Two Rivers Child Advocacy Center

10/07/2026

More than one out of every five students will be bullied this year. This is probably happening to someone you know and care about.

Support others who have been hurt or harmed.

Treat others with kindness.

Be more accepting of people’s differences.

Help include those who are left out.

10/07/2026

In the spirit of Amazon prime days, we would like to share our wish list.

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Two Rivers is funded in part by government grants but relies heavily on private donations from the communities we serve.

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09/30/2026

Su***de is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for su***de and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about su***de.

09/23/2026

09/09/2026

Two Rivers is in need of stuffed animals!

Each child that visits our center is given a stuffed animal of their choice that helps provide comfort during their visit. If you would like to donate new stuffed animals for the center, please call 618-833-7470 or drop stuffies off during our normal hours of 8:30am to 4pm, Monday-Friday.

09/04/2026

Two Rivers will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

09/02/2026

It's National Su***de Prevention Month:

Each September, NAMI recognizes Su***de Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action arousnd one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time. Our goal is to ensure that individuals, friends, and families have access to the tools, resources, and support they need to talk openly about su***de prevention, recognize warning signs, and seek help

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
• Call or Text or Chat the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
988. Hours are available 24/7 and the cost is free.
• OR
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization. Free, 24/7, confidential

08/19/2026

School is back in session...here are some tips to help keep kids safe.

08/14/2026

Prevent bullying at school.

Bullying or cyberbullying is when one child picks on another child repeatedly. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or social. It can happen at school, on the playground, on the school bus, in the neighborhood or through mobile devices like cell phones.

When your child is bullied:
-Alert school officials to the problems and work with them on solutions.
-Teach your child to be comfortable with when and how to ask a trusted adult for help. Ask them to identify who they can ask for help.
-Recognize the serious nature of bullying and acknowledge your child's feelings about being bullied.
-Help your child learn how to respond by teaching your child how to:
-Look the bully in the eye.
-Stand tall and stay calm in a difficult situation.
-Walk away.
-Teach your child how to say in a firm voice:
"I don't like what you are doing."
"Please do NOT talk to me like that."
-Encourage your child to make friends with other children.
-Support outside activities that interest your child.
-Make sure an adult who knows about the bullying can watch out for your child's safety and well-being when you cannot be there.
-Monitor your child's social media or texting interactions so you can identify problems before they get out of hand.

When your child is the bully:
-Be sure your child knows that bullying is never OK.
-Set firm and consistent limits on your child's aggressive behavior.
-Help your child learn empathy for other children by asking them to consider how the other child feels about they way your child treated them. Ask your child how they would feel if someone bullied them.
-Be a positive role mode. Show children they can get what they want without teasing, threatening or hurting someone.
-Use effective, non-physical discipline, such as loss of privileges.
-Focus on praising your child when they behave in positive ways such as helping or being kind to other children as opposed to bullying them.
-Develop practical solutions with the school principal, teachers, school social workers or psychologists, and parents of the children your child has bullied.

When your child is a bystander to bullying:
-Encourage your child to tell a trusted adult about the bullying. Encourage your child to join with others in telling bullies to stop.
-Help your child support other children who may be bullied. Encourage your child to include these children in activities.