CSoC News and Events

The legislative session is in full swing, and several bills making their way through the State House could have big impacts on children’s behavioral health here in the Granite State.

While it’s fleece, boots, and mittens now – the season of sunscreen, flip-flops, and popsicles will be here before you know it! We invite you to connect with the support and

By: Morgan, 2024 Magnify Voices artist and People’s Choice winner When I submitted my essay about growing up with mental illness to the Magnify Voices Art Contest, I didn’t expect

The Choose Love Movement offers no cost programs for schools, homes, and communities. Anyone can access these programs by simply visiting and registering on the Choose Love site. 

The weather outside might be frightful, but the winter holiday season doesn’t have to be. We hope you’ll lean into what lights you up this season – and joyfully dispatch what doesn’t.

By the NH Office of the Child Advocate team It’s that time of year again when warm days are replaced by crisp breezes; when leaves on the trees change to

Concord, NH – The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces the launch of the Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center website to help families, caregivers, providers and communities get access to the mental health resources children need.

It was October of 2023, when I was at the lowest I’d ever been in my life. I had been struggling with my physical and mental health for years, without very successful treatment. To me, it felt like this caused me to lose everything I once loved so dearly. My friends, family life, school, sports, and hobbies were all affected.

Chronic absenteeism is a pressing issue in New Hampshire schools, impacting students’ academic success and overall well-being. However, a growing body of evidence shows that afterschool programs are playing a pivotal role in reversing this trend.

Summer can be a time of fun, relaxation, and adventure. Summer can also be a time when the routine, predictability, and care provided at school are lost. Every child, every family, and every educator has their own unique experiences in the summer.

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Granite State middle and high school students, along with family and community members, came together at New England College to celebrate the 6th Annual Magnify

Mental health affects us all, and everyone deserves to have access to mental health support, resources, and care.

New Hampshire students in fifth through 12th grade used their voices to share their individual mental health journeys through the Sixth Annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest, held on May 22 at New England College in Henniker, NH.

Parenting can be overwhelming – especially when your child is experiencing mental health symptoms. Thankfully, there is a community of organizations, programs, and resources in the Granite State that exists

Our world of constant stimulation, accessibility, and immediacy has created more difficulties with parenting and understanding adolescents’ needs today, particularly concerning substance use and addictive behaviors.

By New Futures In New Hampshire, proactive legislation is a great tool for improving access to behavioral and mental health services for children, youth, and families. Legislation, however, can also attempt

By Dr. Alison Roy, Licensed Clinical Psychologist The holiday season is stressful in different ways for so many of us. Young people are not immune to this overscheduled, overwhelming time

By Heather Hall, Recruitment and Retention Program Specialist, NH DCYF Foster Care Program Our beautiful New England fall has ushered in the season of Thanksgiving. This is a time of