Calendar

May
21
Mon
Fathers and Family Network: Lunch and Learn @ Chapel @ Saint Vincent's
May 21 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us as we discuss how to begin the discussion about domestic violence, sexual assault and intimate partner violence and identify the support available for the families with whom we work.

FREE Catered Lunch will be served.

Save the Date for the next FFNSC Lunch and Learn on June 18th @12pm. 

Must RSVP to Wendy Garf-Lipp by May 14th.

May
22
Tue
Trauma Resiliency Group @ Saint Anne's Hospital: The Fernandes Center for Children & Families
May 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Trauma Resiliency Group.
If you or a family member are parenting a child who has experienced trauma in their life, the Youth Trauma Program is offering a six-week program to help. You’ll learn more about how traumatic events can impact children and how to foster and promote healing and resilience. This free program will be held on Tuesdays, 6-7 pm, at the Youth Trauma Program at the Fernandes Center for Children & Families. To enroll or learn more, call Jennifer Salem-Russo, MSW, LICSW, ext. 2283.

The Youth Trauma Program is partially supported by Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance through a 1984 Victims of Crime Act grant from the Office of Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and the US Departments of Justice.

May
23
Wed
Keeping Your Family Safe Online: What Every Parent Should Know @ Bishop Connelly High School
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Institute for Responsible Online and Cell Phone Communication presents:

Public & Permanent: Motivate Responsible Use of Technology & Prevent Digital Abuse

Keeping Your Family Safe Online: What EVERY Parent Should Know

Do you think “Social” Media is Private? Do you know what your Digital Footprint will be? Do you believe you are Anonymous online?

Join us for a multi-award winning program that will eliminate the myths that Anonymity, Social Privacy and Disappearing Digital Content is possible with digital tools & apps.  Parents will gain knowledge to promote responsible use of digital tools while also obtaining the wisdom to prevent negative, irresponsible and malicious digital behaviors and trends.

ALL Attendees will obtain information about:
Preventing Cyber Cruelty
PC & Mobile Security
Permanence of Digital Content
Public Database & Digital Transparency
Preventing Abuse of Current & Future Apps
Poor Social Media & Oversharing Behaviors

Register Now!

 

May
25
Fri
Do You Want to be a Youth Court Attorney? @ Fall River Police Department: Community Room
May 25 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

South Coast Youth Court Attorney Training is a 1-day training that teaches our city youth, who have interest in being a part of the legal system, how to defend and prosecute a case. Each student gets an introductory training as well as hands on experience trying real cases.

If interested in taking the training, please contact Melissa Benchley.

May
29
Tue
Trauma Resiliency Group @ Saint Anne's Hospital: The Fernandes Center for Children & Families
May 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Trauma Resiliency Group.
If you or a family member are parenting a child who has experienced trauma in their life, the Youth Trauma Program is offering a six-week program to help. You’ll learn more about how traumatic events can impact children and how to foster and promote healing and resilience. This free program will be held on Tuesdays, 6-7 pm, at the Youth Trauma Program at the Fernandes Center for Children & Families. To enroll or learn more, call Jennifer Salem-Russo, MSW, LICSW, ext. 2283.

The Youth Trauma Program is partially supported by Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance through a 1984 Victims of Crime Act grant from the Office of Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and the US Departments of Justice.

May
30
Wed
Monthly General Support Group | The Center for Hope & Healing @ Tisbury Senior Center
May 30 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

All Hope Hospice grief support groups provide a safe, confidential and supportive setting for anyone experiencing a loss. These are mutual support groups led by specially trained facilitators. If you are interested in a referral for a mental health clinician, please -all the main number and ask for one of our grief support counselors who can assist you.

Registration is required. For more information or register, please call 508-957-0304

Hope Hospice with offices in Hyannis, Falmouth, Sandwich, Brockton and Martha’s Vineyard | 508-957-0200 | www.hopehospicema.org

Jun
4
Mon
Monthly General Grief Support Group | The Center for Hope & Healing @ HopeHealth
Jun 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

All Hope Hospice grief support groups provide a safe, confidential and supportive setting for anyone experiencing a loss. These are mutual support groups led by specially trained facilitators. If you are interested in a referral for a mental health clinician, please -all the main number and ask for one of our grief support counselors who can assist you.

Registration is required. For more information or register, please call 508-957-0304

Hope Hospice with offices in Hyannis, Falmouth, Sandwich, Brockton and Martha’s Vineyard | 508-957-0200 | www.hopehospicema.org

Jun
5
Tue
MY LIFE, MY CHOICE | Empowering Youth. Ending Exploitation @ Rachel's Lakeside
Jun 5 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

JOIN US.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County presents the following training for youth serving professionals

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children:
Understanding and Responding to Victims/CSEC 101

My Life My Choice is a national leader in prevention and intervention around the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). We train youth service providers on how to understand, recognize, and intervene on behalf of girls and boys experiencing the trauma of sexual exploitation. Our Understanding Victims Training gives providers a clear definition of what constitutes CSEC, how girls, boys and transgender youth become exploited and how to identify victims and help them find a path to safety.

REGISTER AT: https://commercialsexualexploitationofvictims.evenbrite.com

Loss of Spouse Grief Support Group | The Center for Hope & Healing @ Hope Health, McCarthy Care Center
Jun 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

All Hope Hospice grief support groups provide a safe, confidential and supportive setting for anyone experiencing a loss. These are mutual support groups led by specially trained facilitators. If you are interested in a referral for a mental health clinician, please -all the main number and ask for one of our grief support counselors who can assist you.

Registration is required. For more information or register, please call 508-957-0304

Hope Hospice with offices in Hyannis, Falmouth, Sandwich, Brockton and Martha’s Vineyard | 508-957-0200 | www.hopehospicema.org

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group @ Family Resource Center, 2nd Floor
Jun 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Monthly support groups held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5:30pm – 7:00pm  for any grandparent raising their grandchildren. 

  • Registration is Required
  • Dinner served
  • Childcare provided with pre-registration

Please register with Jessica Cyr 508-567-1735 or jacyr@frfsa.org