We all need support. Whether it’s a tough day, a big decision, or just feeling overwhelmed, reaching out for help is a sign of courage, not weakness. And just as we all need support, we all have the power to offer it. A kind word, a listening ear, or sharing community resources can make a world of difference.
The Reach Out campaign is an effort to encourage all of us to reach out to each other, to our kids, and to our community. When we lean on each other, we create stronger bonds, healthier families, and more resilient communities.
Support isn’t just about getting through hard times—it’s about building a life where connection, understanding, and care are at the center. Let’s break the stigma, lift each other up, and grow together.
Support starts with a connection
Parent, Youth, Community Member
The Reach Out campaign is here to remind you that it’s okay to ask for help—and that doing so shows strength, not weakness. Whether you turn to a loved one, a neighbor, or a local organization, reaching out for support is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself and your family.
By seeking support, you’re also teaching your child that it’s okay to lean on others during tough times and to offer help when someone needs support. You’re showing them how to cope in a healthy way and creating more positive, connected moments with them.
We are so happy you want to build deeper and positive connections with your child! Your relationship with your child lays the foundation for their emotional and mental well-being.
Why It Matters
When kids feel connected, supported, and understood by their parents, they grow up more confident and resilient. These relationships help them feel safe and valued—even during tough times.
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Finding support
Parenting is wonderful but it can also be challenging. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Reaching out for support doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you care.
The Power of Connection
Positive connections with other parents can ease stress and remind you that you, like other parents, are doing your best.
Why It Matters
When parents have emotionally supportive friends, family, or neighbors, it’s easier to care for their children—and themselves. These connections don’t just help parents, they also benefit kids. Positive relationships give children more caring adults in their lives, set examples for healthy interactions, and open doors to meaningful, enriching experiences.
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Don’t know where to start?
It can be difficult to find other parents to connect. We have a list of parent groups in the community you can join.
Family-serving organizations
The Reach Out campaign is all about encouraging and supporting parents to feel confident reaching out for help when they need it. Whether it’s talking to a friend, neighbor, or connecting with a local organization, asking for support is a sign of strength—not weakness. We want to help break the stigma around seeking help, and show that it’s a healthy and positive way to cope with life’s challenges.
When parents reach out, they also teach their children an important lesson—that it’s okay to ask for help and that they don’t have to face tough times alone. Our goal is to encourage strong parent-child connections and create more positive, supportive experiences for families.
Please complete the form to download our toolkit.
Through this campaign, we aim to:
- Reach more families with tools and resources, especially in communities facing challenges related to health, finances, and access to services.
- Work with partners across the state and in tribal nations to raise awareness about the impact of childhood adversity—and the power of positive experiences to build safe, stable, and nurturing environments for all children.
If you want to:
- help parents strengthen their relationship with their child
- encourage parents to build relationships with other parents
- connect your community to resources and services
then this campaign is for you!
Ways to Participate:
Please complete the form to download our toolkit.
The campaign toolkit provides you with social media images and messaging you can use to support the “Reach Out” public awareness campaign aimed at reducing stigma around parent help-seeking behaviors.
Use the Instagram and Facebook graphics, reels, and post text templates to empower parents to reach out for support from their loved ones, neighbors, or community agencies. We also have printable flyers you can post around your agency’s physical space.
Request Personalized Reach Out Campaign Materials for your Agency
We understand that every community is unique, and we want to ensure that our campaign materials truly reflect the needs of your community. If you are an agency looking to create personalized materials to encourage parents to reach out for support, we invite you to reach out to Mayra Pacheco at mayra.pacheco@unlv.edu or complete the order form.
You can also send us pictures of local families and events you host, as this will help make the content even more authentic and relatable. Additionally, we can incorporate your agency’s logo into the materials to further personalize the campaign. Let’s work together to spread the message of support and connection in a way that truly resonates with those you serve.