May is Mental Health Awareness Month - Join us to Celebrate!
Throughout the month of May take advantage of our special events and opportunities to explore mental health, self-care, and gain access to free resources, and share some laughter.
MAY 4 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
RSVP for the free, virtual kick-off session (via Zoom) where you can meet fellow child care providers and the mental health team to explore supports available in your community and build relational health together. This is free - click here to RSVP.
MAY 13 | 8:30 am – 12 pm
Self-Care Saturday will be a fun-filled morning designed to nourish our bellies and brains. This is a free event taking place at Brightside Up, 91 Broadway, Menands. Enjoy a healthy breakfast (& prep one to take home), then explore a series of stations to practice self-care through art, meditation, journaling, and more. The day begins at 8:30 am, however, you may arrive and depart at any time throughout the event. There is a training session from 9am to 10am where you can earn 1 hour in OCFS area 1 & 3 (must attend this hour to receive a training certificate). Click here to RSVP.
MAY 17 |Provider Appreciation Comedy Night In Honor of Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023 | HILTON GARDEN INN, 235 HOOSICK STREET, TROY
DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM | DINNER AT 6:30 PM | PROGRAM BEGINS AT 7 PM
Let the power of humor & laughter with friends melt the stress away at this Appreciation PARTY! For over 30 years, Brightside Up has organized an annual event to honor the hard work and dedication of the child care community in the Capital Region. This year let’s gather for giggles with stand-up comedian, Missy Hall. Click here to read more & RSVP