly.

Magnify Voices 2025 Expressive Art Contest Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health
During May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, 80 New Hampshire students shared artwork depicting their journey with mental health through the Seventh Annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest.

2025 Magnify Voices Celebration
The 7th Annual Magnify Voices Celebration event and art exhibit will take place May 21, 2025 at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, N.H.

The Importance of Connection
The past few months have brought many challenges, but they have also highlighted the importance of resilience, connection, and community. In uncertain times, coming together and finding support in one another can make all the difference.