Let's Catch-up: October 2021
Our mission is to empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health and emotional wellness in their children through educational programming, access to resources, and peer support. 
New Community Event
CATCH & the GBN Boys Lacrosse Team are thrilled to invite the entire community to hear from Coach Mark Potter during a virtual presentation:

Stigma Buster: Silent No More
Monday, November 15th @ 7pm

Potter, a former D2 basketball coach with 30 years of experience, was living a picture perfect life when depression struck, sending him and his family on a journey of reaching out for help, learning, and healing.

Now, he and his wife are on a mission to help others by sharing their story. Mark is a warm, approachable guy and his message is down-to-earth and very powerful.

Members of the GBN Boys Lacrosse Team will moderate this event which is designed for teenagers (7th grade and up) and anyone who loves them.
We appreciate the support of school districts 27, 28, 30, 31, 34, and 225. 
Coffee Talk
Holiday Lunchtime Series

Join us for a get together in the spirit of the season!

We're meeting from 12pm-1pm the first three Wednesdays of December.

Come for all three or as often as you are able.

Bring a warm blanket, a friend, and your lunch, if you'd like.

We’ll provide hot chocolate and the bonfire.
12/1 The Value of Gratitude
Let’s teach our kids to appreciate giving as much as receiving.

12/8 The Gift of Grace
There are a million chances everyday to find it.

12/15 The Power of Joy
You are enough.

Sign up, and we’ll send you the address.
It's CATCH's Birthday!
We are THREE YEARS OLD!
CATCH has been talking about mental health every single day for the last three years.

Together as a community, we are:
  • raising awareness about mental health
  • reducing the stigma related to mental illness
  • providing information and resources to anyone who needs it

CATCH runs on volunteers and generous donations. Help us keep up this important work and make a contribution today in honor of our third birthday.

Put your money where it matters.
You may also contribute through our Facebook page.
CATCH Resources
Have you visited the Recommended Resources pages on the CATCH website lately? We are parents too. We know how overwhelming it can be sorting through the world of information on mental health. Let us help you narrow it down.
We’ve just added more children’s books about mental health. Reading books like these can open up difficult and important conversations with your kids.
Check out the podcasts, websites, and social media accounts that we’ve Reviewed & Approved. These are the places we turn to daily for information and inspiration. 
The CATCH YouTube channel is another great place to visit whether you are looking for strategies to talk about mental health with your kids, 2-minute tips and tools that can help you cope with life's stressful moments, or information on an array of mental health issues.
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