Hillsides Community BlogThe blatant racial inequalities that have been exposed because of the recent killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the disproportionate harm the Coronavirus and related economic downturn has had on people of color has generated a sense of urgency and a moment that calls for change. Once again, the focus is on the institutional racism that is ubiquitous and impacts all our societal systems, including…
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Hillsides is a premier provider dedicated to improving the overall well-being and functioning of vulnerable children, youth, and their families. Our vision is to create lasting change in the lives of all at-risk children and youth we serve. We provide…
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We’ve expanded our blog to include wellness topics, covering mental well-being, fitness, and nutrition, and community resources penned by Hillsides staff. Complementing the weekly blog, “Costa’s Call,” Hillsides CEO Joseph M. Costa discusses pressing and newsworthy issues that impact child welfare.
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Resolve to change
As George Floyd was laid to rest, I was reminded that after the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012, I realized for the first time that black adolescents were at greater risk of harm than their white peers. I was actually embarrassed that it took me so long to understand…
Child Welfare Heroes
There has been some debate about who exactly falls into the category of essential workers during this time of COVID-19 quarantine. Most agree that health care workers, first responders and grocery store personnel fall into this category. And there are…
10 Essential Mental Health Tips for all Families
Editor’s Note: May is Mental Health Awareness month. We thought it was a great time to ask Hillsides senior clinical manager Paul Inglizian, LCSW, for his top tips on how to keep a family mentally healthy and happy. Below is…
7 Ways to Manage Stress While Wedding Planning
Editor’s Note: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Nothing challenges your mental health more than planning a wedding. Here, one bride-to-be offers her tips for sanity. By Lisa Gavitt Getting engaged to someone you love is one of life’s sweetest…
7 Essential Tips to Help Youth Land a Job
By Joshua Mathieu One of the most exciting accomplishments we can witness at the Peer Resource Center, a one-stop shop for transition-aged youth ages 16-25, is when a young adult gains employment. Whether our youth are seeking their first job…
