Halloween 2026: Free Family-Friendly Virtual Events and On-Demand Media

Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 31, 2026

Halloween arrives on Saturday, October 31, 2026, bringing costumes, jack-o’-lanterns, and spooky stories for families to enjoy from home.

Multnomah County Library, the Library of Congress, the Museum of the American Revolution, PBS KIDS, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Tinkercast, the National Film Board of Canada, and Storynory are contributing free online storytimes plus on-demand videos, read-alouds, podcasts, audio stories, puzzles, recipes, and image collections.

Multnomah County Library

Multnomah County Library is the public library system serving Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, and the rest of Multnomah County, Oregon. It hosts storytimes and programs for children and families.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

A preschool storytime that is especially welcoming for children and families looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience. It is intended for children and their caregivers, and participants may be asked to identify themselves by camera, chat, or unmuting.

Time: Wednesday. 3:30PM – 4:30pm PDT, recurring weekly, every Wednesday.

Format: Virtual

Platform: Online — https://multcolib.org/events-classes/preschool-sensory-storytime-online-120

Phone/Alternative Access: To attend as an observer, call 503-988-5123.

Black Family Storytime Online: Halloweek Boo Bash

Children from birth to age 6 and their caregivers can join a Halloween-themed online storytime with books and stories, songs, and movement activities. Costumes and spooky pajamas are encouraged, and free registration through Zoom is required.

Time: Tuesday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT

Date(s): Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://multco-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/fZRVt5EPRdWwNkybw28Q9g · https://multcolib.org/events-classes/black-family-storytime-online-halloweek-boo-bash

Native Family: Native Story Hour Online with Karen Kitchen

Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) leads a story hour of songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties, and uncles are all welcome at this online session.

Time: Wednesday, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM PDT

Date(s): Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://multco-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdOmtqDIsEtzNLLHvgulvn1dAP2JfdvMq · https://multcolib.org/node/34343

Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and the main research arm of the U.S. Congress. Its collections include printed works, films, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps, and manuscripts.

On-Demand Resources

Autumn and Halloween Image Set

Type: Image collection

A set of 45 free-to-use images covering Halloween, Día de Muertos, and autumn scenes. Some historical photographs may need adult context.

Access: https://www.loc.gov/free-to-use/autumn-and-halloween/

Cooking Up History: Homemade Halloween

Type: Blog post with recipes

Vintage Halloween treat recipes from 1950s newspapers, including popcorn balls and jack-o’-lantern cookies, plus a paper-bag mask activity.

Access: https://blogs.loc.gov/families/2020/10/cooking-up-history-halloween/

Free Puzzles: Halloween Edition

Type: Puzzles

Crosswords, picture puzzles, and letter and number puzzles from historic newspapers, described as perfect for adults and children alike.

Access: https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/10/free-puzzles-halloween-edition/

Halloween & Día de Muertos Resources

Type: Research guide

An American Folklife Center guide to folklore, recorded storytellers, supernatural songs, prints and photographs, and film materials. It is curated for researchers and includes supernatural and horror material, so preview it before sharing with younger children.

Access: https://guides.loc.gov/halloween/introduction

Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia shares stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked the American experiment. Its at-home activities and videos are available online.

On-Demand Resources

Pumpkin Carving Stencils for a Revolutionary Halloween

Type: Printable stencils

Eight Revolution-themed pumpkin carving stencils rated from Easy to Expert, with a printable PDF of the full set.

Access: https://www.amrevmuseum.org/learn-and-explore/at-home-activities/at-home-crafts-and-activities/8-pumpkin-carving-stencils-for-a-revolutionary-halloween

Why the Revolution: 18th-Century Spooky Stories

Type: Video

Museum staff member Dr. Tyler Putman discusses The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and its Revolutionary roots.

Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCE0RvSKdPY

PBS KIDS

PBS KIDS offers educational shows, videos, and games featuring favorite characters for young children and their families.

On-Demand Resources

PBS KIDS Celebrates Halloween Video Collection

Type: Video collection

Duration: 50 videos, from 41 seconds to 56 minutes each

Halloween episodes and short clips from shows including Arthur, Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and The Cat in the Hat. Longer specials include Arthur and the Haunted Tree House, Curious George: A Halloween Boofest, and The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Halloween.

Access: https://pbskids.org/videos/playlist/pbs-kids-celebrates-halloween/1823779

SAG-AFTRA Foundation

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a nonprofit that runs Storyline Online, a children’s literacy program in which well-known actors read children’s books aloud with illustrations. Its digital library holds more than 100 read-aloud videos.

On-Demand Resources

Storyline Online Halloween Read-Alouds

Type: Video read-alouds

Duration: Most videos run 5.5 to 13 minutes

Actors read illustrated Halloween and monster picture books aloud: Halloween Hustle, I Need My Monster, How I Met My Monster, Hey, That’s MY Monster!, I’m Not Scared, YOU’RE Scared!, Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies!, and Room on the Broom. A free app is also available.

Access: https://storylineonline.net

Tinkercast

Tinkercast is a children’s media company whose team makes podcasts, books, live events, videos, and educational content for kids, families, and teachers. Its Wow in the World podcast was co-created by Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas.

On-Demand Resources

Wow in the World Halloween Podcast Episodes

Type: Podcast episodes

A kids’ science podcast for ages 5–12 with spooky-season episodes, including Summerville Lights: A Scientific Ghost Story, Ah, BATS!, and Invasion of the Zombie Ants, plus the five-episode Creepy Crawly Week from the WeWow podcast. The episodes are free, and membership activities on the same page are paid.

Access: https://tinkercast.com/events/halloween-podcasts-and-activities-for-elementary-students/

National Film Board of Canada

The National Film Board of Canada is Canada’s public film producer, creating documentaries and animated films for more than 85 years. Its work spans every region of Canada and reaches audiences of all ages.

On-Demand Resources

NFB Halloween Movies Channel

Type: Film collection

A streaming collection of NFB films, including Halloween According to Old Weird Harold, an animated children’s story about Halloween in rural Ontario, and a Halloween episode of the animated series Wapos Bay. Some films in the collection are for older viewers, so preview titles before choosing.

Access: https://www.nfb.ca/channels/halloween-movies/

Storynory

Storynory is a UK-based website of free audio stories for children, published by Storynory Ltd. It has released an audio story every week since November 2005.

On-Demand Resources

Storynory Halloween Stories

Type: Audio stories

Free audio stories read aloud, including Jack and the Jack-o-Lantern, Witches Fly Song for Halloween, The Strangest Flight, and Double, double toil and trouble. Some stories, such as Pliny’s Ghost Story and The Raven, skew older, so preview them before sharing with younger listeners.

Access: https://www.storynory.com/category/seasons/halloween-stories/

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.

October is ADHD Awareness Month

October 2026

ADHD Awareness Month is held each October to build understanding of ADHD and connect people with community, practical strategies, and lived-experience voices.

ADDA, ADDitude Magazine, ADHD Australia, ADHD UK, CHADD, PBS and WGVU Public Media, and Portland Metro CHADD are offering free live webinars, peer support groups, and a global online conference, along with on-demand talks, podcasts, videos, and recorded conference sessions.

ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association)

The Attention Deficit Disorder Association raises awareness of how ADHD shapes adults’ daily lives and offers community support, resources, and expert-led programs.

On-Demand Resources

TADD Talks

Type: Short recorded talks

Duration: 9 minutes each, with new talks shared throughout October

ADDA’s ADHD-friendly take on TED talks, with brief, practical conversations on topics that matter to adults with ADHD.

Access: https://add.org/taddtalks/

ADDitude Magazine

ADDitude is a publication that shares ADHD information and support for adults and families through articles, expert webinars, and podcast episodes.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Revealing the ADHD-Dysautonomia Link: Why POTS, MCAS, EDS, and Hypermobility Show Up So Often

Neuroscientist Amanda Miller, PhD, explores why ADHD so often appears alongside POTS, MCAS, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, and hypermobility. Registration is required.

Time: Tuesday, 10:00 AM PDT

Date(s): October 6, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Live webinar — https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1775481&tp_key=14d2b64b2a · https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-pots-gastroparesis-dysautonomia-eds-mcas/

Alex Partridge on Living and Loving with ADHD and RSD: A Live Conversation

Alex Partridge, founder of LADbible and UNILAD and host of the ADHD Chatter podcast, talks about living with ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria and shares ways to ride out strong emotional reactions. Registration is required.

Time: Tuesday, 10:00 AM PDT

Date(s): October 13, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Live conversation — https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/alex-partridge-ladbible-unilad-adhd-rsd/

Reading Body Language and Social Cues: A Primer for People with ADHD

Sharon Saline, PsyD, shares practical ideas for reading body language and social cues, interrupting less, and communicating with confidence. Registration is required.

Time: Thursday, 10:00 AM PDT

Date(s): October 22, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Live webinar — https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/body-language-social-cues-for-adhd-adults/

How ADHD Symptoms and Impairments Change with Age

Maggie Sibley, PhD, of the University of Washington School of Medicine, looks at how ADHD experiences change over a lifetime and what the research says about growing older with ADHD. Registration is required.

Time: Thursday, 10:00 AM PDT

Date(s): October 29, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Live webinar — https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-later-in-life-symptoms-research/

On-Demand Resources

ADDitude Expert Webinar and Podcast Replays

Type: Recorded webinars and podcast episodes, with slides

Duration: Varies by episode

A free library of past expert webinars and matching podcast episodes, including episodes on celebrating brain differences, supporting children through big emotions, and recognizing ADHD in women and older adults.

Access: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index/

The Lies We Were Told About ADHD: An ADHD Awareness Month Conversation with Jessica McCabe

Type: Recorded webinar and podcast episode (#626), with downloadable slides

Duration: Length not listed on the replay page

Jessica McCabe joins ADDitude for an Awareness Month conversation that takes apart common myths about ADHD. The replay is free; a paid attendance certificate is available separately.

Access: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-awareness-month-2026-jessica-mccabe/

ADHD Australia

ADHD Australia is a national organization that supports people living with ADHD through information, community, and advocacy.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Global ADHD Conference 2026: Australian Program

ADHD Australia’s eleven sessions, part of the Global ADHD Conference, cover ADHD and autism, early childhood, parenting, trauma, workplaces, and public policy. The sessions take place on Friday, October 2 in Australia, which is Thursday, October 1 in Pacific time. No registration is required.

Time: Thursday, 2:05 PM – 11:30 PM PDT, with sessions in blocks across this window

Date(s): Thursday, October 1, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Live stream on the ADHD Australia website — https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/global-adhd-conference-2026-2/ · https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/live-now-global-adhd-conference/

ADHD UK

ADHD UK is a charity that offers information, community, and advocacy for people with ADHD, and it organizes the annual Global ADHD Conference with partner organizations.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Global ADHD Conference 2026

The fifth annual conference runs for 24 hours as a follow-the-sun live stream, with 38 announced sessions from partner charities in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Attendance is free, donations are optional, recordings are free afterward, and continuing professional development certificates are offered.

Time: Continuous for 24 hours across time zones; session times are listed on the schedule page.

Date(s): Thursday, October 1 – Friday, October 2, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Online conference with live stream — https://globaladhd.com/global-conference-registration/ · https://globaladhd.com/global-conference-schedule/ · https://globaladhd.com/live/

On-Demand Resources

Global ADHD Conference Watch-Back: 2022

Type: Recorded conference talks (video)

Duration: 57 talks, about 23 hours in total, from under 2 minutes to just over 1 hour 7 minutes per talk

Talks on ADHD in schools, sport, medicine, and the workplace, plus personal stories and strategies. Free to watch.

Access: https://globaladhd.com/2022-global-conference-viewing-page/

Global ADHD Conference Watch-Back: 2023

Type: Recorded conference talks (video)

Duration: 34 talks, about 22 hours in total, from 20 minutes to just over 1 hour 4 minutes per talk

Talks on couples, parenting, workplaces, education, and ADHD across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Free to watch.

Access: https://globaladhd.com/2023-global-conference-viewing-page/

Global ADHD Conference Watch-Back: 2024

Type: Recorded conference talks (video)

Duration: 31 talks, about 24 hours in total, from 13 minutes to just over 1 hour 4 minutes per talk

Talks on nutrition, workplaces, school life, first steps after a new diagnosis, and the positives of ADHD. Free to watch.

Access: https://globaladhd.com/2024-global-conference-view-again-page/

Global ADHD Conference Watch-Back: 2025

Type: Recorded conference talks (video)

Duration: 23 talks, about 16 hours in total, from 12 minutes to 59 minutes per talk

Talks on emotional ups and downs, making CBT work, productivity, ADHD and autism together, and community. Free to watch.

Access: https://globaladhd.com/2025-global-conference-view-again-page/ · https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZk9aCptIiY-u2LHv-xGBv2nl4m5524ra

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

CHADD is a national nonprofit that provides education, advocacy, and support for children and adults with ADHD and their families, with a network of local chapters.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Getting Started with ADHD (Ari Tuckman, PsyD)

A webinar for people who are new to ADHD, with live chat and a question-and-answer period. The webinar is sponsor-supported, and the registration page lists no fee.

Time: Monday, 4:00 PM PDT

Date(s): October 19, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Webinar with live chat and Q&A — https://chadd.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F59497 · https://chadd.org/webinars/getting-started-with-adhd/

On-Demand Resources

All Things ADHD (CHADD Podcast)

Type: Podcast, available in English and Spanish

Duration: 22 to 64 minutes per episode

Conversations on topics such as fatherhood, employment, and advances in ADHD care for women. Free on Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.

Access: https://podcasts.chadd.org/

PBS and WGVU Public Media

WGVU Public Media is a West Michigan public broadcaster whose Family Health Matters series is distributed nationally on PBS.

On-Demand Resources

Demystifying ADHD (Family Health Matters, Season 24, Episode 6)

Type: Video, closed captioned

Duration: 29 minutes, 35 seconds

A public television episode that explores ADHD for families. It is free to stream on PBS without signing in.

