Families United for Children's Mental Health
A Federation of Families Chapter in Connecticut
Welcome
Families United is a Connecticut support and advocacy group, run by and for families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs.
Site Updated: 5/14/2008
© 2006-2007 Families United for Children’s Mental Health, Inc
Campaign for Transformation
Support
Diversity
Empowerment
Community Resources
Children's Mental Health Week- May 4-10 & May is Mental Health Month
Every year Families United holds a number of events and activities to help promote children's mental health awareness. See our May is Mental Health Month Calendar!
Upcoming Events
May 3rd- Cookin for Kids Cookout, Camp Harkness - flyer
May 17th-BPEST Health Expo, Bridgeport-flyer
May 24th-VOICE -Early Childhood Mental Healh Awareness Variety Show, Norwich-flyer
Why Green? To Combat Stigma!
In the 1800s, the color green was used to brand people who were labeled insane. The children’s mental health community decided to continue using the color green but with a completely different focus. The color green signifies new life, new growth, and new beginnings. Therefore, we wear green ribbons to raise public awareness, better the lives of children with serious emotional disorders and show our support of our children and families. For more informaion on how to receive green ribbons please contact our office at 860-537-6125. (Thanks to our friend, Sakina!)
Families United Children's Mental Health Awareness Book Marks! Call to receive copies of our bookmarks for feel free to use our new template to make your own. Template
Families United is pleased to kick off our Campaign for Transformation with May is Mental Health Month and National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day- May 8th!
