The Horsham Clinic

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of profound significance in American history. On June 19th, 1865, enslaved Black Americans in Texas learned of their freedom, marking a pivotal moment towards equality and justice for all. Let's honor this day by reflecting on our journey, educating ourselves, and advocating for a future where freedom and equality are truly universal.

This morning, the Bucks Co. I.U. hosted an event for School Counselors of the Bucks County School Districts. The Horsham Clinic was one of several community providers who participated in the event to share their resources and services with attendees. The event was well attended, and participants were eager to learn about local resources and support services.

June is a time to celebrate love, diversity, and the incredible strength of the LGBTQ+ community. Let's honor the journey towards equality, uplift voices, and spread kindness.

Today, during community outreach, Melvin from Friends Hospital, and Deb from The Horsham Clinic, crossed paths at Children's Service Center (CSC) in Wilkes Barre, PA. Pictured with Melvin and Deb is Kathi L., the Director of Crisis Services at CSC.

This past Saturday, the Palisades School District hosted a run/walk for mental health awareness at Palisades High School. Deb, one of our Liaisons, was one of several community providers who shared resource information on various services that are available.

One of the highlights from the day was when Springfield Elementary school was presented with the Golden Shoe award for having the most students participating in the run/walk!

The remaining highlights of this week’s celebrations for ! Staff were treated to a Fiesta on Wednesday, an outdoor BBQ on Thursday and received staff appreciation gifts today. It was a fun, festive week to recognize and appreciate our staff for everything that they do!

Our own Lauren Centola attended the 2024 PAL Gala Awards on May 16. A terrific event that we are honored to attend. Learn more at https://phillypal.org/events/pal-awards-gala/.

The Waffle Cabin served up treats and smiles for our staff this afternoon/evening to help us say thank you to our much-appreciated staff!

We kicked off our with an on-campus visit from the Mister. Softee ice cream truck. Smiles were abound as staff enjoyed their yummy treats!

To help kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, The Horsham Clinic was a sponsor at the annual NAMI Montgomery County, PA Walk held at Temple University’s Ambler campus on May 4. Walkers and supporters enjoyed music, games, food and resources. Among the speakers was Kayla Wolf, from Abbey’s Bakery, who shared her story and the mission of the Bakery.

Today, our Adult Partial Hospitalization Program hosted a Lunch & Chat to meet the program’s Psychiatrist, Dr. Brijae Chavarria, and learn more about the program. Attendees were service providers from our community, and it provided them with an opportunity to ask questions about our treatment services/programming.

Pictured are our Adult PHP Program Coordinators, Shannon and Dr. Chavarria, and other members from our program staff.

On Saturday, The Bucks County Su***de Prevention Task Force held its 10th Annual walk. The walk was held at the Bucks County Community College Upper Bucks Campus to raise awareness and promote the importance of discussing mental health. We were proud to be a sponsor for this meaningful event. Colleagues, Melvin, from Friends Hospital, and Jon from Foundations Behavioral Health, are pictured with Deb from The Horsham Clinic.

Josh S., Counselor at Chester PHP, was also a recipient of our Service Excellence award earlier this month. Josh, we are lucky to have you, congratulations on your award!

Today, we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day! Our team does an amazing job of keeping the whole Horsham Clinic team moving. To show our appreciation, they each received a treat box filled with some yummy treats and a succulent they could customize.

We participated in the Willow Grove YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day! The event provided fun and learning opportunities for children and their families. The Horsham Clinic supports children and adolescents with our inpatient (ages four and older) and partial hospitalization programs (children in grades K-12).

To find out more about our programming visit our website, https://horshamclinic.com/.

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. Did you know that excessive alcohol use can have a myriad of effects on your brain and can negatively impact mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety?

The Horsham Clinic is a leader in treating individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health issues. Our Inpatient Dual Diagnosis program is designed to stabilize each patient’s psychiatric symptoms while providing detoxification, if necessary, and engaging them in the recovery process. Learn more about our services on our website, https://horshamclinic.com/programs-services/adults/inpatient-dual-diagnosis/.

Earlier this month, we presented our April Service Excellence awards to our recipients. The recipients received their recognition during our staff appreciation breakfast.

Winners were Felicia and Robert from Housekeeping, Laura from Therapy, and Juanita, Mental Health Technician!

