ADWO Behavioral Services

11/19/2025

🍁💛 Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a powerful tool for healing. 💛🍁

This Thanksgiving season, we’re sharing how gratitude plays a major role in behavioral health, especially for the children, teens, and adults we support every day at ADWO Behavioral Services.

👉 Read our newest blog:
“The Power of Gratitude in Behavioral Health: Why We Teach Thankfulness in Our Programs”

🔗 https://www.adwocares.com/blogs/the-power-of-gratitude-in-behavioral-health-why-we-teach-thankfulness-in-our-programs

In this post, we break down how gratitude helps our clients:
✨ Regulate emotions
✨ Strengthen relationships
✨ Reduce stress
✨ Build resilience
✨ Develop positive behavior skills

From gratitude journals to group reflections and daily check-ins, our team uses thankfulness as a practical therapeutic tool — not just during the holidays, but all year long.

This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate the progress, growth, and hope happening in our programs and in the lives of the families we serve. ❤️

Learn how gratitude strengthens emotional regulation, mental wellness, and resilience in children, teens, and adults receiving behavioral health services. Discover how ADWO incorporates thankfulness into therapy and residential programs.

11/17/2025

🎁✨ One act of kindness can inspire an entire community. ✨🎁
This holiday season, your generosity does more than meet needs — it sparks a ripple effect that encourages others to give, share, volunteer, and get involved.

We just published a new blog:
👉 “How Holiday Giving Inspires Others: The Ripple Effect of Your Impact”
Read it here: https://adwocares.com/blogs/how-holiday-generosity-inspires-others-to-give-the-ripple-effect-of-your-impact

From helping children in residential care to supporting families and adults with behavioral health needs, your holiday giving creates momentum that reaches far beyond a single moment. ❤️

When YOU give, you inspire:
🌟 Friends
🌟 Family
🌟 Coworkers
🌟 Local businesses
🌟 Entire communities

Your kindness becomes a movement — and that movement changes lives. 🙌
Let’s make this season one filled with hope, connection, and generosity.

Together, we can multiply impact and brighten the holidays for those who need it most.

Discover how your holiday generosity inspires others to give, creating a ripple effect that multiplies impact. Learn how ADWO Behavioral Services supports children, teens, families, and adults through community giving.

11/13/2025

🎁✨ Holiday giving isn’t just about gifts—it’s about growing hearts. ✨🎁
We just published a new blog: “5 Ways to Include Young People in Holiday Giving — And Why It Matters” 🙌

👉 Read it here: https://adwocares.com/blogs/5-ways-to-include-young-people-in-holiday-giving----and-why-it-matters

If you’re looking for meaningful ways to help kids, teens, and young adults develop kindness, empathy and connection this season — we’ve got you covered.

Here are some ideas you'll find inside:
🎨 Making holiday cards together
📦 Assembling care-packages for someone in need
🤝 Volunteering as a team
💖 Replacing one gift with an act of service
🧠 Reflecting on gratitude and community

At ADWO Behavioral Services, we believe children thrive when they serve, connect and feel part of something greater than themselves. Let’s raise a generation of givers this holiday season.

🔗 Click the link, read the blog, share your favorite idea, and tag a friend who’d love to get involved.

Discover 5 powerful ways to involve children and teens in holiday giving. Learn how ADWO Behavioral Services promotes youth generosity, emotional growth, and community support during the holiday season.

11/09/2025

Mental health is important at every stage of life, and it’s crucial to remember that seeking support is a sign of strength, no matter how old you are or how successful you’ve become. Even the most accomplished athletes face challenges and know that reaching out for help can make all the difference. Let’s break the stigma and support one another in talking about our struggles. Remember, you’re not alone!

If you or someone you know needs help, don’t hesitate to reach out to these resources:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741

Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.

09/15/2025

💙 Little things at home make a big difference.

From morning check-ins to celebrating small wins, parents can help kids with cognitive disabilities build confidence + social skills every day.

✨ Check out our quick tips here: https://www.adwocares.com/blogs/top-strategies-parents-can-use-at-home-to-reinforce-social-emotional-learning-for-children-with-cognitive-disabilities

Discover practical, effective strategies parents can use at home to support social-emotional learning in children with cognitive disabilities — with routines, emotional check-ins, modeling, and more.

09/05/2025

🌟 Every Child Deserves to Belong
For many kids with behavioral health needs, the school day can feel overwhelming. But after school doesn’t have to be the same story.

