CATCH, Community Action Together for Children's Health
@catchiscommunity.bsky.social
MISSION:
Empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health and emotional wellness in their children through educational programming, access to resources and peer support.
CATCH is a not-for-profit (501c3) based in Northbrook, Illinois.
Empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health and emotional wellness in their children through educational programming, access to resources and peer support.
CATCH is a not-for-profit (501c3) based in Northbrook, Illinois.
January 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Talking with teens doesn’t always require the perfect words.
Sometimes it’s one thoughtful text.
One open-ended question.
Sometimes it’s one thoughtful text.
One open-ended question.
January 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Talking with teens doesn’t always require the perfect words.
Sometimes it’s one thoughtful text.
One open-ended question.
Sometimes it’s one thoughtful text.
One open-ended question.
🧭 PHP? IOP? Residential?
These terms can feel overwhelming. In this short clip from our last Lunch and Learn When Once-A-Week Therapy Isn't Enough, Josh Novick, LCPC, breaks down what each level of mental health care really means-simply and clearly.
🎥 Watch here:
These terms can feel overwhelming. In this short clip from our last Lunch and Learn When Once-A-Week Therapy Isn't Enough, Josh Novick, LCPC, breaks down what each level of mental health care really means-simply and clearly.
🎥 Watch here:
Understanding PHP, IOP, and Residential Treatment for Teens | Levels of Mental Health Care Explained
Confused by terms like PHP or IOP? You’re not alone.In this 4-minute clip, Josh Novick, LCPC, breaks down the levels of mental health care what they mean, wh...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
🧭 PHP? IOP? Residential?
These terms can feel overwhelming. In this short clip from our last Lunch and Learn When Once-A-Week Therapy Isn't Enough, Josh Novick, LCPC, breaks down what each level of mental health care really means-simply and clearly.
🎥 Watch here:
These terms can feel overwhelming. In this short clip from our last Lunch and Learn When Once-A-Week Therapy Isn't Enough, Josh Novick, LCPC, breaks down what each level of mental health care really means-simply and clearly.
🎥 Watch here:
Looking for some reading (or listening) during these cold winter months? Cozy up with a book that helps move tech conversations from reactive to intentional.
#CATCHisCommunity #KidsandTech
#CATCHisCommunity #KidsandTech
January 13, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Looking for some reading (or listening) during these cold winter months? Cozy up with a book that helps move tech conversations from reactive to intentional.
#CATCHisCommunity #KidsandTech
#CATCHisCommunity #KidsandTech
January 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
New year, same kids. Focus on the small things that help them feel seen and supported.
#CATCHisCommunity #Parenting
#CATCHisCommunity #Parenting
January 8, 2026 at 10:45 PM
New year, same kids. Focus on the small things that help them feel seen and supported.
#CATCHisCommunity #Parenting
#CATCHisCommunity #Parenting
💬 Stigma. School disruption. Logistics. These challenges hold many families back from seeking higher levels of care.
January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
💬 Stigma. School disruption. Logistics. These challenges hold many families back from seeking higher levels of care.
Back to school after a break can feel like a full system reboot, for kids and parents. Some students bounce back fast. Others need a little more runway. Both are normal.
January 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Back to school after a break can feel like a full system reboot, for kids and parents. Some students bounce back fast. Others need a little more runway. Both are normal.
Winter asks us to slow down whether we planned to or not.
Self-care doesn’t have to be big or impressive. It can be a walk outside, even when it’s cold. A movie night that brings everyone onto the same couch. A quiet moment with a book and a warm drink.
Self-care doesn’t have to be big or impressive. It can be a walk outside, even when it’s cold. A movie night that brings everyone onto the same couch. A quiet moment with a book and a warm drink.
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Winter asks us to slow down whether we planned to or not.
Self-care doesn’t have to be big or impressive. It can be a walk outside, even when it’s cold. A movie night that brings everyone onto the same couch. A quiet moment with a book and a warm drink.
Self-care doesn’t have to be big or impressive. It can be a walk outside, even when it’s cold. A movie night that brings everyone onto the same couch. A quiet moment with a book and a warm drink.
January 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
As we close out 2025, and welcome in 2026, can you find the moments of hope, happiness, and joy? Comment below with a glimmer you found today.
#CATCHisCommunity #Glimmer
#CATCHisCommunity #Glimmer
December 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
As we close out 2025, and welcome in 2026, can you find the moments of hope, happiness, and joy? Comment below with a glimmer you found today.
