As we greet the mid-way point of November today, many of us steel ourselves for what the end of the month brings, starting with Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Sure, Thanksgiving is a favorite for many, as family and friends gather with grateful hearts. And, too, the shoppers amongst us […]
As the program coordinator for Bell’s Community Hospital Integration Project Program (CHIPP) Assisted Living program, Jessica Putnam oversees three community living homes that each provide 24/7 care for three mental health service users. Jessica’s supervisor, Kris Stroup, nominated Jessica for the Ivan G. Hileman award because, she says, Jessica’s leadership skills became even more evident […]
She’s been through some hard times in her relatively young life, but Meggan Shearn has found a place to work through her challenges, find support, and help other people in the process. At Bell’s Oasis House clubhouse, Meggan is part of a network of people who are setting goals to improve their lives and working […]
Nominated for the support they provide to Bell service users who work at Brewvino as part of the Oasis House Transitional Employment Program, Brewvino at Grandview Golf Course received Bell’s 2021 Employer of the Year Award. Brewvino staff and leadership are recognized for integrating clubhouse members as part of their team, helping them to strengthen […]
Kelsey Hoke, Brandon Bromley, Amy Heim, and Adriana Pozos met for the first time when they joined Leadership York’s Leadership Training Program in 2020. While there were initially seven people in “Team D,” three members of the group were called away by other commitments, leaving these four to take on the task of choosing a […]
This week during Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, September 12 – 18, 2021, we shine a spotlight on all the caring, hard-working people who work in Bell’s residential programs! Their compassion and dedication is put into action Every. Day. to provide an environment of support and empowerment where people can improve their lives. A special […]
When we take that first step, our journey truly begins. Nate Reimold’s journey with Bell began in May 2019 when he started his internship. It has been a journey of growth and of learning that he will carry with him throughout his career in the mental health field. Nate, a Residential Caseworker with Bell’s Community […]
Coretta Scott King, an American author, said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” Witnessing 2553 pounds of non-perishable food arrive at Bell’s ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Program, was a beautiful visualization of how GREAT our community is. The Bags for Bell food drive, was a […]
“You were given this life, because you are strong enough to live it.” Unknown Monday’s Mental Health Moment is focused on one woman’s motivation, dedication, and courage to change. Cheyanne Skelton, a Health Choices Caseworker in Bell’s Supported Housing program, said, “I grew up being labeled with a mental health diagnosis, and therefore it pushed […]
Bell’s former executive director described Pauline Whitacre as the kindest, sweetest person he knew. She was a mental health consumer who volunteered daily at Bell for more than 20 years to help fellow consumers – long before the concept of peer support was in existence. She used her own vehicle and time to transport people […]