Bell Socialization

Celebrating Mental Health Recovery

averie — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:53:35 +0000

Heritage Valley FCU “Casual for a Cause”

averie — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:50:28 +0000

If you walked in to any of the three office locations of the Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union the last Friday of each month, you would notice employees were “dressed down” — their attire more casual than typical business wear. For the privilege of wearing jeans for the day, employees make a donation to local charity elected to be the recipient for that quarter. A select committee of HVFCU employees chooses four charities each year based on the charities’ mission and values.

“Because of the positive work and many lives you touch within our community,” wrote HFVCU Marekting Director Tara L. Kochansky, Bell was one of the organizations chosen for the credit union’s “Casual for a Cause” charities in 2012. “We hope this monetary contribution can help in some way as it is a reflection of the employees of Heritage Valley’s desire to help our community and aid those that are changing lives . . .”

Bell executive director Ike Hileman gratefully accepted the $900 donation from HVFCU President Tim Ames.

Mayor Presents Mental Health Month Proclamation

averie — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:17:16 +0000

Mayor C. Kim Bracey (third from front right) poses with Bell representatives Kris Stroup, Gilberto Pagan, Christina Lawyer, Janel Fox, Tony Schweitzer, Leo Lopez, Shawn Slothower, Natasha Sutherland, and Lori Leister.

The honorable C. Kim Bracey, Mayor of York City, met with representatives of Bell’s mental health services department on Friday, May 11 at 11:30 in her office to read a proclamation for Mental Health Month.

Among other items, the proclamation calls for citizens, agencies, institutions, businesses and schools of York to recommit to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health and the need for accessibility to services for residents.

Thank you, Mayor Bracey!

Sendero Program Presents Awards

averie — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:20:31 +0000

Bell’s Sendero program recently recognized four service users for their continuing good attendance in the program.

Sendero caseworker Leo Lopez (right) challenged the top two attendees on his service load; Gilberto Pagan placed first of the two.

Sendero caseworker Lourdes Gonzalez (right) challended the top two attendees on her service load; Juan Almonte pulled ahead.

Top four: Gilberto Pagan, Sylvia Vazquez, Felicita Felix, and Juan Almonte

Job Training in Action

averie — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:10:35 +0000

When Travis Ilgenfritz puts on a necktie, he means business.

Travis, along with Jennifer Cruz-Beato and John Thomas III, donned fresh, clean business attire recently for a chance to hone the skills they’ve been learning as participants in Bell’s Vocational Rehabilitation program.

Looking for potential employment opportunities, they attended the 16th annual York County Cooperative Job Fair Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m., at the York Learning Center on East Seventh Avenue in York.

All three enjoyed the experience of being able to speak with actual company representatives to find out what qualities employers look for in employees. Each participant was able to find at least one place where they wanted to apply and with the assistance of vocational caseworkers Melissa Fair and Mallory Ford, Travis, Jennifer and John each turned in applications at the event.

Ready for Hire: John Thomas III, Jennifer Cruz-Beato, Travis Ilgenfritz

“Overall, it was a good experience for them to get out and practice their social skills and see what job opportunities are available in our local area,” said Fair. “It was also a good opportunity for them to explore the idea of schooling,” she said.

Mental Health Month Art Show +

averie — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:43:16 +0000

Our annual art show celebrating Mental Health Month will be on display this year from May 17 to May 31 at the York Galleries in Wolf Hall at York Colelge of Pennsylvania. Open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 4pm and on Sunday May 20 from 1 to 4pm, the exhibit features works by residents of York and Adams counties who are living with mental illness.

The art show opening reception is scheduled for 5pm Thursday, May 17 in the lobby, followed by a candlelight vigil at 6pm, organized by Community Support Program (CSP) in the galleries.

An awards ceremony recognizing artists chosen by the panel of judges, will occur on Friday, May 19 in the gallery at 11 am.

York College Galleries |Wolf Hall, York College of Pennsylvania |439 Country Club Road
York, PA 17405-7199

See the show’s accompanying “A Work in Progress.”

The art show and vigil are a cooperative effort between Bell, CSP, Adams/Hanover Counseling Services, Mental Health America of York & Adams Counties, NAMI York, and York College of Pennsylvania.