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Education & Prevention Services TrueNorth's Education & Prevention Services are proactive processes that empower individuals to meet the challenges of life events and transitions by creating and reinforcing conditions that promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles. Research-based prevention programs have been proven to help children, adults and communities identify and reduce risk factors and promote protective factors to achieve healthy behaviors. During this year's Adams ...

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A NEW ADDITION Amazing Kids Club in Hanover just received a new addition to the beautiful playground that was installed in Spring of 2020... a Pavilion!  Paid for with community donations left over from the playground, the pavilion is a much needed - and much loved - outdoor space for the children and staff.

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In a year+ of uncertainty, loss, fear, divisiveness, ups and downs, homeschooling, working from home, anxiety and so much more, we have all experienced mental health concerns in some manner.  Across the country, the need for mental health services have increased. But, due to various circumstances -- a fear of stigma, not enough support, waiting lists, etc -- people may not be getting the help they need.  Wanting to meet people where they are with what they need in the moment, ...

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Thank you for your interest in being a sponsor of our Artisan & Young Makers PopUp on May 1st! You can find full details about the day on the Facebook Event Page.This PopUp Market is a fundraising event for TrueNorth Wellness Services.  All vendor fees and other proceeds go directly to benefit our Adult and Children’s programs.It is a juried event, showcasing handmade art and wares. (no direct sales, MLM’s, or service providers, please) We are also accepting talented Young Makers, ages ...

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Thank you for your interest in being part of our Spring event!This PopUp Market is a fundraising event for TrueNorth Wellness Services.  All vendor fees and other proceeds go directly to benefit our Adult and Children's programs.This is a juried event, showcasing handmade art and wares. (no direct sales, MLM's, or service providers, please) We are also accepting talented Young Makers, ages 8-18. EVENT DETAILSArtisan & Young Makers PopUp at The Markets at HanoverSaturday, May 1st - ...

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Scott Kemper - Drug & Alcohol Outpatient Therapist2020 was difficult and stressful for all of us. Through all of the ups and downs, Scott has made sure he makes the rounds daily at the Elm Avenue office to say hi to co-workers and tell a silly joke to everyone he sees.  This simple act has provided everyone in the office with moments of laughter and smiles that brighten the day and reduce stress. Thank you, Scott, for spreading a ray of sunshine throughout the office!           Michael ...

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Fulton CountyOur McConnellsburg office staff enjoyed being involved in the Fulton County Community during 2020.  This past fall they took part in two events sponsored by Fulton County Family Partnership - a Walk for Recovery and a drive-in movie community recovery event {photo 1}.  They also illuminated the front of the McConnellsburg office building with purple lights for Recovery month; and handed out squishes to reduce stress at the Fulton County Medical Center “Vouchers, Vittles, and ...

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COVID-19 and the resulting shut-down and stay-at-home orders have been challenging for everyone... TrueNorth included!  As an essential, life-sustaining business that remained open during quarantine, our leaders and staff quickly found solutions to meet our consumer and employee needs while working within policies, procedures and health guidelines that changed nearly daily.Our team rose to the challenge and did stellar job!  Here's what we've been up to since March... All of our locations ...

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Written by: Erin Glenn, LSW, Director of Rural and Emergency ServicesIn this time of COVID-19 and social distancing people are hearing the term “telehealth” more and more.  Perhaps you have even already experienced telehealth for a visit with your primary care provider, or another health care provider.  It is understandable that during a time of increased fear and anxiety, a new way of accessing our care can seem overwhelming.  Telehealth is far from new though, and has been used with great ...

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It's graduation season and we've got some celebrating to do here at TrueNorth!  Take a quick minute to view these recent graduates... We are super proud of their hard work and accomplishment!Katelyn CrofuttCORE TherapistMasters in Clinical Mental Health CounselingKutztown University         Cayla HofmannBehavioral Health Technician at Amazing Kids Club Red LionMaster of Social Work (MSW)Millersville University     Lara MarckelRegistered Behavioral Technician/Behavioral Health Therapist in ...

