Caregiver University
Caregiver University empowers families with accessible, practical knowledge and skills that strengthen caregivers’ capacity to support their students’ health, safety, and overall success.
Through community-centered learning, we reduce risk, build protective factors, and equip caregivers to help young people thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Upcoming Events
Catch My Breath
March 17, 2026 - 7-8pm via Zoom
Presented by Matisse Monty, MPH
Talking to teens about vaping can feel complicated. Mixed messages, social media influence, and rapidly evolving products make it difficult to know what’s accurate and how concerned to be. This parent-focused Catch My Breath training will break down what caregivers need to know about youth vaping, including how nicotine affects adolescent brain development, how to identify common myths, and how to approach conversations in ways that build trust rather than push teens away. Join us to gain practical tools and clear, research-based information.
Gambling With Our Kids: Recognizing When It’s a Problem
April 1, 2026 - 7pm via Zoom
Presented by Andrew Cedrone, LMHC & Ryan Rivard, LMHC
Did you know that gambling is a serious public health issue? People with a gambling disorder are at increased risk for suicidal ideation and other mental health issues. Gambling takes many forms, including sports betting and betting disguised in video games. Join us for a presentation on the risk factors for gambling disorder as well as resources to help.
From Stress to Smartphones, from Freak-Outs to Friendships: What Parents Need to Know (and DO!) about Worry, Anxiety and Depression
April 28, 2026 - 7pm - McGlynn Auditorium
Presented by: Lynn Lyons, LICSW
Current news about young people and mental health has intensified warranted concern, but the information can be overwhelming and hard to sort through. Parents need dependable strategies to help their children manage their anxiety, moods, and social pressures, including social media and screens. The ability to help guide our children requires – more than ever – an ability to recognize and address one’s own emotional management as we practice and model better skills to meet life’s challenges. Proaction is the high ground over reaction.
Based on current research and over 35 years of clinical experience, Lynn Lyons will identify the common traps adults fall into, the role of smart phones and social media, and key strategic adjustments needed to stem the current surge of anxiety and depression in our kids and ourselves. Includes preventative measures!