Access: https://www.pbs.org/video/demystifying-adhd-7i7wnw/

Portland Metro CHADD

Portland Metro CHADD is the Portland-area chapter of CHADD, offering free peer support groups for adults with ADHD and for parents and caregivers.

Virtual Events & Meetings

ADHD Adults and Parents/Caregivers Peer Support Group

A free monthly Zoom peer support group for adults with ADHD and for parents and caregivers. Registration is required; CHADD membership is not.

Time: Tuesday. 6:00PM – 7:30pm PDT, recurring monthly, second Tuesday of each month.

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom peer support group — https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ph-VHGInQguFG4oFSVhP6g · https://www.chadd.net/event/38b42dc4-47cc-4a80-b40c-3d545a7ff2ba

Men with ADHD Peer Support Group

A free monthly Zoom peer support group for men with ADHD. Registration is required; CHADD membership is not.

Time: Thursday. 7:00PM – 8:30pm PDT, recurring monthly, third Thursday of each month.

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom peer support group — https://zoom.us/meeting/register/bgnGyoEzQVyhQcgqm3hZhw#/registration · https://www.chadd.net/event/9020cb9d-8fb8-423a-b7b0-6e49bde3f472

Women with ADHD Peer Support Group

A free monthly Zoom peer support group for women with ADHD. Registration is required; CHADD membership is not.

Time: Monday. 12:00PM – 1:00pm PDT, recurring monthly, third Monday of each month.

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom peer support group — https://zoom.us/meeting/register/txM8kxhHT8mryKeOAtIsPA#/registration · https://www.chadd.net/event/74987231-2f67-46dd-8621-a1379b46d465

General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Observance Directories & Awareness Hubs

ADHD Awareness Month Coalition — https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/ · The official hub from CHADD, ADDA, and the ADHD Coaches Organization, with the #ADHDAwareness hashtag.

ADHD Awareness Month Video Resources — https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/video-resources/ · Free videos from the National Resource Center on ADHD and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 2026

Event times are shown in Pacific time.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed each October, builds awareness of breast cancer, encourages early detection, and connects people affected by it with trusted information and community.

Surviving Breast Cancer, Susan G. Komen, Breast Cancer Now in the United Kingdom, and the Canadian Breast Cancer Network are offering live webinars, a video library, and recorded webinars and podcast episodes for people with breast cancer, their families, and caregivers.

Surviving Breast Cancer

SurvivingBreastCancer.org is a nonprofit based in Boston, Massachusetts, that offers support content designed to help people with breast cancer heal, strengthen, and thrive.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Newly Diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer? What to Ask Your Doctor & What to Know

This interactive session gives people newly diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer a supportive place to ask questions. Participants may bring questions or simply listen as panelists address concerns about treatment decisions and medical information.

Time: Wednesday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST

Date(s): Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/event-details/newly-diagnosed-with-metastatic-breast-cancer-what-to-ask-your-doctor-what-to-know

Triage Cancer: Make the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment

This free webinar from Triage Cancer prepares participants for Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period with tips for using the Plan Finder tool, strategies for comparing coverage options, and an overview of updates to Medicare for 2027. Free continuing education is available for professionals.

Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST

Date(s): Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Webinar — https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/event-details/triage-cancer-make-the-most-of-medicare-open-enrollment-2026-10-13-14-00

On-Demand Resources

SBC On Demand Content Library

Type: Video Library (900+ videos)

The library includes movement classes such as yoga, tai chi, and Pilates; meditation, guided hypnosis, and breathwork; expert-led webinars on radiation, chemotherapy, nutrition, screening, hormonal therapy, and surgery; a metastatic breast cancer webinar series; and Breast Cancer Conversations podcast episodes.

Access: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ondemand

Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breast cancer research, patient support, and community initiatives.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Episode 24: Special NBCAM Edition – Improving Care Through Discovery

This special National Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode revisits expert interviews on clinical studies that led to recent FDA approvals, explains what they mean for patients, and looks ahead to future breakthroughs. The free program streams live on YouTube.

Time: Thursday, 11:00 AM PST

Date(s): Thursday, October 15, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: YouTube — https://youtube.com/live/Mz84_FVkHp4?feature=share · https://www.komen.org/blog/breast-cancer-events/

On-Demand Resources

Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Episode 23: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Breast Cancer Research & Care

Type: Video

Komen Scholars Dr. Nancy Lin and Dr. Christina Curtis and metastatic breast cancer advocate Megan Hanvey discuss how artificial intelligence is used in clinical settings, future possibilities, current limitations, and patient perspectives.

Access: https://www.komen.org/blog/bcbt-ai-in-breast-cancer-care-and-research/

Breast Cancer Now (United Kingdom)

Breast Cancer Now is a United Kingdom charity that provides support, information, and research funding related to breast cancer.

On-Demand Resources

The Breast Cancer Now Podcast

Type: Podcast (seven seasons)

Host Laura Price, a writer and podcaster living with secondary breast cancer, leads open, supportive, and honest conversations with guests who have personal or professional experience of breast cancer. Episodes cover personal experiences, research, policy, information, and secondary breast cancer, with titles such as “Understanding a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis” and “Just diagnosed? Your breast cancer questions answered.”

Access: https://breastcancernow.org/about-us/podcasts

Canadian Breast Cancer Network

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network is Canada’s only patient-directed national breast cancer health charity, focused on patient education, advocacy, and information sharing.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Advancements in Care for Breast Cancer Screening

Dr. Kulkarni, Division Lead of Breast Imaging at the University of Toronto and President of the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging, discusses screening and surveillance guidelines for people at average, increased, and high risk, along with advances in screening technology and the use of artificial intelligence. The webinar is free.

Time: Thursday, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST

Date(s): Thursday, October 8, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kHokrn10TWaqoNUGn7mT1A · https://www.cbcn.ca/en/advancements-in-care-for-breast-cancer-screening

On-Demand Resources

CBCN Recorded Webinars

Type: Recorded Webinars (40+ recordings)

Free recordings cover metastatic treatments, surgery, genetics, nutrition, and managing side effects, with titles such as “Understanding CDK4/6 Inhibitors in Breast Cancer Treatment,” “Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer,” and “Getting and Staying Active After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis.”

Access: https://cbcn.ca/en/webinars

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 2026

Event times are shown in Pacific time.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed each October across the United States, centers survivors and builds shared understanding of how we can prevent abuse and support the people it affects.

Futures Without Violence, the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, PBS Hawaiʻi, the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, CBC News in Canada, and Women’s Aid in Ireland are offering free webinars, recorded presentations, a podcast episode, and a public television program for advocates, community members, and survivors.

Futures Without Violence

Futures Without Violence has spent nearly four decades building safer, healthier communities through programs on violence prevention, health access, and economic opportunity. It partners with schools, employers, health care providers, and advocates across the country.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Know Your Rights: Employment Rights for Survivors

This webinar looks at employment discrimination that survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking can face, and the specific protections available to them. It is designed for anti-violence professionals, workforce development staff, and educators.