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  Susan HokeHuman Resources, Payroll AdministratorI joined the TrueNorth team this past November as the Human Resources/Payroll Admin. Prior to coming here, I worked for 15 years at the Hanover BonTon , the last 7-8 years of which I was the Human Resource Manager. And, most recently, I served as Human Resources Clerical for the Target in Hanover.There are many aspects to my role at TrueNorth, but the task I perform that I feel staff would think is most important is assisting in making sure ...

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  THANK YOU to everyone who decorated and submitted their door for the 2019 Door Decorating Contest! We had a lot of really creative entries and it was very hard to choose winners.GREAT JOB EVERYONE!! Winners will receive a special trophy  (pics of winners with trophies will be posted soon!)BEST OVERALL DESIGN                 Liz Bowen, Heather Jones & Nikki MillerHanover Supportive Living 2 & 3                 AGENCY SPIRIT                 Korina FurrFFT Authorization ...

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Amazing Kids Club Family Liaison Supervisor, Stephanie Hann-Snyder, and her daughters decorated the annual Amazing Kids Club Christmas Tree at the Warehime-Myers Mansion on behalf of the AKC clients and families.  The clients made all the ornaments and decorations themselves. All AKC families and staff were given a free admission certificate to tour the facility and see our tree.     Chambersburg Supported Living clients and staff recently took a trip to Medieval Times restaurant at the ...

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Quick OverviewThe Peer Support Program helps individuals living with or experiencing psychiatric illness through a recovery process. The Certified Peer Specialists have lived experiences of their own, so they use their own recovery to help clients succeed in their mental health journey. The Certified Peer Specialists are able to build a personal relationship with the clients they see and open up on a level that other programs do not always get the chance to do.The Peer Support Department is ... Read more...

At the start of every year, the air is abuzz with ambitious goals of self-improvement. Sadly, achievement often flutters away within a few weeks and many well-intentioned folks are left feeling discouraged and like a failure for not living up to their lofty new outlook.  The desire for change and improvement is a good one! It is hard, though, to reach the new view if there isn’t a solid foundation to stand on. Without your feet strongly planted, the wind will inevitably blow good intentions ...

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Garrett Trout {our CEO}, Carol Connor {Director of PR & Development} and Piggy Bank {official TrueNorth coin holder} staffed our booth at the Adams County Community Foundation's Annual Giving Spree Fundraiser. They talked with community members about the services TrueNorth provides and supporters came out to donate to the work we do as an organization.         The McConnellsburg team  recently participated in the Fulton County Mental Health Association's Walk the Walk.  Darleen Shaw, ...

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Meet Our StaffMarkell Kunzelman - Prevention Specialist I’m a Prevention Specialist and have a Bachelors of Arts in Human Development and Family Science from Messiah College. I am also a Certified Family Life Educator (provisional) or CFLE-P. In addition to that certification, I have been taking classes to be able to apply to be a Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) in PA. My role is to run groups in York County public schools (primarily elementary and middle) to teach children ...

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By: Samantha Davis, M.S., LPC - School-Based Manager and Shrewsbury Outpatient ManagerAccording to the well known song by Andy Williams, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? It’s probably no surprise, when we consider all of the demands and stressors. For many people the Holiday season leads to increased feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness. If you find yourself or loved ones struggling with these symptoms, there are some healthy strategies for managing in order to ...

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  Angie Dougherty, Laura Bosley, Ruthie Stanley and Krista Hymes - all Residential staff - participated in a ReEntry Simulation coordinated by the York County ReEntry Coalition. The purpose was for providers to gain knowledge on the difficulties and barriers individuals recently released from the prison system sometimes face.                  SAP Therapist, Christine Stoken, recently attended the Mental Health Fair at SouthWestern High School.                 The Harrisburg office hosted ...

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