Better Through Books: Processing the Pandemic and Building Resiliency Panel Discussion, April 26th 7-8pm

In partnership with the Belmont Public Library’s One Book One Belmont, and Friends of the Belmont Public Library, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Belmont Wellness Coalition presents this panel discussion on trauma and resiliency in children. The past year has been marked by anxiety, loss, isolation, and fear as we grappled with a global health crisis, with systemic racism, […]

Monthly Parenting Group

The Belmont Wellness Coalition hosts a monthly Parenting Group for Belmont parents to talk with each other about parenting teens and tweens. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the each month from 7-8pm (note: new time starting April 2021) on Zoom. New parents are always welcome! For more information and to sign up, contact Sophia at Sophia_Suarez-Friedman@WaysideYouth.org.

Parenting Webinar with McLean, Wednesday, March 3rd, 7 pm

The McLean School Consultation Service, in partnership with the Belmont Wellness Coalition, invites you to join a live webinar on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM: Strategies for Supporting Teens: Build Your Tool Box This webinar will provide parents and caregivers with concrete strategies for supporting tweens and teens, including: What skills might help your teen manage stress and anxiety?  How do you know what is typical teen behavior? How […]

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Saturday April 18th, 2020.

When: Saturday, April 18th, 2020: 9AM-3:30PM. Must attend entire day for certification. Where: Belmont Public Library, Assembly Room- 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 Cost: Free! Includes lunch, snacks, and course materials. Register with Lisa Gibalerio, Youth Prevention Specialist at Lisa_Gibalerio@WaysideYouth.org or contact Lisa at 617-284-2649 Learn more about this training at www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org.

CHRIS HERREN VISITS BHS APRIL 9TH

Former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren will speak with Belmont High School students about his painful experiences with substance use and how he found his way to recovery and his current mission to educate and empower youth.