UPDATE: MyActiveChild Support of CHKD’s Mental Health Programming

Update 12/3/2024: When I decided in 2021 that a portion of the proceeds from local advertising would support CHKD it was an easy decision. Kids in our community are struggling with mental health and – much like medical care – it is terrifying when kids need mental health support and it is unavailable.

With the support of the amazing Hampton Roads community, as of today (Giving Tuesday 2024), we have been able to contribute over $13,000 to mental health programming at CHKD. Thank you to everyone who has advertised, used our website, followed us on social media, or recommended MyActiveChild.com to a friend. We couldn’t have done this without each of you.

Giving Tuesday is an amazing time to support local programs that provide value to our community. If you are able, please consider donating to the cause close to your heart. If you are interested in donating to CHKD, today, your donation means even more – sponsors are multiplying every dollar. Find out more or donate here. 

Thank you!
Charlotte

July 30, 2021: Mental Health is so important – individually, within families, within communities, and especially among our children. Unfortunately, just when families need it the most, access to needed services can be hard to find.

Did you know?

One out of every five children has a diagnosable mental health condition. While early intervention can make a life or death difference, fewer than 25 percent of those children receive
treatment. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for children ages 10-24.
As someone who has struggled with my own mental health (and watched others in my life struggle), as a parent, and as a former social worker, I have seen the mental health crisis grow and frustrations rise over the lack of resources available to children and families in crisis.

When I heard about Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD)’s Light The Way campaign I knew I wanted to be involved.

I am thrilled to announce that beginning August 1, 2021, MyActiveChild will be donating a portion of the proceeds from each local ad purchased on MyActiveChild.com to Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD)’s Light The Way campaign! I am impressed with how CHKD has taken action to help meet this need in the Hampton Roads community and I am proud to be a part of this initiative.

CHKD’s new mental health hospital and outpatient center will be a beacon of health, healing, and hope for all children. The building is on track to open in April 2022 with select outpatient services. Inpatient mental health will begin in late summer of 2022.

To learn more about the support and hope this initiative will provide for the Hampton Roads community, and for information on how you can provide additional support, visit CHKD.org/LightingTheWay

Be well,
Charlotte

Images courtesy of CHKD.