Remember being a kid and gearing up to return to your school year routine? Perhaps you stayed up late with butterflies in your stomach the night before school started anticipating all the fun you’d have that year. Or maybe you remember dreading school’s start and feeling overwhelmed by the social and classroom expectations that awaited you. Setting up young children for back-to-school season involves creating a supportive and nurturing environment that prepares them for the transition. Whether...

Topics: Back-to-School

Topics: National Health Center Week

Have you given yourself permission to slow down and tap into your feelings lately? Deep breaths can feel ultra-important this time of year. August brings with it the celebration of two important themes: Self-Awareness Month and Recovery from Addiction Month. At Maryvale, we believe that these observances are related and can both be experienced through the powerful practice of self-care. Self-awareness is the foundation upon which recovery from addiction is built, and self-care is the key that...

Topics: Self-Care

Topics: Bullying

This July, Maryvale joins organizations throughout the United States in honoring Minority Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the unique mental health experiences and challenges faced by individuals from marginalized racial and ethnic communities. Together with our community partners, we are seeking to address the disparities in mental healthcare and increase our understanding of the mental health issues that disproportionately affect minority populations. This observance is...

Topics: Minority Mental Health Month

Topics: Kids in Summer

Did you know that drowning is the #1 cause of death for toddlers? Drowning is a preventable tragedy, and it is crucial for every parent to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent drowning incidents. The early summer days are the perfect time to refresh your water-safety knowledge. Here are a few practical tips to ensure you keep your young ones water-safe this summer. 

Topics: Child Safety

Topics: national child safety month

June 1st marks an important day for children worldwide as we celebrate International Children’s Day. It is a time to honor the rights, well-being, and happiness of children worldwide, reframing global welfare conversations to focus on children. Maryvale is proud to celebrate this critical moment and to emphasize that every child deserves a nurturing and secure environment to thrive – regardless of where they live, how much money their family has, and what they look like. Let’s take a moment to...

Topics: Wraparound Services, International Children's Day