Time: Wednesday, 2:00 PM PST

Date(s): Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://futureswithoutviolence.zoom.us/meeting/register/TDquM0mFQd2Mku5sf_ILsA · https://vawnet.org/events/know-your-rights-accessing-power-and-protections-employment-rights-survivors

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) supports domestic violence programs and advocates across Indiana through training, resources, and statewide advocacy.

Virtual Events & Meetings

The Role Grassroots Supports Can Play in Helping Survivors

Part of ICADV’s work on survivor-led support strategies, this free webinar recognizes the grassroots community responses that existed long before formal organizations and shares what advocates can learn from them.

Time: Thursday, 9:00 AM PST

Date(s): Thursday, October 8, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Webinar — https://icadvinc.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/132 · https://vawnet.org/events/role-grassroots-supports-can-play-helping-survivors

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) is a tribal nonprofit dedicated to ending violence against Native women, offering technical assistance, training, resources, and policy advocacy to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

On-Demand Resources

Domestic Violence and Disabilities

Type: Recorded Webinar

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

This presentation explores how women with disabilities face added risks of violence and abuse in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and how services can be accessible and welcoming for survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors.

Access:  https://www.niwrc.org/resources/webinars/domestic-violence-and-disabilities

Responding to Housing Insecurity/Homelessness Issues for Indigenous Elders who are Victims of Domestic Violence

Type: Recorded Webinar

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Presenters discuss elder homelessness in Native communities and how tribal housing authorities, homeless services, and aging programs can work together on culturally grounded, affordable housing for elders.

Access:  https://www.niwrc.org/resources/webinars/responding-housing-insecurityhomelessness-issues-indigenous-elders-who-are

Understanding the Dynamics and Tactics of Intimate Partner Violence through the Lens of Indigenous Survivors

Type: Recorded Webinar

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

This session helps advocates better support Indigenous survivors by examining the dynamics of intimate partner violence and showing how traditional and cultural practices strengthen advocacy.

Access:  https://www.niwrc.org/resources/webinars/understanding-dynamics-and-tactics-intimate-partner-violence-through-lens

PBS Hawaiʻi

PBS Hawaiʻi is Hawaiʻi’s public television station, producing local programs such as the series Insights.

On-Demand Resources

Insights on PBS Hawaiʻi: Domestic Violence (March 12, 2020)

Type: Video

Duration: 56 minutes, 45 seconds

This episode explores how common domestic violence is and how it can be prevented. It streams free on pbs.org and the PBS app without a login.

Access:  https://www.pbs.org/video/domestic-violence-tokm8t/

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (WSCADV) is a statewide coalition that supports advocates and programs working to end domestic and sexual violence in Washington.

Virtual Events & Meetings

DVAM 2026: Creating a Shared Vision of Well-Being

This interactive workshop explores ways to talk about domestic and sexual violence prevention that are accessible and community-focused, building shared language, community buy-in, and a clear picture of what is possible when communities come together.

Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST

Date(s): Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Webinar — https://wscadv.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/387 · https://wscadv.org/events/dvam-2026-creating-a-shared-vision-of-well-being-creating-buy-in-and-mobilization-around-prevention/

CBC News

CBC News is the news service of Canada’s public broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and produces the Front Burner podcast.

On-Demand Resources

The Reality of Intimate-Partner Violence in Rural Canada

Type: Podcast Episode

Duration: 24 minutes

This Front Burner episode looks at a coroner’s inquest in Renfrew County, Ontario, and what the case reveals about intimate partner violence in rural, remote, and northern communities, with advocates and experts discussing prevention.

Access:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reality-of-intimate-partner-violence-in-rural-canada/id1439621628?i=1000565752273

Women’s Aid (Ireland)

Women’s Aid is a registered charity in Ireland that brings national and international domestic violence experts and practitioners together through events and webinars to increase understanding of domestic abuse.

On-Demand Resources

Women’s Aid Recorded Webinar Library

Type: Recorded Webinars (9 recordings)

Duration: Approximately 1 hour each

Free recordings from 2020 to 2024 include report launches and webinars on topics such as domestic abuse and pregnancy and addressing domestic violence as a workplace issue.

Access:  https://www.womensaid.ie/get-informed/news-events/webinars/

General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

National Domestic Violence Hotline — https://www.thehotline.org · Available 24/7 by phone at 1-800-799-7233, by text (send START to 88788), and by live chat, with Spanish-language support.

Observance Directories & Awareness Hubs

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, DVAM 2026: With Survivors, Always — https://www.dvawareness.org/WithSurvivors · Campaign materials in English and Spanish, including flyers, talking points, and Zoom virtual backgrounds.

National Network to End Domestic Violence, #Every1KnowsSome1 — https://nnedv.org/latest_update/nnedv-marks-domestic-violence-awareness-month-2026-with-every1knowssome1-campaign/ · Purple Thursday on October 15 and a Day of Giving on October 22.

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down Syndrome Awareness Month, held each October, is a time when we celebrate people with Down syndrome and grow understanding, inclusion, and support together. The Canadian Down Syndrome Society, Children’s Down Syndrome Center, Down Syndrome Association of South Texas, Down Syndrome Australia, Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas, Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, Down’s Syndrome Association (UK), Down’s Syndrome Scotland, Global Down Syndrome Foundation, National Down Syndrome Congress, and National Down Syndrome Society are sharing live webinars, workshops, and support groups along with recorded webinars, podcasts, and a documentary.

Canadian Down Syndrome Society

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is the national source of expertise promoting the contributions of Canadians with Down syndrome, offering tools, initiatives, and networking for people with Down syndrome and those who support them. Canadian Down Syndrome Week runs October 25–31, 2026.

On-Demand Resources

Unified Voices

Type: Documentary

Duration: 45 minutes

A documentary about six families across Canada, directed by Moses Latigo Odida and premiered on June 1, 2026. It is free to watch on the film page, and a French version is available.

Access: https://www.unifiedvoices.ca/

Children’s Down Syndrome Center

The Children’s Down Syndrome Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provides medical care for people with Down syndrome. Its medical director, Kishore Vellody, MD, hosts the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania Podcast.

On-Demand Resources

Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania Podcast

Type: Podcast

Duration: 42 episodes available; episode lengths are not listed by the host

Kishore Vellody, MD, hosts conversations about health and everyday life with Down syndrome, with episodes on exercise, vaccinations, mental health, sleep apnea, and more.

Access: https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/down-syndrome-center-pa-podcast/

Down Syndrome Association of South Texas

The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas provides lifelong services and support to children and adults with Down syndrome and their families in South Texas. It offers programs, events, and resources for learning, social connection, and play.

On-Demand Resources

Texas Down Syndrome Chat

Type: Podcast

Duration: 32 episodes available; episode lengths are not listed by the host

A monthly podcast hosted by Magaly Diaz, the association’s Education Director, that shares information and resources for people with Down syndrome and their families.

Access: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-down-syndrome-chat/id1664223247

Down Syndrome Australia

Down Syndrome Australia and its state and territory associations provide support, information, and resources to people with Down syndrome and their families across the country. Its mission is to be the national voice for people with Down syndrome and their families.

