CREST Collaborative

🧠💚 Mental Health Matters—Every Single Day
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, remember that taking care of your mind doesn't end on May 31st. This mindset is for every single day of the year.

If you need a gentle reminder today, here it is:
✨ It’s okay not to be okay. Healing isn't linear, and you're doing your best.

🛑 Boundaries are self-love. Protect your peace without guilt.

🚶‍♀️ Small steps count. You don't have to figure everything out today.

📱 Take a break. It is fully okay to disconnect from the world when you need to.

📝 May is ending, but your self-care shouldn't. What’s one small thing you’re doing for your mental health today? Let’s support each other in the comments! 👇

CREDIT FOR LIFE - This hands-on fair gave students real-world practice with budgeting and financial decisions. We couldn’t host an event of this scale without "Northern Essex Community College", and we are incredibly grateful to our partners for volunteering their time and expertise: , , Bill Bryant, Robert Jokela, , , , , , ,

🗓️ Holiday Closure Notice
Please note: All CREST Programs will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen and welcome students back on Tuesday, May 26th.

Have a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday weekend with your families! 🇺🇸

🎉Shoutout to Allison and two of our incredible VISIONS clients for hosting a successful booth at the MassHIRE job fair! 🎉

Our VISIONS program does amazing work helping adults with intellectual disabilities build independence, learn vocational skills, and forge meaningful community connections. Want to join a team that changes lives? We’re actively hiring for impactful roles based out of Andover, MA!

🔥 Featured Openings:

💼 Vocational Trainers / Job Coaches: Work directly with adults to build independence and support community work placements.

🚐 Van Drivers (Full-Time, Part-Time & Sub): Safely transport individuals to programs and job sites. (7D preferred, but we will train the right candidate!)

👉 Find your next purposeful career move and view the full list of opportunities here: https://employer.schoolspring.com/jobs/?employer=11377

Investing in our team so we can better serve our students! 🤝

The CREST team attended an important MPY training on legalities in the modern school environment. A huge thank you to David Soler, Esq., for sharing his expertise with us.

PHOTO: Left to Right: John Cummings, Tessa Blood, David Soler, Esq., Rachel Trainor, and Brian Cole. Robert Jokela Bill Bryant Partnerships Of Youth

CREST Collaborative has relaunched Building Blocks, its Early Childhood Center in Andover. The program is now enrolling young students who require specialized support for autism, developmental delays, and communication needs beyond a traditional preschool environment.

We specialize in supporting children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, communication needs, and more.

Our approach focuses on four developmental pillars:
🤝 Social: Building meaningful connections.
🧠 Cognitive: Nurturing curiosity and problem-solving.
🗣️ Language: Strengthening every child's voice.
🏃 Motor: Developing coordination through play.

🔗 Read the full announcement and learn how to enroll: https://crestcollaborative.org/news/every-great-education-starts-with-a-foundation

Every Great Education Starts with a Foundation — CREST CREST Collaborative relaunches the Building Blocks Early Childhood Center — and is now accepting students. There's a moment in every child's life where something clicks. A connection sparks. A hand reaches out to a friend for the very first time. These are small moments - but they're the ones that

🌟 Making a Difference, Together!
We had a blast celebrating our incredible volunteers at the AgeSpan Volunteer Thank You event! 🎊
It was heartening to see so many photos of our CREST students and Visions clients connecting, laughing, and building bridges across generations. These snapshots capture the true spirit of our community—service, friendship, and mutual respect.
A huge thank you to everyone involved! You’re proving that when we come together, we create a lasting impact. 💙
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