Healthy Connections

10/08/2026

Minute for MOMS launched to deliver accessible, family-centered education on prenatal exposure, recovery, and early childhood development. Supporting moms means sharing practical, trusted information they can use right away, and this series does exactly that.

▶️ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0yCSMfCXI_KVeL6DmMvzrTVIibJOqvH

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10/02/2026

💛October is National Opioid-Exposed Children Awareness Month.💛

Throughout this month, we’ll share education and resources about the 11 research-supported symptoms associated with prenatal opioid exposure—from developmental and sensory challenges to sleep difficulties, trauma responses, and academic struggles.

These children are SO MUCH MORE than the challenges they may face.
When caregivers, educators, and communities understand what opioid-exposed children may be experiencing, we can respond with greater understanding and support.

This month is about seeing, understanding, and supporting the whole child.
We hope you'll follow along!

09/25/2026

Senator Shelley Moore Capito says over $700,000 will be going toward supporting children and families who are affected by drug addiction.
STORY: https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/cabell-county-wv/capito-lillys-place-to-receive-additional-funding-for-mental-health-services/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WOWK_13_NEWS

09/24/2026

The Kids-Talk Series: A Parenting Surviving and Thriving Guide was created to support families with practical, expert guidance on early childhood development. From feeding and tummy time to speech, language, and early relationships, this series helps caregivers build strong foundations for growing kids.

▶️ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0yCSMfCXI-c8H0WzW1rLWbQ4JombVTf

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09/19/2026

New numbers from the WV DoHS show infants to be at the highest risk for fatal or near-fatal incidents in the child welfare system.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/new-report-shows-infants-highest-risk-demographic-in-west-virginias-child-welfare-system/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WOWK_13_NEWS

09/17/2026

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09/10/2026

September is Recovery Month, and reminds us of the years of collaboration, education, and support that help families move forward every day. Even during challenging times, our partners showed creativity and unity in spreading the message that addiction is treatable.

▶️ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x4RQ4-_DF4

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08/27/2026

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Healthy Connections adapted to support both families and the professionals serving them. As Lyn O’Connell shares, this work led to expanded virtual education and our Fall 2022 Conference, which brought providers and partners together to focus on self-care, resilience, and strengthening care for pregnant and parenting families.

▶️ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YTh4qpvTGc

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08/25/2026

Going on now! Lots of great info about resources in WV.

Mark your calendar for the 2026 WV Mental Health Summit: Mountain Strong on August 25. A free, statewide virtual event dedicated to building stronger mental health resources and partnerships across West Virginia.

Register here: www.WVMountainStrong.org

08/13/2026

By 2022, Healthy Connections continued expanding virtual education and outreach. Our website found a new home within Marshall Health, strengthening visibility and access to trusted, evidence-based resources for families and providers.

Learn more at marshallhealth.org/healthy-connections