On-Demand Resources

Free Webinars

Type: Recorded webinars

Duration: 34 recordings available; lengths vary

Free recorded webinars to watch at your own pace, with topics that include sleep, regression, communication, school transitions, and inclusion support funding.

Access: https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/resources/webinars/

Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas works to engage the Down syndrome community and to advocate, educate, and enable the fullest lives possible. It serves people with Down syndrome, their relatives, and the wider community in the Dallas metropolitan area.

On-Demand Resources

Past Seminar Recordings

Type: Recorded seminars

Duration: 4 video recordings; lengths are not listed by the host

Recordings from the Guild’s free educational seminar series, including sessions on research, Chaos to Calm, hearing challenges, and aging.

Access: https://www.downsyndromedallas.org/educational-seminars

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

Based in Burnaby, British Columbia, the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation supports people with Down syndrome and their families with specialized education and therapy services, information resources, and social connections. Its programs serve youth and adults with Down syndrome, along with parents, caregivers, and professionals.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Optimizing Mental Wellness in Students with Down Syndrome

A session of the 2026 Educator Webinar Series on supporting students with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, with a focus on grades 8–12. It is designed for classroom teachers, resource teachers, education assistants, and other school-based professionals, and costs $40 per session or $140 for the full series.

Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM PDT

Date(s): Thursday, October 8, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://DSRF.org/EducatorSeries · https://dsrf.org/events/2026-educator-webinar-series/

Top Communication Support Strategies by Stage (Kindergarten to Grade 7)

A session of the 2026 Educator Webinar Series with a focus on kindergarten through grade 7, for classroom teachers, resource teachers, education assistants, and other school-based professionals. The fee is $40 per session or $140 for the full series, and recordings are available to registered participants for 30 days.

Time: Tuesday, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM PDT

Date(s): Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://DSRF.org/EducatorSeries · https://dsrf.org/events/2026-educator-webinar-series/

Top Communication Support Strategies by Stage (Grades 8–12)

A session of the 2026 Educator Webinar Series with a focus on grades 8–12, for classroom teachers, resource teachers, education assistants, and other school-based professionals. The fee is $40 per session or $140 for the full series, and recordings are available to registered participants for 30 days.

Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM PDT

Date(s): Thursday, October 22, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://DSRF.org/EducatorSeries · https://dsrf.org/events/2026-educator-webinar-series/

On-Demand Resources

The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast

Type: Podcast

Duration: 118 episodes available; episode lengths are not listed by the host

A free podcast from the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, with new Season 12 episodes airing on October 14, 21, and 28.

Access: https://dsrf.org/resources/the-lowdown-podcast/

Down’s Syndrome Association (UK)

The Down’s Syndrome Association supports people with Down’s syndrome from birth to old age, along with their families and professionals, through its Information Centre, online support sessions, and training. It also runs WorkFit, an employment programme that helps people with Down’s syndrome find work.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Well-being Wednesday for Parent Carers

A free online session of guided meditation or gentle movement for parent carers.

Time: Wednesday, 2:30 AM – 3:00 AM PDT

Date(s): Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Online session — https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/training/well-being-wednesday-for-parent-carers/

Common Eye Conditions in Children and Eyecare

A free webinar with Professor Maggie Woodhouse for parents and family carers about common eye conditions in children and eyecare.

Time: Wednesday, 4:00 AM – 5:15 AM PDT

Date(s): Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Webinar — https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/training/common-eye-conditions-in-children-and-eyecare/

Regression Support Group

A free online support group for parents of people who have experienced rapid regression.

Time: Thursday, 2:30 AM – 3:45 AM PDT

Date(s): Thursday, October 15, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Online support group — https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/training/regression-support-group/

Early Reading Strategies to Support Speech and Language Development

A free online session for parents and professionals about early reading strategies that support speech and language development, for children aged about 3 to 4½. This is the last of three listed dates.

Time: Thursday, 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM PDT

Date(s): Thursday, October 15, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Online support group — https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/training/early-reading-strategies-to-support-speech-language-development/

DSA Pregnancy and Baby Support Group

A free online support meeting for expectant parents and parents of babies up to 18 months old.

Time: Tuesday, 5:30 AM PDT (the host does not list an end time)

Date(s): Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Online support meeting — https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/training/baby-and-pregnancy-support/

Online Support Group for Families of People with Down’s Syndrome Aged 40+

A free online support group for parents and siblings of people with Down’s syndrome who are aged 40 and over.

Time: Tuesday, 3:30 AM – 4:45 AM PDT

Date(s): Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Online support group — https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/training/support-group-for-families-of-people-with-downs-syndrome-aged-40/

On-Demand Resources

Free On-Demand Training Recordings

Type: Recorded webinars

Duration: 20 recordings available; lengths vary

Free recordings on topics such as the dual diagnosis of Down’s syndrome and autism, well-being for adolescents and adults, ageing and dementia, and sleep for children and teenagers. Viewing uses a free registration form.

Access: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/training/on-demand-recorded-training-sessions/

The Shifting Perspectives Podcast

Type: Podcast

Duration: 20 episodes available; episode lengths are not listed by the host

A free podcast from the Down’s Syndrome Association.

Access: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/the-shifting-perspectives-podcast/

Down’s Syndrome Scotland

Down’s Syndrome Scotland is a charity that supports families and people with Down’s syndrome to reach their full potential through its services, by influencing public policy, and by changing attitudes. It serves people with Down’s syndrome, their families and carers, and professionals in health, social care, and education.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Annual Health Checks Workshop for Parents and Carers

A free Zoom workshop for parents and carers about annual health checks. Booking closes one working day before the session.

Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Date(s): Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://dsscotland.org.uk/dss_events/grab-a-cuppa-and-zoom-in-with-us-for-an-annual-health-checks-workshop-for-parents-carers-2/

Global Down Syndrome Foundation

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education, and advocacy. It also works to correct misconceptions about people with Down syndrome.

Virtual Events & Meetings

The Latest Research & Medical Care: Promising Results from the First Down Syndrome Regression Disorder Clinical Trial and Upcoming Clinical Trial Opportunities

Joaquín Espinosa, PhD, shares promising results from the first clinical trial for Down syndrome regression disorder and the clinical trial opportunities coming next. The webinar is free for GLOBAL members and $10 for non-members.

Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM PDT

Date(s): Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Webinar — https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-webinars-registration/ · https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-webinars/

National Down Syndrome Congress

The National Down Syndrome Congress provides information, advocacy, and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome. It supports anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome, from diagnosis through adulthood.

On-Demand Resources

Ages & Stages Webinar Archive

Type: Recorded webinars

Duration: 17 recordings available; lengths vary

A free archive of Ages & Stages webinars from 2023 to 2026, including a September 2026 session on AI tools for inclusion and independence at school.

Access: https://ndsccenter.org/resources/webinars/english/webinar-series.html

National Down Syndrome Society

Founded in 1979, the National Down Syndrome Society works to create a world where individuals with Down syndrome thrive, through resources and support, research, advocacy and policy, and community engagement. It serves individuals with Down syndrome, their families, caregivers, and the public.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Skin, Hair, and Nail Conditions in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Jillian Rork, MD, leads this webinar about skin, hair, and nail conditions in people with Down syndrome. Registration is required, and NDSS describes its webinars as free.