#CATCHisCommunity #Glimmer
#CATCHisCommunity #Glimmer
Awareness isn’t about slogans. It’s about starting conversations people are afraid to have. This year, thousands of students and families engaged with #CATCH through school partnerships, community events, and youth-led initiatives. Normalizing mental health and reminding kids they’re not alone.
December 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Awareness isn’t about slogans. It’s about starting conversations people are afraid to have. This year, thousands of students and families engaged with #CATCH through school partnerships, community events, and youth-led initiatives. Normalizing mental health and reminding kids they’re not alone.
There’s still time to make a difference before 2025 ends.
Your year-end donation helps CATCH provide:
• Parents Connect groups
• Comfort Kits and Coping Kits
• Community education and trainings
• Mental health resources used by thousands
Your year-end donation helps CATCH provide:
• Parents Connect groups
• Comfort Kits and Coping Kits
• Community education and trainings
• Mental health resources used by thousands
December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
There’s still time to make a difference before 2025 ends.
Your year-end donation helps CATCH provide:
• Parents Connect groups
• Comfort Kits and Coping Kits
• Community education and trainings
• Mental health resources used by thousands
Your year-end donation helps CATCH provide:
• Parents Connect groups
• Comfort Kits and Coping Kits
• Community education and trainings
• Mental health resources used by thousands
When parents have the right tools, families thrive. Through speakers, workshops, digital resources, and our podcast, CATCH equips caregivers with guidance they can actually use.
December 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
When parents have the right tools, families thrive. Through speakers, workshops, digital resources, and our podcast, CATCH equips caregivers with guidance they can actually use.
Giving can boost your mood and make a difference. Perform small acts of kindness this season.
#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
December 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Giving can boost your mood and make a difference. Perform small acts of kindness this season.
#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
Support changes everything. In 2025, #CATCH delivered comfort and coping kits, facilitated Parents Connect peer groups, and helped families find care when they felt stuck and overwhelmed.
December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Support changes everything. In 2025, #CATCH delivered comfort and coping kits, facilitated Parents Connect peer groups, and helped families find care when they felt stuck and overwhelmed.
The holiday season can be a mix of joy and overwhelm. Remember, it’s okay to take a step back and prioritize your mental well-being. If things feel too much, reach out for support.
#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The holiday season can be a mix of joy and overwhelm. Remember, it’s okay to take a step back and prioritize your mental well-being. If things feel too much, reach out for support.
#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
#catchiscommunity #MentalHealthMatters
This is what your support made possible in 2025.
December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This is what your support made possible in 2025.
We are deeply grateful to our program partners, event sponsors, volunteers, board members, and donors who made #CATCH’s 2025 impact possible.
December 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We are deeply grateful to our program partners, event sponsors, volunteers, board members, and donors who made #CATCH’s 2025 impact possible.
#CATCH exists to support families, build resilience, and prioritize mental health, before crisis becomes the norm. As we head into a new year, your donation helps ensure families continue to have access to education, resources, and community support.
December 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#CATCH exists to support families, build resilience, and prioritize mental health, before crisis becomes the norm. As we head into a new year, your donation helps ensure families continue to have access to education, resources, and community support.
What is an easy (free!) gift we can give our kids this holiday season? Time off from reading logs, studying, practicing....
Let's give our kids the gift of less scheduling and more relaxing this winter break.
#CATCHisCommunity #FamilyReset
Let's give our kids the gift of less scheduling and more relaxing this winter break.
#CATCHisCommunity #FamilyReset
December 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
What is an easy (free!) gift we can give our kids this holiday season? Time off from reading logs, studying, practicing....
Let's give our kids the gift of less scheduling and more relaxing this winter break.
#CATCHisCommunity #FamilyReset
Let's give our kids the gift of less scheduling and more relaxing this winter break.
#CATCHisCommunity #FamilyReset
Depression doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it’s quiet, hidden, and managed with every bit of strength a person has.
December 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Depression doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it’s quiet, hidden, and managed with every bit of strength a person has.
2025 showed us what’s possible when families don’t face mental health challenges alone. Because of this community, CATCH delivered support, education, and real tools to parents and kids when they needed it most.
December 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
2025 showed us what’s possible when families don’t face mental health challenges alone. Because of this community, CATCH delivered support, education, and real tools to parents and kids when they needed it most.