Zero Suicide

Suicide is the second leading cause of death of children and young adults in the US. The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths are preventable. Canopy is committed to equipping all staff with the tools to ensure all children receiving our solutions get the very best care. Read as Marcus Ginn shares his personal story below.

The Pandemic and Children’s Mental Health

Just as COVID-19 restrictions began easing and families were taking a deep sigh of relief, the delta variant abruptly entered the scene. With it, it brings new mandates, new anxieties, and new questions. Canopy Children’s Solutions CEO Dr. John Damon …

Helping Your Child Return to School this Year Successfully

The start of the new school year should be an exciting time, but some children and parents might feel anxious about the upcoming school year. Christian Ware, Canopy's Senior Director of Solutions, shares tips on how to overcome those back-to-school nerves.

Parenting Points: Back to School

As children begin to return to school, there will be a lot of unknowns as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to increase. Watch now as Canopy Children’s Solutions professionals’ share advice on how to navigate this time of uncertainty …

Help Kids Win with Canopy

You can help kids win and be part of the solution for Mississippi children to reach their full potential. Click below to enjoy Canopy Children’s Solutions’ Commercial A brighter future awaits when you visit mycanopy.org/helpkidswin to explore resources and ways …

Parenting Mean Teens

Right now, as many students go back to school in person, they’re probably going to be messy about their emotions and friendships. They could feel understandably anxious about what their friendships are going to be like during this transition time. They could be really happy to be going back. They could feel anxious. They could feel a mix of both.

Knowing the Signs of Mental Health Challenges in Children

With 1 in 5 children suffering from a mental health challenge, it is more important than ever to bring awareness to children’s mental health. In Mississippi, approximately 131,000 children will experience a serious mental health challenge in their lifetime.

Recognizing Counseling Awareness Month with Valuable Insight

During National Counseling Awareness Month, Canopy asked our licensed professional counselors to give advice to fellow counselors and parents.

Children’s Mental Health Summit goes virtual on May 5

Join us during this year’s summit to learn how to build a culture of dignity and hope within your organization, with the children you serve, and in your personal lives.

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