a notice from York County: A multi-agency plan providing quarantine space in York County for people who cannot self-isolate has been deployed in response to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This alternative sheltering option exists for homeless individuals, those living in congregate housing and others who have been determined by their healthcare provider or case manager […]
Bell friend, and mental health advocate, Bernie Hartlove shared some helpful ideas passed on from a psychologist that may help during a time of required isolation: Stick to a routine. Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, write a schedule that is varied and includes time for work as well as self-care. […]
International Pillow Fight Day is this Saturday, April 4. All around the world – in cities like Barcelona, New York, London, Rotterdam, Los Angeles AND YORK, PA – people were looking forward to participating. Until the coronavirus pandemic put the kybosh on public gatherings. Bell Socialization Services scheduled their 5th annual Bell’s Big Bed Race […]
UPDATE: Bell’s Big Bed Race has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 20! Click here for details. Keep your fingers and toes crossed that by the time summer arrives, we will once again be able to gather together for large public events because the 5th annual Bell’s Big Bed Race (originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4) has […]
As of Friday, March 20, Bell’s mental health and intellectual disability department residential services are operating, as are the emergency (Bell Family Shelter) and transitional shelter services programs. Next Door offices are also closed, but some appointments can be scheduled by phone (717-356-2957, ext. 416). All of Bell’s day and evening programming is temporarily suspended. All […]
Bell Socialization Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of Leigh Ann Wilson of MANTEC, and Annette Hose of Fulton Financial Advisors to Bell’s Board of Directors in late 2019. Seeking a fresh perspective and opportunities to use her passion and “stretch my knowledge and connections in the community,” Wilson chose Bell because it […]
At this time Bell programs and office are operating as usual as we continue to monitor public health authority recommendations. The following item issued by York County contains important local information and links. Published on: 3/3/2020 York County is working with health agencies, schools and local governments to handle a potential COVID-19 outbreak. There […]
Well, the waiting is over, and the news is great! On March 2, we learned that The Higher Standard Project has been awarded a full three-year accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF), known as CARF International. CARF is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services facilities with an […]
Months of preparation, one and a half days of on-site interviewing and site visits, 877 required standards. And after the reading of the preliminary findings report by surveyor Don Rowe, The Higher Standard Project (THSP) team must hold its collective breath for five to six weeks before hearing back from CARF International. Founded in 1966 […]
The shopping, the crowds, the traffic, the cooking, the family gatherings and work parties, school recitals and church events. Whoa! Pull the reins on the team, Santa. I’m crying “uncle.” Sound familiar? When you start to think more about getting through the holidays rather than enjoying them, consider these tips for reconnecting to the season: […]