Time: Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

Date(s): Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom webinar — https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T6Ek0EndRvqBGxvPSRpzmg#/registration · https://ndss.org/ndss-webinars

On-Demand Resources

NDSS Recorded Webinar Library

Type: Recorded webinars

Duration: 40 recordings available; lengths vary

Free recordings on advocacy, education, employment, health and wellness, caregiving, and research, including recent sessions on clinical trials for Down syndrome–associated Alzheimer’s disease, vaccines, and federal advocacy and policy updates.

Access: https://ndss.org/ndss-webinars

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.

LGBTQ+ History Month

October 2026

Event times are shown in Pacific time.

LGBTQ+ History Month, observed each October in the United States, celebrates the lives, achievements, and struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and strengthens understanding of their history.

Equality Forum, Family Equality, PBS, Egale Canada, and ILGA-Europe are offering free video biographies, live virtual peer support and webinars, documentaries, recorded webinars, and podcast episodes, and the LGBT National Help Center offers a free peer-support helpline, for community members, families, educators, and allies.

Equality Forum

Equality Forum is a national LGBTQ civil rights organization based in Philadelphia that created LGBT History Month and each year honors 31 icons, one for each day of October.

On-Demand Resources

31 Icons Biography Video Series

Type: Video Series (31 biographies)

Each October day brings a new short biography video honoring an LGBT icon, living or dead, selected for achievements in their field. Earlier videos remain available as the month goes on.

Access: https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/ · https://lgbthistorymonth.com/icon-selection

Family Equality

Family Equality is a national organization that supports LGBTQ+ people building and raising families, offering free virtual peer support spaces and webinars.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Financing Your Family-Building Journey

This free webinar from the Paths to Pregnancy series for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples addresses costs, working with cryobanks, and financial preparation, with presenters Eduardo Cervantes of California Cryobank and Brandon Clark, CPA, of Toler Financial Group.

Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST

Date(s): Thursday, October 15, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://familyequality.org/event/financing-your-family-building-journey/

Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Parents Meetup

This biweekly peer support space welcomes any parent or caregiver who identifies as transgender, non-binary, gender nonconforming, or anywhere on the genderqueer spectrum.

Time: Wednesday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST

Date(s): Wednesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trans-non-binary-and-gender-non-conforming-parents-meetup-5/2026-10-07/ · https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trans-non-binary-and-gender-non-conforming-parents-meetup-5/2026-10-21/

Trying to Conceive Peer Support Space

This biweekly, community-run peer support space is for LGBTQ+ individuals working to create children through fertility and conception.

Time: Wednesday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST

Date(s): Wednesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Zoom — https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trying-to-conceive-peer-support-space-14/2026-10-14/ · https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trying-to-conceive-peer-support-space-14/2026-10-28/

PBS

PBS is the United States’ public television service, and its member stations produce local and national programs on LGBTQ+ history and culture.

On-Demand Resources

The Pursuit

Type: Video

Duration: 56 minutes, 50 seconds

This WHYY special reflects on the fight for LGBT rights more than 50 years after protesters gathered in front of Independence Hall, examining both progress and ongoing challenges. It streams free on pbs.org and the PBS app, with closed captions.

Access: https://www.pbs.org/video/whyy-specials-pursuit/

Mustache Mondays

Type: Video

Duration: 53 minutes, 45 seconds

This Artbound film looks at a long-running LGBTQ night club event in Los Angeles that became a creative incubator for leading contemporary artists, and how such spaces shaped queer cultural identity in Southern California. It streams free, with closed captions.

Access: https://www.pbs.org/video/mustache-mondays-jhbyes/

Egale Canada

Egale Canada is a national organization that works to eliminate homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression through research, education, and legal advocacy for 2SLGBTQI people.

On-Demand Resources

Trans Inclusion in Sport: Evidence, Equity, and Policy Considerations

Type: Recorded Webinar

This free recorded webinar examines the evidence, equity questions, and policy considerations around trans inclusion in sport.

Access: https://egale.ca/awareness/trans-inclusion-in-sport-evidence-equity-and-policy-considerations-webinar-recording/

Understanding & Countering Misinformation, Disinformation, & Malinformation

Type: Recorded Webinar

This free recorded webinar helps participants understand and counter harmful misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.

Access: https://egale.ca/awareness/mdm-webinar/

Understanding and Supporting 2SLGBTQI Experiences with Dementia

Type: Recorded Webinar

This free recorded webinar explores the experiences of 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia and how to support them.

Access: https://egale.ca/awareness/2slgbtqi-dementia-webinar/

Bold Leadership in Uncertain Times: 2SLGBTQI Inclusion

Type: Podcast Episode

Mackenzie Kolton of Egale Canada discusses bold leadership for 2SLGBTQI inclusion in schools as equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts face mounting resistance, built on courage to act, purposeful vision, and accountability with humility.

Access: https://egale.ca/awareness/bold-leadership-in-uncertain-times-podcast/

ILGA-Europe

ILGA-Europe is a European organization advocating for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people.

On-Demand Resources

The Frontline Podcast

Type: Podcast (21 episodes)

Conversations with activists and experts on LGBTI activism, human rights, and social justice across Europe, with episodes such as “How Pride Became Democracy’s Front Line,” “Defending rights in hostile times,” and “Intersectionality in the LGBTI movement.”

Access: https://www.ilga-europe.org/category/podcast/

General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

LGBT National Help Center — https://lgbthotline.org/national-hotline/ · Free, confidential peer support by phone at 1-888-843-4564, Monday to Friday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST, with a youth talkline, a senior hotline, and online peer-support chat.

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.

NATIONAL ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH — April 2026 — FREE VIRTUAL RESOURCES

Virtual Events · On-Demand Learning · 24/7 Peer Support & Helplines

“Changing attitudes and saving lives — one conversation at a time.”

LIVE VIRTUAL EVENTS — APRIL 2026

NAADAC Free Webinar: Breaking the Cycle — Preventing Substance Use in Children & Youth Affected by Addiction

Join this interactive webinar exploring practical strategies for preventing opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders among children and youth affected by family and community addiction. Presented by the National Association for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and free to attend. Meets Wednesday, April 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT. Register at pathlms.com/naadac/events.

NAADAC Free Webinar: A Philosophy of Self-Care for Substance Use Providers

Self-care is foundational for anyone supporting recovery — personally or professionally. This 90-minute session explores evidence-based self-care practices to prevent burnout and sustain meaningful work in the addiction field. Free to attend. Meets Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT. Register at pathlms.com/naadac/events.

NAADAC Free Webinar: Building an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in an OTP Setting

Explore how treatment programs can expand their continuum of care in response to the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition — a timely and essential webinar for anyone navigating recovery services. Free to attend. Meets Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT. Register at pathlms.com/naadac/events.

NAADAC Free Webinar: Nourishing Recovery — Plant-Forward Nutrition & Faith-Informed Support

Recovery is most sustainable when the whole person is supported — body, mind, and spirit. This session explores how nutrition and faith-based approaches can strengthen long-term sobriety. Free to attend. Meets Thursday, April 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT. Register at pathlms.com/naadac/events.

Union County Free Community Webinar: Community Conversation — Promoting Alcohol Awareness and Prevention

In recognition of National Alcohol Awareness Month, Union County (NJ) Department of Human Services partners with New Hope Integrated Behavioral Healthcare and Prevention Links for a free public webinar covering alcohol misuse prevention for adults and adolescents. Speakers welcome live Q&A submissions. Open to all. Meets Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT. Register at ucnj.org/alcohol-awareness [VERIFY: confirm registration link is active].

NAADAC Free Webinar: Unseen, Unheard, Untreated — A Disconnected System’s Call for Connection

Countless individuals struggling with substance use remain invisible in fragmented care systems. This webinar examines why and offers evidence-based pathways toward equity and connection in treatment. Free to attend. Meets Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT. Register at pathlms.com/naadac/events.

NAADAC Free Webinar: Ethical Issues & Best Practices in SUD Treatment

This 90-minute webinar examines common ethical challenges for certified addiction counselors, clinical supervisors, and interns working with individuals in substance use disorder treatment. Free to attend. Meets Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT. Register at pathlms.com/naadac/events.

ON-DEMAND LEARNING & WEBINAR LIBRARY

NAADAC Free Webinar Library — 325+ Hours of On-Demand Recovery Education

Access more than 325 hours of archived, on-demand webinars covering alcohol use disorder, harm reduction, ethics, peer support, trauma, co-occurring disorders, and more — all completely free to watch at any time. Browse the full library at naadac.org/webinars. Presented by the National Association for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

PEER SUPPORT — 24/7 ONLINE MEETINGS

aaHomeGroup — 24/7 Online Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings via Zoom

An open, worldwide online A.A. meeting running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No registration required. Join via Zoom Meeting ID: 202 006 1935 · Passcode: 624101, or visit aahomegroup.org for the full schedule and dial-in numbers. Meetings run every hour, including 90-minute and 2-hour formats overnight. Free · Anonymous · Open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (OIAA) — Find a Meeting Right Now

The OIAA connects people to online A.A. groups worldwide, available in multiple languages. Search the live meeting directory or get immediate help at aa-intergroup.org. The ’12th Step Committee’ chat feature is also available for those who need immediate support. Free · Open to all. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

HELPLINES

CALL OR TEXT: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

SAMHSA National Helpline — Free · Confidential · 24/7 · English & Spanish

Free, confidential treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing alcohol use disorder or any substance use or mental health challenge. Connects callers to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community resources. Also available via text — send your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U). Visit samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline for more information. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

NIAAA — National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: niaaa.nih.gov — Research-based tools, guides, and the Alcohol Treatment Navigator to help find effective treatment options.

SAMHSA Alcohol Awareness Month Toolkit: samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/alcohol-awareness-month — Free, downloadable social media content, campaign resources, and evidence-based tools for Alcohol Awareness Month.

FindTreatment.gov: findtreatment.gov — SAMHSA’s confidential, anonymous treatment locator for alcohol use disorder, substance use disorders, and mental health services across the United States.

OIAA Online Meeting Directory: aa-intergroup.org/meetings — Find live online A.A. meetings happening right now, available in multiple languages.

ABOUT NAADAC — THE ASSOCIATION FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS

NAADAC — the Association for Addiction Professionals — is the nation’s leading membership organization for addiction counselors and professionals, representing more than 100,000 practitioners across 52 U.S. and 2 international affiliates. NAADAC’s mission is to lead, unify, and empower addiction-focused professionals to achieve excellence through education, advocacy, and ethical standards. Its free webinar series has trained more than 200,000 professionals across more than 325 hours of archived content.

DISCLAIMER:

Information is shared solely as a public courtesy. All services listed are free of charge unless otherwise noted. These resources are not a substitute for professional medical treatment, legal advice, or emergency services. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies, including thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For alcohol and substance use treatment referrals, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — available 24/7, free, and confidential.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Event times are shown in Pacific time.

National Bullying Prevention Month brings communities together each October to share messages of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to stand up for everyone’s right to feel safe. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, respectme, the Center for Safe Schools, the Center on PBIS, StopBullying.gov, the National Institute of Justice, the Council of Europe, KMOP and COFACE, Better Internet for Kids, Webwise, the Student Wellbeing Hub, World Radio Switzerland, South Carolina ETV, NPR, TED, and the To This Day Project are contributing a free online Unity Day, a live webinar, an online course, and on-demand videos, podcasts, courses, and recorded webinars.

Better Internet for Kids

Better Internet for Kids is a European Commission initiative that helps children, families, and educators build safer and more positive experiences online. Its #NotOnOurFeed campaign brings young people, families, and educators together against cyberbullying.

Virtual Events & Meetings

MOOC: Cyberbullying in a Rapidly Changing Digital World

A four-module online course for educators on preventing, identifying, reporting, and responding to cyberbullying, including new forms of harm linked to AI. Study is self-paced at about four hours per week, with quiz and peer-review deadlines.

Time: Self-paced, with four weekly modules opening on Mondays: October 12, October 19, October 26, and November 2.

Date(s): Monday, October 12 – Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Online course (MOOC) — Registration: https://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/courses/course-v1:BIK+Cyberbullying+2026/about

On-Demand Resources

#NotOnOurFeed Cyberbullying Campaign

Type: Campaign video, free webinar recordings, and toolkit

Duration: One campaign video

Practical tips for families and educators, youth creative work, and an online toolkit, all free and open for reference.

Access: https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/campaigns/notonourfeed

Center for Safe Schools

Center for Safe Schools is a Pennsylvania initiative of the Center for Schools and Communities, a division of Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. It supports schools, educators, parents, law enforcement, and community partners in building safe, positive school climates.

On-Demand Resources

Third Thursday Series: Bullying Prevention Recordings

Type: Recorded webinars

Duration: Five recorded webinars

Five recorded sessions for educators cover best practices in a three-tiered approach to bullying prevention, bullying prevention and social-emotional learning, bullying as a traumatic experience, a trauma-informed equity lens on youth mental health and bullying prevention, and support plans for students who are bullied and students who bully others.

Access: https://www.centerforsafeschools.org/third-thursday-series/

Center on PBIS

The Center on PBIS is a technical assistance center funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs. It helps schools build positive, safe, and respectful learning environments.

On-Demand Resources

Virtual Forum 2026: Bullying Prevention, Reporting, and Responding

Type: Recorded session (video)

Duration: 22 minutes, 25 seconds

Strategies and recommendations for preventing, reporting, and responding to bullying within the PBIS framework, with a related handout.

Access: https://www.pbis.org/video/virtual-form-2026—bullying-prevention-reporting-and-responding-strategies-and-recommendations-within-the-pbis-framework

Council of Europe

The Council of Europe is an international organization based in Strasbourg that works on human rights, democracy, and education across Europe. Its Education Department offers free online courses on digital citizenship.

