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 […]
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 […]
/fəˈlanTHrəpəst/ noun a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. Big thanks to these and other amazing philanthropists who build and strengthen our community, together. Your gifts to Bell on Friday, May 1, for Give Local York mean so very much. In 24 […]
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 […]
Working at Bell is more than a means to a paycheck. Our “work family” is caring and supportive, and dedicated to Empowering lives. Every. Day. no matter the type of work we do, especially during the current pandemic. Many of our individuals rely on social activities throughout the week to help them live more independently. […]
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 […]
The challenges of homelessness weigh heavily on families in “normal” circumstances. But with the current pandemic, the situation is even more challenging for the women and men and their children who don’t have a permanent residence. With many businesses closed, it’s harder to secure employment that can support their family and many landlords aren’t showing […]
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 […]
The idea of staying inside at home all the time somewhat defeats the purpose of community living programs designed to help individuals actively integrate into the communities where they live. In Bell’s intellectual disabilities residential services (IDRS) program, individuals rely on the day-to-day socialization of visits to the grocery store, library, or sheltered workshop, as […]