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One Anti-Racist Action to Take Today: Invest in Your Own Wellness

By Sara McCabe Vice President of Campus Services We’ve all had the experience of being told to “calm down” or “just relax” or we’ve given that directive to someone else during times of high stress. Telling someone to calm down when they are overwhelmed and anxious is like telling someone with stage fright to perform…
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Watertown Residents Can Help Neighbors Celebrate Thanksgiving in 2020

This article originally appeared in the Watertown News on Oct. 29, 2020 Mutual Aid, which is sponsored by the Watertown Community Foundation and Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, sent out details about how to provide or request support: As the Winter Holiday season begins, we want everyone to be able to celebrate with good…
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New Partnership Provides Local Resource for Survivors of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault and Children Impacted by Substance Use

This article originally appeared Franklin Local Town Pages By Judy O’Gara The SAFE Coalition, a non-profit organization that provides supportive services to those impacted by Substance Use Disorder in nine local towns, including Norfolk, Franklin, Medway and Millis, has recently announced a partnership with Wayside Youth Services, a new style of clinical support for those…
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One Anti-Racist Action You Can Take Today: Self-Care to Beat Election Anxiety

By Sukie Bansal-Roberts Benefits & Wellness Coordinator Graphic image credit: Getty Images As the 2020 presidential election looms, most of the country is gripped in anxiety. At this tense time in our history, and with the coronavirus pandemic stretching on longer than many of us expected, it’s more important than ever to practice self-care. With…
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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s team receives award

This article originally appeared in the MetroWest Daily News in the Business Digest on Oct. 21, 2020 Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s COVID Positive Program team today received the 2020 Excellence in Perseverance Award from the Association for Behavioral Healthcare. The Excellence in Perseverance Award is part of ABH’s annual Salute to Excellence Awards.…
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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Virtual 5K4Kids Raises Over $98K

*This release was updated on Nov. 18, 2020 to reflect the final total raised FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2020 Contact: Michelle Hillman Cell: 508-380-5486 Michelle_Hillman@waysideyouth.org   Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Virtual 5K4Kids Raises Over $98K   FRAMINGHAM, MA – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network announced today that it raised more than…
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One Anti-Racist Action You Can Take Today: Know Your Rights – Overview

By Guimel DeCarvalho Vice President of People & Culture and Chief Diversity Officer Our country is going through major unrest due to the global pandemic, political climate and awakening around racism and homophobia. It’s a time of great anxiety for many which is why it’s important that we educate ourselves about our rights at the…
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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Virtual 5K4Kids Raises Over $77K

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Virtual 5K4Kids Raises Over $77K Wayside will continue fundraising to reach its $100K goal FRAMINGHAM, MA – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network announced today that it raised more than $77,000 from the 2020 Virtual 5K4Kids Run/Walk. This year’s virtual event was held from Oct. 10-17 and drew more…
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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s COVID Positive Program Team Awarded the Excellence in Perseverance Award from the Association for Behavioral Healthcare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                               October 16, 2020   Contact: Michelle Hillman 508-380-5486 (cell) Michelle_Hillman@waysideyouth.org Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s COVID Positive Program Team Awarded the Excellence in Perseverance Award from the Association for Behavioral Healthcare   Framingham, MA – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s COVID Positive Program team today received the 2020 Excellence in…
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One Anti-Racist Action You Can Take Today: Know Whose Land You Are Living On

By Guimel DeCarvalho, Vice President of People and Culture, Chief Diversity Officer Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a day to celebrate all of the contributions Native Americans have made and reflect on their histories and cultures. We often forget the fact that there were millions of people in the Americas that were part…
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