Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition & the Youth Action Board -YAB

03/16/2026

Teens often look like they’re doing fine on the outside — but many are carrying more stress than we realize.

In our latest newsletter you’ll find:
• Insights on teen stress
• Information about CHOICES Youth Dialogue Day
• An invitation to complete our community survey
• Details about our April safeTALK training for students age 15+

Read the newsletter and learn how you can be involved.
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Email from Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Opportunities for parents, students, and community members to support teen well-being.       Supporting Teen Well-Being:  Stress, Choices & Suici

02/02/2026

Raising a teen today isn’t easy — and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join BBCC for a free parent program on teen stress, mental health, and how to support your teen through adolescence. Plus, hear directly from teens about what helps most.

👉 Join us Wednesday — register now and save your seat.

📅 Wed, Feb 4 | 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 Seaholm Little Theater

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Email from Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Understanding the Teen Mind: Mental Health, Stress & Coping       New Parent Program: Understanding the Teen Mind Greetings! Parenting and suppor

12/31/2025

YAB...
“It is a place where I can go where I feel not alone.
I, oftentimes, find myself thinking that I feel alone in my feelings,
but after hearing other teens my age talk about how they feel,
it helps me to feel not so alone”

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Email from Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Be the Change for Our Teens - Donate and Support Their Future!       Because Our Teens Deserve Support, Skills, and Safe Spaces— Your Support Makes

12/30/2025

"I find YAB to be unique in the way it centers student opinions and ideas. It was very easy, even as a new member, to make my voice heard and I felt like my opinions mattered, which is a big part of what led to me liking the group so much and feeling like I could make a difference." high school teen


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Email from Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Join Us in Supporting Our Youth - Make a Difference Today!       Showing Up for Our Youth— Every Day, When It Matters Most YAB (high scohol) and

11/17/2025

At this time of year when we pause to count our blessings, we are taking a moment to honor and remember our beloved Board President, Cheryl LaKritiz.

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Email from Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Remembering our beloved Board President who led with compassion, leadership, and light     In Honor & Gratitude of Our Board President, Cheryl La

11/12/2025

Parents of teens — this is an important one!
Join us tonight from 7–8:30 p.m. at Groves Little Theater for a conversation about how social media and screen time are shaping our teens — the good, the bad, and what we can do about it.

You’ll hear from aoms of our Youth Action Board teens, gain current insights, and walk away with practical tools to help your family set healthy tech habits.

🕖 Tonight, Nov. 12 | 7–8:30 p.m. | Groves Little Theater

🎟 Free for parents of 9th–12th graders

👉 Scan the QR code

11/10/2025

Join us this Wednesday, November 12, from 7–8:30 p.m. at Groves High School Little Theater for Social Media & Screen Time: Impact and Influence on Our Teens.

This interactive evening will help you:
-Hear directly from teens on our Youth Action Board about what’s really happening in their online worlds.
- See national and local data on social media use, mental health, and behavior.
- Learn practical tools for creating healthy tech boundaries and encouraging balanced screen time at home.

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Email from Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Help Your Family Thrive Online - Join Us for This Vital Discussion!     Opportunities for  Parents & Students November 2025 Explore Our Programs

08/31/2025

This back-to-school season, let’s remember: Strong Parents. Strong Children. Strong Schools. Strong Communities. We’re in this together.

08/08/2025

Feel Free: The ‘Wellness’ Shot with a Dark Side: Harmful and Addictive.

Learn more in this issue!

Plus, YAB Summer Highlights!

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Email from Urgent Alert: Learn about Dangerous Drug Trends to Protect Your Kids.     News & Updates... August 2025 Edition Explore Our Programs   What Parents & Teens Need to Know     Greetings! As we

07/26/2025

BBCC & YAB's @ Day on the Town... still soaking up the summer, spreading our mission to all ages and stages, and reinforcing the powerful positive influence Parents have on their children. Connected today, stronger tomorrow.

06/25/2025

Celebrating our 8 YAB Graduating Seniors! We are so proud of them!

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Email from Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Featuring our YAB 2025 Graduates.     News & Updates... Honoring our YAB Graduates June 2025 Explore Our Programs   What Parents & Teens Need to Kn

06/11/2025

This issue is a must read for parents and any one who cares about our youth.

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Email from Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Highlights from a great year, Graduation & Summer Parties - safe hosting, and are you ready to rock?     News & Updates... June 2025 Edition Explor