Mental Health

Bartholomew Funeral Home provides grief support to those suffering a loss

Bartholomew Funeral Home provides grief support to those suffering a loss When it comes to losing a loved one, professionals agree that everyone has a different way of mourning and there is no set timeline for grief. According to an article by Psychology Today titled “The Ways We Grieve,” grief can become so severe...

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Ribbon Cutting Event Held for Medication-Assisted Treatment Facility in La Porte

Ribbon Cutting Event Held for Medication-Assisted Treatment Facility in La Porte Porter-Starke Services, a not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center, opened a new Recovery Center location to offer medication-assisted treatment in April 2020, during Indiana’s stay-at-home orders. Six months later, a small, private ribbon...

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Caregiver self-care: Tips to help address your emotional health

Caregiver self-care: Tips to help address your emotional health Caregiving for a loved one can put a strain on even the most resilient people. Add in the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and it has the potential to feel challenging. This means that finding ways to thrive and continue to take care of your...

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Coming out of COVID-19: the emotional toll you might not expect

Coming out of COVID-19: the emotional toll you might not expect Living within stay-at-home orders during COVID-19 may have tested your mental and emotional well-being in a new way. There are many different ways to cope with COVID-19 and the impact it can take on one’s emotional health may vary. Recognizing...

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NorthShore Health Centers offers counseling to those feeling impact of COVID-19

NorthShore Health Centers offers counseling to those feeling impact of COVID-19 Everyone can tell a different story about how COVID-19 is impacting their lives. Many fell ill or know someone who did, others lost jobs and are struggling to pay their bills. Many more are simply feeling isolated and even depressed while they do...

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Social Distancing and Loneliness: Help Reap the Benefits of Mindfulness

Social Distancing and Loneliness: Help Reap the Benefits of Mindfulness As we navigate this unprecedented time as a country and across the globe, finding simple and effective ways to ease our minds may make a big difference. Maybe you know someone who takes five minutes each morning to meditate or finds time...

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Porter-Starke Services Receives $3 Million Grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Porter-Starke Services Receives $3 Million Grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Porter-Starke Services was recently awarded a $3 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAHMSA) to expand its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). The grant aims to increase access to...

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