On-Demand Resources

The Key to Recognising Cyberbullying

Type: Online self-learning course

Duration: 2 hours

A self-paced course on recognizing cyberbullying, designed for education professionals and open to the general public. Free registration is required.

Access: https://coe.int/en/web/education/-/-the-key-to-recognising-cyberbullying-a-2-hour-online-self-learning-course-now-available

KMOP and COFACE

KMOP is a Greek nonprofit social action and innovation organization, and COFACE Families Europe is a European network of family organizations. Together they developed the LINK e-learning course for parents and caregivers.

On-Demand Resources

Understanding Bullying: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Type: Online video course

Duration: Five videos, just under one hour in total

Theory and case studies for parents, caregivers, and relatives of children and teens involved in school bullying, available in English and Greek. Free registration is required.

Access: https://www.ica.ie/news/free-course-understanding-bullying-what-every-parent-needs-to-know/

National Institute of Justice

The National Institute of Justice is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. This recording was co-sponsored with the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention.

On-Demand Resources

Applying the Latest Research to Prevent Bullying: Empowering Schools to Change Behavior & Attitudes

Type: Recorded webinar

Duration: One recorded webinar

Researchers from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University at Buffalo share research on bullying prevention in schools, with a presentation PDF to download.

Access: https://nij.ojp.gov/media/video/24616

NPR

NPR is an independent, nonprofit media organization that works with a network of public radio member stations across the United States.

On-Demand Resources

The Call-In: Bullying

Type: Radio segment with transcript

Duration: One audio segment

An episode of NPR’s The Call-In devoted to bullying, with a transcript available to read alongside the audio.

Access: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/546497372

PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center

PACER Center’s National Bullying Prevention Center sponsors National Bullying Prevention Month and unites communities around the world to educate and raise awareness about bullying prevention. Its resources serve students, families, and educators, including students with disabilities.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Unity Day 2026

Wear and share orange on Unity Day to show that no one stands alone, and join the online conversation with #UnityEveryDay. Free social media images and a Unity Day Guide are available to download.

Time: All day, with no set start or end time.

Date(s): Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Social media — https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day/

On-Demand Resources

PACERTalks About Bullying

Type: Video series, three seasons

Duration: 81 short videos, about 1 to 11 minutes each, totaling about 5 hours and 54 minutes

Weekly staff interviews, tips, and student question-and-answer sessions about bullying prevention, including cyberbullying and inclusion.

Access: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/pacer-talks-about-bullying/

respectme

respectme is Scotland’s anti-bullying service, funded by the Scottish Government. It supports professionals who work with children and young people to prevent and respond to bullying.

Virtual Events & Meetings

Understanding & Responding to Bullying

A free 90-minute webinar for professionals working with children and young people. Registration is required.

Time: Monday, 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM PDT

Date(s): Monday, October 19, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Webinar — https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-responding-to-bullying-tickets-1981865931351

On-Demand Resources

Listen Up! Podcasts

Type: Podcast, three episodes

Duration: Three episodes

Young people talk about bullying and bullying behavior with respectme’s Service Director and with teaching professionals, as part of the Listen Up! (Respect our Rights) campaign co-designed by respectme’s Youth Action Group.

Access: https://www.respectme.org.uk/resources-podcasts/

South Carolina ETV

South Carolina ETV is the state’s public media network, sharing educational programs with the community and through PBS.

On-Demand Resources

Carolina Classrooms: Bullying and Suicide Prevention

Type: Video

Duration: 26 minutes, 46 seconds

A program focused on bullying and suicide prevention in schools. Please note that it discusses suicide.

Access: https://www.pbs.org/video/etv-learn-carolina-classrooms-bullying-and-suicide-prevention/

StopBullying.gov

StopBullying.gov is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website that brings together federal information on how children, families, and educators can prevent and respond to bullying.

On-Demand Resources

StopBullying.gov Videos

Type: Video collection

Duration: 15 short videos

Short videos on topics including cyberbullying, online gaming, and how educators can respond to bullying.

Access: https://www.stopbullying.gov/videos-social-media

Student Wellbeing Hub

The Student Wellbeing Hub is an Australian Government Department of Education initiative, delivered with Education Services Australia, that offers wellbeing resources for students, educators, and families.

On-Demand Resources

Stop Cyberbullying Before the Damage Is Done

Type: Video (TEDxTeen talk)

Duration: One talk

A TEDxTeen talk about stopping cyberbullying early, shared on the Student Wellbeing Hub.

Access: https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/resources/stop-cyberbullying-tedx/

TED

TED is a nonprofit media organization that shares ideas through short talks, free to watch online.

On-Demand Resources

The Price of Shame (Monica Lewinsky)

Type: TED Talk

Duration: 22 minutes, 16 seconds

Monica Lewinsky takes a hard look at online public shaming and asks for a different way. Please note that it includes mature themes and discusses suicide.

Access: https://www.ted.com/talks/monica_lewinsky_the_price_of_shame

To This Day Project

To This Day is a spoken-word poem about bullying by Canadian poet Shane Koyczan, brought to life as a collaborative animated video by a team of animators and artists.

On-Demand Resources

To This Day

Type: Video (animated spoken-word poem)

Duration: 12 minutes

Shane Koyczan’s spoken-word poem about the lasting impact of bullying, brought to life in a collaborative animated video that is free to watch at any time.

Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa1iS1MqUy4

Webwise

Webwise is Ireland’s online safety initiative, based at Dublin City University and supported by the Irish Department of Education and the European Union. It offers free classroom videos and lessons on cyberbullying and online safety.

On-Demand Resources

#SilentWitness Online Bullying Films

Type: Video series, one campaign video and three short films

Duration: Four videos

Developed with young people, the campaign video and the short films You’re a Meme, A Snapshot, and A Love Lost start conversations about online bullying and what each of us can do about it.

Access: https://www.webwise.ie/silentwitness/

Webwise Classroom Videos on Cyberbullying

Type: Video collection

Duration: Five short videos

Free classroom videos include What is Cyberbullying?, Vicky’s Party, The Match, UP2US, and a Safer Internet Day rap with an anti-bullying message. They explore exclusion, the feelings behind cyberbullying, and ways to cope.

Access: https://www.webwise.ie/teachers/classroom-videos/

World Radio Switzerland

World Radio Switzerland is an English-language radio station serving the Geneva region. Its weekly Kids in Mind feature helps parents understand how children and teenagers think, feel, and develop.

On-Demand Resources

Kids in Mind: Bullying Episodes

Type: Podcast, three episodes

Duration: Three episodes of 3 to 4 minutes each

A Geneva-based child psychologist and an anti-bullying program coordinator talk about what bullying is, how schools tackle it, and the role parents can play.

Access: https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/kids-in-mind/

General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Government Resources

Oregon Department of Education: Bullying and Harassment Prevention — https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/equity/ssp/pages/bullying-and-harassment-prevention.aspx · A guardian brochure in seven languages, the SafeOregon tipline, and cyberbullying resources.

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