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CATCH, Community Action Together for Children's Health
@catchiscommunity.bsky.social
MISSION:
Empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health and emotional wellness in their children through educational programming, access to resources and peer support.

CATCH is a not-for-profit (501c3) based in Northbrook, Illinois.
Free for lunch? Join CATCH for our Lunch & Learn that takes the confusion out of navigating higher levels of mental health care. Learn what options exist, when they may be needed, and how to take next steps with clarity and confidence.

🗓 TODAY | 12–1 PM | via Zoom
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us tomorrow during your lunch!

📅 Monday, November 10 | 12–1 PM | via Zoom
🎙 With Josh Novick, LCPC
🔗 Get your Zoom link here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/35KwS7P/lunchandlearnnov2025

#CATCHisCommunity #LunchandLearn #parenteducation
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If your child needs more than weekly therapy, knowing the next steps can make all the difference. Join CATCH’s Lunch & Learn webinar on Monday to learn what higher levels of care look like and how to navigate them with clarity and confidence.
November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today is National Stress Awareness Day. Take a moment to breathe deeply, meditate, or do something you love.

Comment below with your favorite stress busting activity.

#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
💡 Parenting reminder from Amy O.: “Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is just sit with our kids and let them know they’re not alone.” This month's episode of Parenting the Mental Health Generation is available on YouTube. Tune in and share with a friend who might need this today.
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If your child needs more than weekly therapy, knowing the next steps can make all the difference. Join CATCH’s Lunch & Learn webinar on Monday to learn what higher levels of care look like and how to navigate them with clarity and confidence.
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Halloween can be spooky, but your mental health shouldn't be. If you find this season overwhelming, take breaks and listen to your needs. #catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters

#CATChisCommunity #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
As the leaves change, so can we. Maybe your glimmer is a cozy cup of tea, a deep breath, or letting go of what no longer serves you.

#EmbraceChange #Glimmers
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As October wraps up, it’s a great time to pause and #CATCHUp on three new resources to support your family. Explore, reflect, and share with someone who might need these insights today.
October 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Advocating for your child’s mental health doesn’t have to feel confusing. Join CATCH’s Lunch & Learn to gain clarity on the next steps when weekly therapy isn’t enough. 

📅 Monday, November 10 | 12–1 PM | via Zoom
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Parenting a child with mental health challenges takes strength and it’s easier when you have support.

#CATCH's #ParentsConnect brings together small groups of parents who understand what you’re going through. Meet weekly on Zoom, share strategies, and find community.
October 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We wanted to share this upcoming free FAN community event with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel! 

📘 Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want
🗓 THIS WEDNESDAY, October 29 | 7:00 PM CT
October 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Remember, thoughts are not facts. Just because you think it doesn't mean it's true.

#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
October 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Parenting in the digital age is tough but you don’t have to do it alone. At our Snapchat to Self-Esteem program, Dr. Rachel Riley Fancher shared her top resources for navigating kids, screens, and social media:
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
One parent’s journey from judgment to understanding reminds us how powerful empathy can be. When we pause and ask, “What else might be true?” we open the door to grace for ourselves and others.
October 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When your child needs more than weekly therapy, it can feel overwhelming. This Lunch & Learn webinar will help you make sense of your options BEFORE you are in crisis.

🗓 Monday, November 10 | 12–1 PM | via Zoom
🎙 With Josh Novick, LCPC
October 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This month, between classes, #GBN and #GBS students see #CATCH's #Carter modeling a simple way to calm stress with the 60-second reset. Inhale 4 seconds. Hold 4. Exhale 6. A small habit with big benefits for focus and emotional regulation. Try it with your family.
October 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
When once-a-week therapy just isn’t enough… where do you turn? Join CATCH for our next Lunch & Learn webinar that takes the confusion out of navigating higher levels of mental health care.

Our Lunch and Learn Series is made possible through a grant from the Northbrook Woman's Club Foundation.
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Be kind. Speak up. Include others. It’s #BullyingPreventionMonth and with #CATCH, we’re fostering empathy that sticks.
October 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
At #CATCHisCommunity, we believe mental health is health  and no one should have to navigate it alone. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reminding families that support is here, and together we can build communities where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered.
October 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Have a fun and safe HOCO @GBS!

#CATCHisCommunity #HOCO2025 #WiseMinds
October 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Let's bust some myths about ADHD in children. Watch our 4 Questions from an Expert on ADHD in our Learn from Experts Series to better understand how to support your child:
October 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
"Too late to make changes" Sound familiar? Good news: you can always reset your family’s tech habits. Here’s how.

Watch the full talk, From Snapchat to Self-Esteem: How to Stay One Step Ahead of Screens, Social Media, & Online Risks here: https://youtu.be/mUUa0hiqRGg
October 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We’re back! After a year-long hiatus, Parenting the Mental Health Generation returns with Season 4. In our first episode, our host, Amy O. sits down with our podcast producer, Anne Neumann,
October 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Want to hear more wisdom from Dr. Fancher? Watch her Snapchat to Self-Esteem talk and see the resources she shared during the program we hosted this fall.

Learn more here: https://catchiscommunity.org/from_snapchat_to_self_esteem/
October 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM