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...
June is PTSD awareness month and Childhood Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can impact a child’s life following a life-altering event. This article aims to discuss the various causes of PTSD in children, highlight the signs to look out for, and most...
When someone has a TBI, or Traumatic Brain Injury, it’s because their brain was injured suddenly, like from a fall, a car accident, or a hard hit to the head. This injury can change a lot for them. They may find it hard to think clearly, talk, walk, or manage...
Recreational Therapy for Children It’s really important for parents that have children with disabilities to find good ways to help them in all areas of their lives. Recreational therapy is a great way to do this because it gives lots of benefits to kids who are...
