Every week, Deb Wilson and her dog Stela walk the halls of Goshen Health, offering companionship and a welcoming comfort to patients across a variety of units and clinics. “We visit many units—oncology, cardiology, pediatrics—depending on where …
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The After Images Art Counseling Program at Center for Hospice Care provides ongoing, one-on-one bereavement counseling through a combination of visual art-making and talk therapy. The program was created nearly 30 years ago by licensed mental health …
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Outpatient behavioral and mental health services empower wellness, inspire hope and support compassionate care that meets patients where they are. Historic barriers like stigma, fear of judgment and limited access once kept people from seeking mental …
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Midwest Center for Youth & Families provides a highly structured environment for children navigating mental health challenges. Daily life blends rigorous therapy with essential childhood skills, led by a dedicated staff, to help children stabilize …
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Rise above bullying. Did you know? One of every five students reports being bullied during the school year. Bullying hurts everyone Bullying can take many forms including: It can be pervasive and occur: Statistics show: Reach out to a behavioral health …
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September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Unfortunately, our region continues to experience an increase in the number of individuals who need support and care. Social isolation, mental illness and difficult life transitions can play a role in the …
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The Franciscan Health Pet Therapy Program received a $13,000 boost thanks to a donation from the newly established Franciscan Health Foundation Circle of 1875. The Pet Therapy program, which is fueled entirely by volunteers, is nearly 10 years old and boasts …
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Regional Health Systems offers wide-ranging services, including Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), a program that focuses on behavioral health. “The AOT Program is a civil court-ordered commitment in Lake County, for individuals with serious mental …
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Allison Boudreau, known to her students as “Teacher Allie,” educates students in grades 10 through 12 at Midwest Center for Youth and Families in Northwest Indiana. As an educator at a residential treatment facility, she champions education alongside …
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