Page 10 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '21

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Good Vibrations course dinner, an event program, Super Bowl trivia certified domestic violence center saving and changing
lives on the Treasure Coast. Hotline help is available 24/7
questions and exercise bands.
Martin County artists While dining, they enjoyed a virtual program that at (772) 288-7023.
Cheryl Coté and Sue included singers, a sports writer, a fitness trainer, a silent Photo provided by SafeSpace
Klahne hosted an art exhibit auction, SafeSpace survivor testimonials and CEO Teresa
which included the works Albizu’s vision for the organization.
of nine local artists at Fox Coblentz says, “It is sad that we must have such a
Club in Cobblestone in “cause” as SafeSpace, but thankfully we do have such an
Palm City on March 20. A organization. Their mission has always been near and dear
silent auction was held and to many hearts here.” Tilliss adds, “Thanks to our loyal
all proceeds raised were membership, we were able to have a successful virtual
donated to New Horizons event.”
of the Treasure Coast. The “SafeSpace is very grateful for the support of the
exhibit is on display and open to the public through the Harbour Ridge members,” says Albizu. “They recognize
end of April. Participating artists were Cheryl Coté, Sue with the rising incidence of domestic violence during
Klahne, Katie Gianni, Maria Miele, Barry Steven Greff, the pandemic, SafeSpace’s programs and services are
Mark Stall, Dinija Berkien, LauraKay Darvill and Diane needed now more than ever to help victims transition to
Anthony. The event was sponsored by Emerald Medical. a violence free life.” Cochairs (right) Dot Coblentz and (left) Judy Tilliss
For more information about SafeSpace visit www. flank SafeSpace CEO Dr. Teresa Albizu at the check
safespacefl.org or call (772) 223-2399. It is the only presentation ceremony.

Head, Heart And Hands Of issues early means healthier children who will require
less intervention later in life and can reach their full
Indian River Club Awards potential. The Tykes & Teens Infant Mental Health
$10,000 To Tykes And Teens Program is an evidence-based program for children from
birth to age 5 that is typically done in the child’s home
To Support Infant Mental or in select childcare centers. The primary goal is to
support and strengthen the relationship between a child
Health Program and his or her parent or caregiver in order to restore the
child’s sense of safety and attachment, and to improve
Head, Heart and Hands of Indian River Club has the child’s cognitive, behavioral and social functioning.
awarded $10,000 to Tykes & Teens, a leading provider of It helps improve a child’s behavior and ability to regulate
the highest quality, evidence-based mental health services emotions; strengthens the relationship between the child
and programs for children and adolescents for nearly and the parent or caregiver; helps healing from a traumatic
25 years. The funding will support the agency’s Infant experience for the parent or child that is interfering with
Mental Health Programming in Indian River County. a healthy attachment; and helps avoid suspension or
“We are truly grateful to Head, Heart and Hands for expulsion from childcare or preschool.
their generosity and sharing our commitment to serving In addition to infant mental health, Tykes & Teens’
children and families throughout the Indian River Indian River programming includes Healthy Families
community who are in need of mental health services,” Indian River County, school-based services and prevention
said Tykes & Teens CEO Eric Garza, MHA, LCSW. “The services, including trauma-informed care and ALTOSS
need has never been greater and this funding allows us (Alternative to Out of School Suspension), as well as
to further our mission of prioritizing children’s mental psychiatric services and targeted case management.
health in our families, schools and
communities through prevention,
education and treatment.”
“Head, Heart and Hands of Indian
River Club is very pleased to present a
Harbour Ridge Annual grant to Tykes & Teens to further their
work in the area of infant and toddler
Benefit For SafeSpace mental health,” said Head, Heart
and Hands Board Member Marybeth
By Jackie Holfelder Cunningham. “Mental health is a
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club has been hosting growing concern in our county and,
an annual fundraising event for SafeSpace for more than a while we need to support it for all age
decade. 2021 event cochairs Dot Coblentz and Judy Tilliss groups, it is vitally important to start
weren’t going to let a pandemic interrupt this important at birth to support our children at their
tradition. most vulnerable age while helping
On February 6, residents of the community came out in parents raise a healthy happy child.”
full force for a Super Bowl Virtual Warm-Up Party. The The first few years of a child’s life
event netted over $65,000 for SafeSpace to help victims are a blueprint for their entire future. Tykes & Teens Director of Infant Mental Health Laura Girlando; Head, Heart and
of domestic violence survive and thrive. When very young children are exposed Hands Board Member Marybeth Cunningham; Head, Heart and Hands Board
Harbour Ridge’s Chef Rob prepared dinners for to traumatic events, it increases their Member Sally Bryan; Head, Heart and Hands Board Member Becky Stiles; Tykes
participants to enjoy safely in their homes. Each received risk of long-term mental and physical & Teens Board Member Theresa Kelso; Tykes & Teens CEO Eric Garza; Head,
a bag containing craft beers, hors d’oeuvres, a three health problems. Addressing traumatic Heart and Hands Donor Linda Braun

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