Last week, the nation and world witnessed a historic moment when ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was held accountable for George Floyd’s murder. Black and Brown people exhaled, sensing a turning point in the fight for civil rights. People were shocked, indicative of how rare it is for law enforcement to be held accountable for criminal charges in a court of law. Chauvin may have walked free if not for 17-year-old Darnella…
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By Sara Schofield Day Center Senior Program Director Today, the Day Center program is observing the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network’s (GLSEN) annual Day of Silence. The Day of Silence was started in the 90s by two college students and is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies all around the country…
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For Immediate Release April 9, 2021 Contact: Diana C. Pisciotta 617-784-5256 Center builds on more than a decade of experience at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network (Framingham, MA) Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, one of the region’s leading providers of mental health counseling and family support services to children, young adults and families…
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Parents have been on an eight-month emotional rollercoaster trying to manage their children’s, and their own, mental health. For many, just getting through the holidays will be reason to celebrate. Below are some tips from our Family Support Specialists who hold free, virtual parent support groups. Skip traditions. It takes a lot of energy to…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 22, 2020 Contact: Michelle Hillman 508-380-5486 (cell) Michelle_Hillman@waysideyouth.org Wayland Middle School PTO Purchases $15,000 in Holiday Gifts for 82 Youth in Wayside’s Residential Program Framingham, MA – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network received $15,000 in holiday gifts from the Wayland Middle School PTO’s Holiday Gift Drive. As a result, more…
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By Sukie Bansal-Roberts Benefits Specialist We recently invited Lauren Loehning, a wellness and mindfulness consultant, to give a virtual presentation about mindfulness and self-care to our employees. Her goal was to introduce our staff, who work with vulnerable youth and families struggling immensely from the impacts of COVID, to a solid foundation to start, restart,…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2020 Contact: Michelle Hillman 508-380-5486 (cell) Michelle_Hillman@waysideyouth.org Framingham, MA – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network received a grant for $29,769 from the MetroWest Health Foundation. Wayside will use the grant to create an Equity Training Center that will launch this year. The new training center will provide educational workshops,…
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*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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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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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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