NEXT BCA MEETING: January 28th, 10-11:30 am. at the NKY Health Department.

The holiday season is here! It's almost time for family gatherings and holiday parties. While holidays can be magical for some, they bring a great deal of stress for others for a variety of reasons. Check out our blog with tips to help you navigate difficult family dynamics, high expectations, and financial challenges.

Surviving the Season: Practical Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress

Feeling overwhelmed by holiday stress? Discover practical strategies to cope with common holiday stressors, from managing family dynamics to sticking to a budget. This guide offers simple tips to help you plan ahead, set boundaries, and prioritize what matters most. Take control of the season and find joy in your own way.

For many families, the holiday dinner table can feel awkward. What is a "safe" topic to talk about? Here are some light-hearted conversation starters to try.

80 Fun Conversation Starter Questions for Your Thanksgiving Table

Get talking on Thanksgiving with these funny conversation starters. Tuck a question under each plate to keep the conversation going.

Thanksgiving Meals & Volunteer Opportunities

If you or a loved one is living with food insecurity, here are some local resources to help you this Thanksgiving. You can also volunteer or donate to one of these organizations to help those in need.

Thanksgiving Food Giveaway - Immanuel Church

Thanksgiving Food Giveaway, distributed by Freestore Foodbank, at our Boone County Campus (Florence) on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9am-11am. All are welcome! First come, first serve. Join us in making a significant impact in our community! Last year, over 800 families were served during this

Feeding the Multitudes Food Ministries

Florence Christian Church has a reputation. This reputation has been forged from an almost 190 year commitment to being a "Servant Church" in our community.

GO Pantry

A GO Pantry Ambassador is a high school student in NKY who has been chosen by the GO Pantry Board and current ambassadors to represent GO Pantry by spreading awareness of childhood food insecurity throughout his/her community and school to serve our food insecure families throughout Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Dearborn and Grant counties.

St. Vincent de Paul - Northern Kentucky

Thank you for stepping forward to ensure all families can share a Thanksgiving meal together. Your donation will purchase a complete Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey and all the fixings, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those experiencing food insecurity.

Great American Smokeout - November 21

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. One of the best ways to prevent lung cancer is to quit smoking and vaping. Consider using the Great American Smokeout as your quit day. Below are a variety of resources that can be helpful for your quitting journey. Remember, one day at a time.

Find FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy - Northern Kentucky Health Department

The Northern Kentucky Health Department partners with a number of agencies and businesses to provide local residents with the tools and support they need to quit smoking.

FREE Quitline Programs

Most people know quitting tobacco is an important step in protecting their health and the health of their loved ones. But fewer than 1 in 10 people are able to quit for good without the help of coaching or nicotine quit medications. The Quitline is here to help you be successful in your quit journey!

Quit Vaping

Quitting vaping can be tough, but we have resources that can help. Find out how to quit vaping and stay vape-free.

Transgender Awareness Week

Did you know... 41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year—and young people who are transgender, nonbinary, and/or people of color reported higher rates than their peers? Below are the results of a 2023 survey from the Trevor Project.

Transgender Awareness Week | GLAAD

Each year between November 13 - 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face. Trans Awareness Week takes place the week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20.

The first step to becoming an ally to transgender and nonbinary people is to learn more. It can be tough for transgender and nonbinary people to bear the burden of educating others about their lived experiences. Our Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Young People is an introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics and best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary people.

Download the Guide

Trans & Nonbinary Resources for Students & Educators

Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, Transgender Awareness Week from November 13 to 19, and Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience on November 20, are important moments for trans inclusion, to create safe and inclusive schools for trans students. But making school trans-inclusive is a year-round effort.

It Gets Better

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Transgender Resources - PFLAG

Transgender resources from PFLAG to help you support your trans loved one or be a better ally.

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