February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention month! Read more about the topic below and download a fact sheet about teen dating violence prevention. Adolescence is a time when many young people start their first romantic relationships. Dating can be a new and exciting phase in teens’ lives that helps them learn more about themselves and …
MCCOY is looking to rehome some office furniture – free to anyone who can pick it up during business hours. Includes two sturdy wooden desks (65.5 inches long with pull out keyboard shelf and drawers on both sides) and a tall filing cabinet (well used, 5 drawers). For more information, email info@mccoyouth.org.
Throughout October we have shared events, resources, and facts related to domestic violence awareness month and bullying awareness month. MCCOY is dedicated to continue advocating for families and children to live in safe environments where they can be their authentic selves. As such, we are excited to release our Bullying Resource Guide and Domestic Violence …
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Our first featured summer success story comes from Shonna Majors with Brightwood Community Center. Shonna shares about Erin, a young person in Central Indiana who excelled this summer with Brightwood’s programs: Erin came to Brightwood Community Center because she was expelled from school, six classes behind and at risk of not graduating high school …
Did you know that Hispanic/Latino and Black LGBTQ+ Hoosier youth are more likely to report wanting mental health care but not receiving it compared to other racial and ethnic groups? We know that our community has a long way to go in providing comprehensive supports to those in historically marginalized groups. Join MCCOY in our …
On Monday, Indiana lawmakers will review SB 1, a bill proposing to ban most abortions in our state with some exceptions, including rape, incest, fatal fetal abnormalities, and threat to the life of the pregnant individual. We know that restrictions on healthcare have many potential unintended consequences on families and young people, particularly those in …
MCCOY, Inc. has added Juneteenth as a staff holiday, beginning June 2022 as part of our organizational Equity Commitment. Adopted as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth is a day for celebration and reflection. This day ensures we acknowledge the long legacy of inhumanity, systemic racism, and continued inequities. James Baldwin said, “History is not …
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and a recall of several contaminated baby formula products, families are struggling to find this critical source of nutrition for their infants and babies. In February 2022, certain powder formulas were recalled because they were contaminated with bacteria that can cause Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections. While …