When community partners believe in Bell’s mission, incredible things happen. Each year, RL Livingston, Inc. generously supports Bell’s CHIPP Supported Living trip to the shore — giving individuals the opportunity to relax, refresh, and enjoy the healing power of the ocean. CHIPP Program Coordinator Cheyanne Lambert works tirelessly to make this trip possible through raffles […]
During Bell’s Annual Celebration, we were proud to present the Ivan G. Hileman Award to Rick Miller, Lead Drop-In Aide at our Liberty Drop-In Center, in recognition of his remarkable 27 years of service and dedication to fostering connection, compassion, and community. As Averie Clark, Director of Community Engagement, shared: “Rick is someone who believes […]
During our Annual Celebration, we were proud to present the 2025 Margo Atwood Award to Britta Schwab, whose work exemplifies innovation, compassion, and collaboration in support of mental health awareness and community connection. Britta has played a key role in developing the Handle with Care Project, a training initiative she created as part of her […]
During our Annual Celebration, we were proud to honor Jonathan Naugle with a Personal Achievement Award — a recognition that truly embodies courage, growth, and perseverance. Jonathan, who is part of the autistic community, is a cheerful guy who loves knock-knock jokes and helping others. As Victor Holler, former Program Coordinator of Always Include Me […]
Congratulations to Christine Myers for receiving a Personal Achievement Award. Christine is a shining example of growth, resilience, and recovery! When Christine entered Bell’s Launch Program, part of our Mental Health Services, in June 2024, she wasn’t sure she wanted help. But she accepted support when it was offered, and since then, her journey has […]
CHIPP Assisted Living, part of Bell’s Mental Health Services, is more than just a place to stay—it’s a home. The program includes two community houses where three clients in each home receive 24/7 support from compassionate assisted living counselors. From the moment you step inside, you can feel it: family isn’t just a word here, […]
The warmth of last week’s beach trip still lingers in our hearts. Staff and individuals from Bell’s CHIPP Supported Living Program recently returned from a three-day getaway to Rehoboth Beach, and the memories they made are nothing short of unforgettable. “This year, we were able to extend our trip by an extra day,” shared Cheyanne, […]
With gratitude, we thank Diane Krasner for her dedication and service. In 2020, Diane joined our Board of Directors, bringing with her a wealth of professional expertise and a heart full of compassion. Serving as Secretary of the Board, Chair of the Bylaws Committee, and an active member of our Giving Shelter Capital Campaign Committee, […]
Bell is proud to recognize and honor David Welber for his extraordinary legacy of service. After more than three decades of dedicated involvement on our Board of Directors, David is stepping away from his formal role, but his impact continues to resonate throughout our organization. David’s journey with Bell spans over 30 years of committed […]
Mia never imagined she would find herself here—at Bell Family Shelter, navigating the uncertainty of homelessness. “I’ve never been homeless in my life,” she shares. “I let my depression get the better of me, and I lost my job because I had to miss work to take my daughter to appointments. She’s on the spectrum. […]