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CSO leadership joined other community providers and the @ABHMass at the State House in Boston this week to advocate for increased mental health rates and legislation to ensure a viable #mentalhealth clinic system. #FundamentalHealth

CSO and @FOHSpringfield have been selected to launch a #MedicalRespite Pilot Program in @WesternMass that would provide homeless adults discharged from medical care with a safe place to recuperate and recover. Read from @TheReminderMA: thereminder.com/Localnews/nort…

CSO is honored to participate in the @NationalCouncil's #NatCon23 event in LA this week. Thousands of #mentalhealth professionals are putting their heads together to think about ongoing challenges. 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺! (𝙋𝙡𝙪𝙨, 𝙖 𝙠𝙚𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 #RobLowe!)

Our friends at 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 (@Everyone_Shines) have been helping our kitchen prepare healthy & filling meals. 𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒: If you can #volunteer at our #SpringfieldMA, #NorthamptonMA or #GreenfieldMA shelters, email volunteer@csoinc.org

Add your #mentalhealth to that #springcleaning list: ☑️ Sweep away negative self-talk. 🧹 ☑️ Brush up on your regular nightly sleep. 🧽 ☑️ Soak up the support and companionship of friends. 🛁 ☑️ Reorganize your schedule to include a little “me” time. 🗃️

A survey from @MHFirstAidUSA finds student #mentalhealth to be the top concern of school board members nationwide. In #WesternMass., school groups can receive #mentalhealthfirstaid training for free. Learn about free #mentalhealthawareness training by emailing CGiroux@csoinc.org.

Don't forget to apply for the student loan forgiveness program. Apply by Jan. 30. Mass Repay has awards available for clinical and patient-support staff, especially those with bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. …ue-loan-repayment-program.netlify.app

This year, more people are prioritizing their #mentalhealth among their #NewYear's Resolutions. Here are just a few ideas to consider when thinking about your own #NewYearsResolution.

#WesternMass #GivingTuesday supporters of our @FOHspringfield program make these 12mo. numbers possible: ➡ 1,757 Clients ➡ 62,097 Bednights ➡ 152,000 Hot Meals ➡ 9,263 Nursing Visits ➡ 940 Behavioral Health Interventions csoinc.org/give

Local comic Jess Miller leads the annual Toy Drive standup show at the Knights of Columbus in Chicopee (460 Granby Road). Doors open at 6pm; show starts at 7:30pm.   This is a 21+ event. Admission is a $10 ticket plus one new, unwrapped toy. TICKETS: lnkd.in/e3A37mjS

CSO's crisis team in Greenfield, MA got a visit this week from @GreenfieldPD' newest officer. 🐕 The comfort K9-in-training Officer Frankie and his handler, Community Resource Officer Matthew Llewelyn, stopped in to spread the puppy joy.

So many brand new coats! 🧥 CSO's Family Resource Centers in #AmherstMA and #GreatBarrington will be able to give families in need with new winter coats, thanks to a generous donation from @c2cboston, which provided more than 400 coats as well as a hats, mittens, and gloves.

The #SpringfieldMA @ThunderbirdsAHL will try to pick up their first home win of the new season tonight, and the CSO brand will be front and center. Together, we're raising awareness about #mentalhealth challenges and the importance of nonprofit community #behavioralhealth.

Our #behavioralhealth staff is dedicated and hardworking — but even they need a little downtime sometimes. At our #SpringfieldMA #mentalhealth clinic on Federal Street, staff enjoyed a little “Harvest Celebration.” 🍂 🍁 *WANT TO JOIN CSO?* Visit: csoinc.org/jobs

Make your career less of a "job" and more of a *MISSION*. CSO is a #nonprofit community #behavioralhealth agency. Direct care positions available in Western & Central MA for experienced pros, "career changers," and recent graduates alike. APPLY: CSOinc.org/jobs

A stalwart for #mentalheath care reform, @SenStabenow spoke last night with Board Members of the @NationalCouncil (which included CSO President & CEO Karin Jeffers). Stabenow praised the success of the #CCBHC model and advocated for their expansion nationwide.

The #MentalHealth ABC Act was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Charlie Baker. The #Massachusetts legislation was advocated by @ABHMass (of which CSO is an active member). Learn more about the bill in this PDF: cindyfriedman.org/wp-content/upl…

CSO is a proud sponsor of "Ride of Your Life" on Sun., 8/21, hosted by @HeywoodHospitalCr and benefiting #suicideprevention. A 3-hr ride through North Central Mass with lunch and stops at local #motorcycle shops. LEARN MORE & REGISTER: heywood.org/.../montachuse…

Proud to call this locally, independently-owned #primarycare practice "Neighbor." Located in the same building as CSO's Greenfield outpatient clinic, Bridge Primary works closely with our #behavioralhealth providers. READ FROM @TheRecorderNews: recorder.com/Primary-care-o…

A look back at the recent "GRAND OPENING" of @GenoaHealthcare's new pharmacy location, co-located with CSO at our #SpringfieldMA outpatient clinic (1 Federal St.). Together, CSO and Genoa are improving community access to quality #behavioralhealth and #mentalhealth care.