At ADWO, our after-school program in Colorado Springs, CO is built on one powerful principle: belonging.

✅ We celebrate every child’s unique strengths
✅ We create safe, structured routines to reduce stress
✅ We encourage friendships through group play and teamwork
✅ We empower kids to feel seen, valued, and supported

When kids feel like they truly belong, amazing things happen: confidence grows, anxiety fades, and positive friendships take root.

💙 Parents tell us they see fewer meltdowns, smoother evenings, and a happier home life when their child feels accepted in our after-school community.

👉 Read our latest blog to see how inclusive after-school spaces can change the emotional well-being of children:

🔗 https://www.adwocares.com/blogs/creating-a-sense-of-belonging-the-emotional-impact-of-inclusive-after-school-spaces

For children with behavioral health needs, school can sometimes feel like a tough place to navigate. Between academics, social pressures, and the challenges of self-regulation, many kids end the school day feeling drained, isolated, or misunderstood.

08/19/2025

🕒 From Chaos to Calm: The Power of Structure in After-School Time

Did you know the hours right after school can be the most overwhelming for kids—especially those with behavioral health needs? Without a plan, this stretch can cause stress, overthinking, or even anxiety.

That’s why our after-school program in Colorado Springs, CO isn’t just childcare—it’s a structured, supportive, and intentional space designed to make after-school time smoother and more soothing.

In our latest blog post, CEO William Sanders Sr. explains how a consistent routine—think snack, homework, group time, and calming transitions—gives kids what they crave most: predictability, safety, and balance. These routines aren’t just a schedule—they’re therapy in action.

Here’s what parents are noticing at home:
- Fewer afternoon meltdowns
- More confidence tackling homework
- Friendships and social skills taking shape
- Peaceful evenings (and better sleep!)
- When after-school feels secure, the whole family breathes easier.

Curious how thoughtful structure can transform the end-of-day experience for your child?

Read the full blog to discover more →

When the school bell rings, kids may seem like they’re ready to relax. But for many children—especially those dealing with behavioral health challenges—the hours after school can feel overwhelming. Without the right structure, these hours often lead to stress, restlessness, or even increased a...

08/15/2025

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟

Ever wondered what it takes to build an extraordinary team from the ground up? Join us in ADWO Voices Episode 3 – Creating a TEAM, where our Regional Director, Kristen Thompson, shares her passion, insights, and proven strategies for creating high-performing, cohesive teams.

From the power of collaboration to fostering a culture of trust and growth, Kristen opens up about what truly matters when building a team that thrives.

📽 Watch now and get inspired:
https://youtu.be/f3uVagHqiow

✨ Highlights include:
Kristen’s top tips on leadership and team dynamics
Inspiring stories from real workplace experiences
Actionable advice for leaders and team members alike

🔔 Don’t miss out—tune in, learn, and let’s build something amazing together!

In this special episode of the ADWO Voices Podcast, we sit down with our Regional Director, Kristen Thompson to explore what ADWO Behavioral Services from a ...

08/08/2025

💙 The Heart of ADWO — From the Inside 💙

In this episode of the ADWO Voices Podcast, we sit down with our very own case manager, Natasha Hutson, to share what ADWO Behavioral Services looks like day-to-day — and why it matters.

🎙️ Inside This Episode:

What ADWO really means to our team and the families we serve
How our After School Program is creating a lasting impact
The unique heart and culture that makes ADWO different
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at ADWO, this is your chance to hear it straight from one of the people making a difference every day.
📺 Watch now: https://youtu.be/Iu4UIV-zqgw?si=T3aJ0R1jT0kfYGjM
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In this special episode of the ADWO Voices Podcast, we sit down with our case manager, Natasha Hutson to explore what ADWO Behavioral Services from a day-to-...

07/29/2025

🌍✨ Our First Global Impact Begins! ✨🌍

From a vision to reality—ADWO Global just launched its very first feeding mission, and this is only the beginning. Watch the powerful moments as we stepped into communities beyond our borders to bring nourishment, hope, and love to those who need it most.

🙏🏽 This is more than charity—this is purpose in action.
💙 This is what it means to serve without limits.
🌱 And this is only the beginning of what ADWO Global will do across the world.
🎥 Watch the full video below and see the faces, the smiles, and the movement that’s rising from compassion.

If you're inspired to be part of something bigger, visit us at adwocares.com and follow our journey on Facebook.