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Building Blocks

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Workforce Development

FROM AGE 0 TO 25

 

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SEMHSOC

 

 



Building Blocks wins
ECCO Award

Many members of the Southeast Mental Health System of Care attended the "New Horizons for Systems of Care" Conference in Washington, DC on July 14-18.

During the Excellence in Community Communications and Outreach (ECCO) ceremonies, Building Blocks was awarded the Bronze place for its "Fun on Wheels" submission. The ECCO highlights outstanding social marketing and communications achievements in communities.

CONGRATULATIONS! SEMHSOC and Building Blocks for such accomplishment.

 

Raisa Negrón of Mijoba Communications and Susan Radway, Building Blocks Director accepting the Award in Washington, DC on July 18, 2010.

Why Does Mental Health Matter? 

Mental health is a vital component of our overall health and well-being. Everything we do to promote good mental health in ourselves and our children contributes to a more healthy, balanced, productive, happy life. Healthy social and emotional development means that a child or youth can identify, regulate and express emotion, form close and secure relationships, and explore their environment and learn.

What is a System of Care?

A system of care is not a program - it is a philosophy of how care should be provided to children and youth. It is an approach to the provision of services that acknowledges the importance of family and other caregivers, school and community, and seeks to promote the full potential of every child and youth by addressing their physical, social, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and linguistic needs.

Systems of Care Core Principles: 
~ Family Driven
~ Child-Centered
~ Youth Guided
~ Culturally and Linguistically Competent 
~ Community Based
~ Strength Based  
~ Uses Evidence Based and 
    Best Practice Models
~ Multi Agency Collaboration 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caring for Mental Well Being ~  
Our Community Calendar

Not all children grow from infancy through their young adult years without experiencing bumps along the way. While every child is unique, sometimes they encounter difficulties with feelings or behaviors that disrupt their lives. It is often difficult for parents or caregivers to tell the difference between normal developmental stages, which are temporarily disruptive, and more serious emotional disturbances.

Research confirms that getting help in the early stages of a mental health problem can prevent the problem from getting worse. There are indicators that can be seen at any time in the development of a mental health challenge. This website provide parents, caregivers, providers and others with age-specific information necessary to help children grow and develop in a positive manner.

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happening in the region.

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