Mental Health

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

At Midwest Center for Youth and Families, nursing is about more than monitoring patient health – it’s about coaching, educating, and building the rapport necessary to contribute to long-term healing. For youths and adolescents with complex mental …

In celebration of Older Americans Month, CoAction is proud to announce its official designation as a Dementia Friendly Organization, the first in Lake County and Area 1 to receive this recognition through the Dementia Friendly Indiana Communities …

On the evening of May 23, Regional Care Group hosted its third annual Gala at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville. This year’s event, entitled “Golden Jubilee: Louisiana Street Style,” celebrated Regional Care Group’s 50 years of providing …

Mental health can’t wait. Break the silence…Ignite change. In America today, approximately one out of every five Americans is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately one in 25 adults is experiencing a serious mental illness that …