As we reach the end of this year, I want to take a moment to reflect together. While many of us are justified in arriving at this year’s finish line feeling weary, we must also celebrate the extraordinary work that human services providers across our...
My father decided he was going to be an F.B.I. agent at eight years old. And he became one. When I was eight years old, I often felt like an underdog. I was bullied, like so many kids, and that made growing up challenging. But when...
Conference time always brings a sense of excitement and anticipation for me—especially when the focus is on a topic I’m passionate about. So when I learned that this year’s National Council for Mental Wellbeing conference would be held in Philadelphia during Mental Health Awareness Month,...
The path to mental wellness isn’t a one-size-fits-all. While traditional talk therapy may work wonders for many, others find healing in more creative ways by utilizing arts forms like dance, painting, drama, and my personal favorite, music therapy....
While the person who serves as Staunton Farm Foundation’s executive director has changed, the mission and vision of our organization remain the same. I am excited about what the future holds for the Foundation and our partners in the ten southwestern Pennsylvania counties we serve....
I’d like to express a big thank you to the Staunton Farm Foundation Board of Directors (old and new), to Bethany Hemingway (Staunton Farm’s Senior Program Officer), and to you, our stakeholders, friends, colleagues, grantee partners, and the behavioral health community....
Election season can be a stressful time for everyone. The constant barrage of news, debates, and discussions can easily lead to anxiety and tension. Sure, you can limit your exposure to the 24/7 news and social media cycle – and that’s a good idea –...
She’s an Executive Director, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and has more than 15 years of experience in social service and community and individual mental health treatment. She’s a thought leader, a dedicated mentor, and an advocate. And she is this year’s Albert B. Craig...
“Where do I start?” It’s a question we’ve all asked countless times. We ask where to start on homework, on projects, on cleaning – everything begins with a first step. Why should our mental health be any different?...
As the Director of Youth Services, I've spent more than two decades working with youth in various capacities at JFCS. From the foster care and adoption department to traversing various roles providing therapeutic interventions, one thing has remained constant: the growing need for specialized teenage...