June is Aphasia Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on a condition that affects how people communicate but is often misunderstood. This month, we’re raising awareness to help build understanding, compassion, and access to the support people need. What is...
June is National Safety Month—a time to focus on keeping ourselves, our families, and our communities safe. At Advocacy Links, we believe that safety means more than preventing accidents. It also means creating environments where people of all abilities feel...
June is Dravet Syndrome Awareness Month—a time to learn about a rare and severe form of epilepsy that begins in early childhood. At Advocacy Links, we provide information for resources for families navigating complex medical and developmental challenges like Dravet...
June is PTSD Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness about how trauma can affect mental health. While PTSD is often talked about in adults, it’s important to remember that children and youth can also experience deep emotional stress that impacts how they think,...
May is a special time to recognize and support children, youth, and families in the foster care system. At Advocacy Links, we believe every child deserves a safe, loving, and stable place to call home. This month is a chance to raise awareness, show appreciation, and...
May is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month. It’s a time to learn, talk, and care more about a mental health condition that many people live with—but not enough people understand. What Is BPD? BPD is a mental health condition that can make it hard...
May is a time to focus on something that touches many lives—mental health. At Advocacy Links, we believe that taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as caring for your physical health. This month, we want to help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and...
April is an important month for raising awareness about issues that affect many people. At Advocacy Links, we believe in supporting individuals and families by providing resources and guidance. Here are some key awareness topics for this month: Autism Awareness Month...
This award was created to recognize the long term dedication of employees who share the same spirit as the namesake of the award. Claudia Thomas dedicated her life to helping others. She genuinely embodied the Advocacy Links mission statement of advocating for people...
Imagine you’re diving into the very essence of what makes us who we are—our genes. Tucked away on one of our chromosomes is a tiny gene that, when it doesn’t work right, leads to something called Fragile X syndrome. It’s like a recipe that’s...
