mental health – Family Service of Rhode Island https://www.familyserviceri.org Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:31:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.familyserviceri.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ae612d_7ecd948a7a264d99a3b9e72de0219a90_mv2.png mental health – Family Service of Rhode Island https://www.familyserviceri.org 32 32 401 Gives: Children’s Mental Heath https://www.familyserviceri.org/401-gives-mental-health/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:22:47 +0000 https://www.familyserviceri.org/?p=7570
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Did you know that 1 in 3 kids are currently facing a serious mental health challenge? 

So many of us have struggled through these last few difficult years. Now just imagine what it’s been like for our kids. Anxiety, stress, depression and loss have become the collateral damage of the uncertainty and isolation of COVID-19. And similarly to adults seeking mental health services these days, professional help is scarce– or not available at all.

So this year we’ve doubled down on our efforts to end the children’s mental health crisis in Rhode Island, and we’re making it our number one priority. And we’re asking you to join us by donating during 401Gives.   

Each dollar donated during 401Gives will be matched, up to $8000!

]]> Prioritizing Children’s Mental Health https://www.familyserviceri.org/prioritizing-childrens-mental-health/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:15:12 +0000 https://www.familyserviceri.org/?p=7546 Anxiety, stress, depression, and loss.

So many of us have struggled through these last few difficult years. Now just imagine what it’s been like for our kids. These mental health stressors have hit our Rhode Island children especially hard– collateral damage of the uncertainty and isolation of COVID-19.

One out of every 3 kids is facing a serious mental health challenge– and all too often, help is not available.

We cannot sit still or stay silent.

We must act now!

So this year we’re doubling down on our efforts to end the children’s mental health crisis in Rhode Island, and making it our number one priority. And we’re asking you to join us.

We plan to expand our Children’s Mobile Crisis program, which provides immediate assistance to kids where and when they need it– 24/7.

Our Kids are Not Alight FSRI #JoinUS Children's mental health prioritize

 

Beyond offering acute care from our outpatient clinic at 55 Hope Street, we are rapidly expanding our staff to meet the needs of communities, schools, and homes– eliminating the lack of transportation as a barrier to care. We are committed to ensuring each family is able to connect with the services they need to thrive.

FSRI will be here for RI kids this year and always– and we hope you will be here for us. Will you help us get the word out about the crisis? Will you reach out to your personal and professional network to support this work? Will you volunteer with us? Will you make a donation today?

We realize that money is tight right now for so many– but we are hoping that many can give a little so that all can benefit a lot. Will you donate $50, $100, $500, or $1,000 to help OUR kids?

Right now, you can help end this crisis by ensuring that children who are suffering receive the support they need.  #JoinFSRI

With love and kindness for all,

Margaret Holland McDuff

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