Research professor Brene’ Brown, PhD, LMSW, has spent two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy, and shares the stories of her interviews and data collection through lectures, books, and podcasts. Brown inspires us to accept that we’re all messy, loveable beings and encourages extending compassion to one another, and to ourselves. She says, “You’re […]
What’s for lunch on Thursday? Could be taco salad or a BLT. Could be turkey and mashed potatoes with stuffing on the side. Could be empanadillas and refried beans. And you can count on a sweet treat for dessert. Drink (iced tea, punch, maybe lemonade) optional. Before the onset of the Spring 2020 coronavirus outbreak, […]
Sometime this past Tuesday morning, cheerful messages mysteriously began appearing on the sidewalks outside some of Bell’s mental health program locations. As the day advanced, staff and residents were delighted to open the door and step outside to see yellow suns, rainbows, flowers, and balloons drawn with sidewalk chalk. As word spread from one residential […]
In this week leading up to Give Local York 2020, Bell is celebrating by hosting five movies relating to the services we provide: mental health, intellectual disability, and homelessness. By utilizing the Netflix Party app, we invite you to join us to watch the films together – but separately, in our own homes – enjoying […]
When a large part of a program’s mission and daily process is connecting in person with service users, an isolation/quarantine situation is far from ideal. Bell’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team is finding ways to adapt in order to continue their strong commitment to being there for the people they serve. April 8: Kris Stroup […]
It’s a challenge that may be familiar to a lot of you who are cooped up in the house these days: Boredom. When you’re used to getting out and connecting with people at work, school, and other activities, it can be challenging to wrap your head around other ways to be productive and/or occupied. Isolation […]
Bell’s Oasis House is a place where people living with mental illness can come to better their lives. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus, many of the members have not been able to see their friends or learn new skills. Thankfully, the Clubhouse staff has come up with fun ways for everyone to stay in touch […]
When Teri Johnescu accepted a position managing the disability inclusion program for GlaxoSmithKline in 2012, she did so with the idea that it would be an opportunity to do good and transform lives. It was, and one of the lives it transformed was hers. Passionate about her work, Teri hopes she can convince other local […]
Another day and another Outstanding Performance Award winner! Sheri Andrews of Bell’s Oasis House York was nominated by Oasis House Program Coordinator, Joanna Witmer. Joanna said, “Sheri is willing to work on anything with anyone and does it all with a smile. She supports her coworkers by filling in on job duties and keeping things […]