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 […]
Some people who are involved with Bell’s social rehabilitation programming also live in one of the agency’s mental health residential programs (CHIPP, CRAS, Supported Housing, etc.), but some do not. For people who live independently, regular participation in the New Beginnings and Sendero programs, and the socialization they receive through this interaction, is a big […]
An Adopt-a-Day donation covers one day’s operating costs at Bell Family Shelter, assuring a safe place to sleep, nutritious meals, and compassionate staff to help York County families experiencing homelessness tonight — a gesture of generosity that will lift up families to a better tomorrow. – – – For more information, or to schedule your Adopt-a-Day, […]
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 […]
The internet and news stations are flooded with updates on the coronavirus pandemic. Alongside the concerning reports, there are also stories of people all around the world who are showing up in heroic and everyday ways, helping one another and getting creative with ways to stay connected. Bell employees, too, are helping. While our day […]
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 […]