CSoC News and Events

There are some things that are difficult to put into words. Sometimes art can say what words alone cannot. That is what makes the Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest so powerful.

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.

Suicide prevention is a community effort – and everyone has a role to play! Whether facing struggles, concerns, or just need someone to talk to – 988 is available 24/7 at no cost. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for yourself, or for someone you know.

Yellow buses and bulging backpacks will soon herald the official back-to-school season! Many families find this transition from beach to classroom to be exciting, stressful, and chaotic – often simultaneously.

For many children and families, summer is a season filled with possibility. It can be a time to explore new interests, build friendships, spend time outdoors, and create lasting memories. Yet summer can also bring challenges.

There was a time when our world felt impossibly small. Not because our lives were quiet, but because everything had become so overwhelming that we couldn’t see beyond the next crisis, the next phone call, the next decision that felt too big to make alone. 

While summer offers a great opportunity for extended rest and relaxation, it can also present challenges to maintaining support for family mental health. In good news, there are lots of resources that remain available year-round to support Granite State families.

The eighth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art contest, an initiative of the New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC), received a record 76 entries from 80 youth across New Hampshire.

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.

Communities and organizations across New Hampshire are offering a variety of trainings, webinars, awareness events, advocacy opportunities, and celebrations throughout Mental Health Awareness Month.

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.

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. 

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.

Important information regarding the eighth annual Magnify Voices Celebration Event.

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.

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

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

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

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.