CSoC News and Events
Check back often for the latest news and upcoming events from CSoC and our community partners across New Hampshire.
Parenting Resources for Substance Use Among Youth
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.
Submissions Now Open for 2024 Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest
Concord, N.H. (January 11, 2024) – Submissions are now open for the New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC) sixth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. Now through April 21,
A Peek Into the 2024 Legislative Session
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
Self-Care Tips to Navigate the Holidays
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
Giving Thanks to Our Foster Care Community
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
Fright and Flight During Halloween Season
Written by Deb Jurkoic, NAMI NH Family Network Coordinator Fall in New England is a time of joy for many, but it can also bring anxiety to others. As we
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
