BYFS Peer Mentors to Participate in “Kick Butts Day” on Wednesday, March 18 by The Bedford Citizen March 13, 2015 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services This is the third year that Bedford Youth and Family Services’ (BYFS) Peer Mentors will Read More
Bedford Offers “Hoarding Education, Part Two” on March10 by The Bedford Citizen February 26, 2015 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services The Bedford Hoarding Task Force (TF) is pleased to announce “Hoarding Prevention Training, Part Two,” Read More
“Bedford Unplugged” Returns on March 4 by The Bedford Citizen February 20, 2015 3 mins read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services It is easy to get busy and stay busy in this vibrant community of Bedford. Read More
Exercise for the Right Reasons by The Bedford Citizen February 11, 2015 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services You’ve been told by your parents, your doctor, your spouse and countless others that it’s Read More
Focus on Mindfulness, from Bedford Youth and Family Services by The Bedford Citizen January 13, 2015 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services You are likely hearing a lot these days about “mindfulness” and what it can do Read More
Recognize A Youth – Seeking RAY of Hope Nominations by The Bedford Citizen December 4, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services and the Bedford Chamber of Commerce Initiated in 2011 by Bedford Youth & Family Services Read More
UNPLUG Today by The Bedford Citizen November 19, 2014 1 min read Bedford Families Unplugged Together The capstone of the month is Wednesday, November 19th, when Bedford Public School students will have no homework, Read More
Unplug in November! by The Bedford Citizen October 17, 2014 2 mins read Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Are you caught up in too much busy-ness already, with fall just having officially begun? Try adding Read More
Bedford Receives Hoarding Education Grant by The Bedford Citizen September 30, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services The Bedford Hoarding Task Force (TF) is pleased to announce that their request to MassHousing Read More
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Bedford’s Safe Homes Program by The Bedford Citizen September 12, 2014 4 mins read Submitted by Jessica Wildfong, Bedford Youth and Family Services Safe Homes is concerned with underage substance use and abuse, not a program Read More
Have You Read Bedford Youth & Family Services’ Fall Newsletter? by The Bedford Citizen September 5, 2014 1 min read Compiled by The Bedford Citizen The Bedford Youth and Family Services newsletter is available electronically, and it brings tons of useful information Read More
Sign Up For Bedford’s SAFE HOMES by The Bedford Citizen August 21, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services The Safe Homes program is a support network for Bedford parents with children in grades Read More
What – You, Worry???? by The Bedford Citizen August 6, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services People often refer to the term “anxiety” as a synonym for stress or worry, but Read More
Community Social Services Reference: 2014 Update Available Online by The Bedford Citizen July 24, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services Bedford Youth and Family Services (BYFS) is pleased to announce the availability of their updated Read More
New Parent Blues? by The Bedford Citizen July 23, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services It is summertime and everyone around you seems to be enjoying the beautiful weather and Read More
Depression Can Happen during Summer, Too by The Bedford Citizen June 30, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services For many kids, summer break is a relaxing time filled with days by the pool, Read More
May is Mental Health Month by The Bedford Citizen May 27, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services Most of us are familiar with what it takes to keep our bodies in good Read More
Is Your Alcohol Use Risky? by The Bedford Citizen April 8, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services April is National Alcohol Awareness Month and Bedford Youth and Family Services offers an anonymous Read More
JGMS After-School Programs: Spring, 2014 by The Bedford Citizen March 19, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services Bedford Youth and Family Services in collaboration with John Glenn Middle School is gearing up Read More
Exercise is Important – But Not Too Much! by The Bedford Citizen March 11, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services In this day and age we are continuously trying to improve upon ourselves. Fortunately, technology Read More
Have You Got the Winter Blues? by The Bedford Citizen February 28, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services This time of year can be difficult. Short days, cold temperatures, and lots of time Read More
Bedford Awarded Collaborative Grant for Hoarding Case Management by The Bedford Citizen February 21, 2014 2 mins read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services Community Health Network Area 15 (CHNA 15), also known as the Northwest Suburban Health Alliance, Read More
BYFS Educates and Screens Individuals for Eating Disorders by The Bedford Citizen February 13, 2014 2 mins read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services To increase awareness and encourage eating disorder treatment, Bedford Youth and Family Services (BYFS) is Read More
Recognize A Youth – RAY of Hope award: Applications due by February 12 by The Bedford Citizen January 31, 2014 1 min read Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services Initiated in 2011 by Bedford Youth & Family Services (BYFS) and the Bedford Chamber of Read More
BYFS-JGMS Winter Programs: Sign-up by December 20 by The Bedford Citizen December 10, 2013 1 min read Submitted by Jessica Wildfong, Bedford Youth and Family Services Bedford Youth and Family Services in collaboration with John Glenn Middle School is Read More