đź“… October 12, 2025 THRIVE Bedford | Lewisboro | Pound Ridge was proud to host an inspiring evening featuring Paralympian and motivational speaker Chris Waddell and a showing of his powerful documentary, One Revolution. The event brought together community members, students, and leaders for a night of reflection, connection, and
On Friday, October 11, THRIVE hosted its Open Mic for Teens at the Bedford Hills Community House, and the turnout exceeded all expectations. The evening was filled with incredible performances, energy, and community spirit. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to our THRIVE Youth Ambassadors, who took the lead in planning
THRIVE seeks a Coalition Coordinator! Applicants may apply now through December 1, 2024 at 1 p.m. for the role of Coalition Coordinator (contractor), which will be either a full or part time role based on experience. For full details, please download the Request for Proposals, which includes instructions on how
Mental health and substance use disorders affect all communities nationwide. With commitment and support, those impacted can embark on a journey of improved health and overall wellness. The focus of National Recovery Month this September is to educate others about substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders, the effectiveness of treatment
Important topics to discuss during these pre-college conversations include: Expectations  Setting clear, realistic expectations is important. It helps college bound students navigate their new lives by having a general understanding of what they need to be doing academically, financially, and behaviorally. However, allowing your children to discuss their expectations
By: Kathryn Ferrara There are a variety of factors which impact the likelihood of an individual developing a substance use and/or mental health disorder. Effective prevention reduces the risk factors while strengthening the protective factors associated with drug use and other problem behaviors. Parental involvement and positive relationships with caregivers
By: Kathryn Ferrara As COVID-19 has spread throughout the country it brought many devastating effects to communities, including a rapid rise in mental health struggles. According to recent data from Mental Health America (MHA), the number of people with moderate to severe symptoms of depression and anxiety steadily increased throughout
You ever walk into a Starbucks , a restaurant, a store or anywhere for that matter and see the majority of people staring intently at their phones? Did you ever wonder why they do this? Well, the tech world is the reason. They try to hijack your brain. There’s a
If you have a teenager, you know what I mean. Most teens don’t get to bed until late and have to get up way too early for school. They are like zombies in the morning. It not only affects their ability to learn but also other important things like driving
Communication is a key to a healthy relationship with your child. But what happens when they ask you the dreaded questions – Did you drink when you were my age? Did you smoke pot? How do you respond? Do you tell them the truth? Do you lie? Click here to read a
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