April is . Managing our stress is key to maintaining both mental and physical health. Here are a few simple tips that can help decrease stress levels:

• Increase your physical activity. Take the stairs when you can, park a few spots further away from store, think of other ways you can increase your daily steps both at home and at work.
• Stay hydrated - water helps combat fatigue. Feeling sluggish can decrease your ability to manage stress.
• Take deep, calming breaths throughout the day.
• Carve out some time each week to do an activity that you enjoy.
• Be aware of when you’re feeling stressed and take a step back to prioritize your time/tasks.
• Make a commitment to yourself to take care of your overall well-being. You’ll be glad that you did!

On this delightful spring day, our Dietary Manager, Cody, Brian (one of our cooks), and our Directors/Managers treated our dedicated employees to a delicious breakfast feast! Made-to-order omelets, oatmeal pancakes, bacon, fresh fruit and donuts were some of the items to choose from. Alongside these treats, our Directors, Managers, CEO and CFO showered employees with smiles and appreciation for their hard work. What a wonderful way to start the day!

Hope invited a couple of her close friends for a road trip to Elysia, OH to view the total solar eclipse. Remember to wear your safety glasses when taking in the spectacle.

As we wrap up Social Work Month and enter Therapy and Counseling Month, we want to take this time to express our sincere gratitude to our dedicated Social Services, Therapy and Counseling teams. Our Social Workers, Therapists and Counselors are a hardworking bunch as they strive to improve the lives of our patients and ensure the right services and resources are in place for our patients and their family members to succeed in treatment. We honored our Social Workers, Therapists and Counselors with a catered luncheon to show our appreciation for their commitment to our patients.

Thank you to our Horsham Clinic Social Services, Therapy and Counseling teams, and thank you to all Social Workers, Therapists and Counselors out there! Your work makes a difference, and we appreciate you.

Just one week away! Hope is excited to see the solar eclipse coming our way on April 8. In the Philadelphia area, the moon will cover about 90% of the sun. Make sure to get your eclipse glasses to watch the event safely!

Yesterday, staff gathered to wish Stephen B. well as he begins his retirement. Stephen has been a member of The Horsham Clinic family for 22 years. He will be missed in our Dietary Department, and we’re grateful for his years of service.

Hope is visiting our recently updated Child and Adolescent waiting room. Our Admissions Department offers this age-appropriate space for children and adolescents who are here for the assessment and/or intake process. This separate area provides a calm area for patients and their family members.

If you have any questions regarding our assessment/intake process, our Admissions and Referral Center staff are available 24/7 at 1-800-237-4447.

Yesterday, The Horsham Clinic welcomed Brood Coffee Truck on campus for employee appreciation! Staff had a blast enjoying tasty pastries and delightful hot and iced coffee drinks!

The grounds of The Horsham Clinic come alive at this time of year! We wish one and all a very happy Spring!

To commemorate , we’re highlighting three women who were pioneers in the field of Mental Health.

Dr. Margaret Morgan Lawrence:
Dr. Lawrence blazed a trail for not only women, but for African-American women as well. At Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, she was 1 of 10 women at the university and the only African-American student. She began her career as a pediatrician and returned to school to become a psychiatrist. She served as the Chief of Psychiatry, for 21 years at Harlem Hospital for Infants and Children.

Dorothea Dix:
She was an activist for the profession of nursing and advocated for the care of the mentally ill. Ms. Dix also established facilities in several states for individuals seeking mental health treatment.

Anna Freud:
Ms. Freud was the daughter of Sigmund Freud and became an influential psychologist. She was a pioneer in child psychoanalysis and was an advocate for expanding mental health care for children.

Thank you to these women for their commitment to making lives better!

The Horsham Clinic was represented by our liaison, Steve, at a Resource Fair on March 9. The event was held at Bucks County Community College in Newtown. Representatives for addiction and mental health providers shared information for students and community members. The event was also attended by the one and only Bucks Co. NAMI Man!

The Horsham Clinic's Liaisons visit a wide array of referral partners throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Our Liaison, Steve, recently visited schools and agencies in Boyertown, Berks County.

Hope especially enjoys visiting Boyertown to reconnect with some of her bear friends that she's met on previous trips.