Children's Service Center

Preparing for the school year is no easy task, but the Wilkes-Barre Area football team and cheerleaders took time out of their busy practice schedules to help with our Back to School Supply Drive. They are pictured with donations for our young clients to start the new academic year off with a bang! Thanks to all who participated and to the organizer, CSC Mobile Therapist Jackie Rocha, who is the head coach of cheerleading at WBA. ✏️📕🖋🏈

We were off and running…and walking….and generally having a good time at yesterday’s 16th Annual Pauly Friedman 5K Family Walk/Run. The memorial event honors Pauly Friedman, a Board Member at Family Service Association of Northeastern PA, and supports her favorite program -- PA 211 NE/Helpline for information, referral and crisis support. From left, our fierce ones included: CSC’s Tami Thomas, Chris Loughney, and Shelly Loughney; Shelby Yeager; and CSC’s Tom Mitchell, and son, Graham. Congrats on a great race for such a special and worthy cause!

Lions, and tigers and GOATS, oh my! What a busy little Friday we are having...have a safe weekend, everyone!

Motivation comes in many forms at our amazing workplace. Today, it's all about the ICE CREAM! Thanks to Jitty Joe's Ice Cream, it's totally cool here on this hot and humid Friday!

Unable to reach us today? We are experiencing phone and internet problems (Wed., July 31) and are unable to receive calls. We are working diligently to restore access for our clients and the community. If you have an emergency, please dial 911. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Congratulations to our HOPE team (Helping to Overcome Psychosis Early) for their contributions to a research paper that was recently accepted for publication in the journal, Schizophrenia Research. HOPE Director Denise Namowicz is among the co-authors of “Suicidality among patients in a network of coordinated specialty care programs for first-episode psychosis.” This collaborative effort is part of the Early Psychosis Intervention Network, a nationwide research endeavor to improve clinical care and outcomes. The HOPE program supports 15- to 25-year-olds with early signs of psychosis or a first-episode psychosis to promote shared decision-making, recovery, resiliency, and achievement of aspirations. For information, call 570.825.6425

Bee Healthy with the Conyngham Primary Health Care Center! For appointments, call 570-301-0924.

Summer Safety and Avoiding Tobacco/Nicotine Timely tips for healthier families   July/August 2024 Primary Care for the Whole Family Whether it’s “back to school” exams for your kids or a “back to basics” adult health check that is long overdue,

Learning is fun! The participants of our leadership development series took a break from the classroom to engage in a campus-wide scavenger hunt. Focusing their efforts on teamwork, delegation, and problem solving, the participants utilized workshop content to achieve their objectives.

Every child deserves a loving family and a place to call home. We're planning a special autumn event to make adoption matches a reality for some very incredible young people. Save the date and watch for more updates. http://www.cscwv.org/csc/Services/adoption_overview.aspx

It's time to think "back to school" and schedule physical exams to ensure your family is ready to start fall activities in good health. We serve all ages with family medicine and internal medicine, and convenient, onsite lab and pharmacy services. Let us be your medical home for wellness and prevention, and to care for your when you are sick. For appointments, call 570.301.0924

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! Celebrate freedom and count your blessings!

Pride Month is a month dedicated to celebration and commemoration of le***an, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride.

Kenny Tong, Outpatient Therapist, along with the group he works with created this display board in honor of PRIDE Month, and it is currently in display on the first floor waiting room where clients check in.

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We could feel the good summer vibes last night when the CSC/RCC team hit the field with Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball to have a little fun with some local families. The adaptive baseball program is exclusively for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. The night was clearly a home run for all who participated!

Shout out to the HOPE Program (Helping Overcome Psychosis Early), which was featured on WBRE and WNEP TV commercials for Mental Health Awareness Month in collaboration with Carbon/Monroe/Pike Mental Health & Development Services. HOPE supports 15 to 30-year-olds who are experiencing first episode psychosis (hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thinking). Serving Luzerne/Wyoming, Carbon/Monroe and Wayne/Pike counties, the program focuses on each individual’s personal development and academic/employment success. For referrals, call 570-825-6425 ext. 7654.

It was great to celebrate community service with United Way of Wyoming Valley for the annual Day of Caring! We were fortunate to have close to 50 volunteers representing PNC, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Times Leader, P&G, TJ Maxx, InterMetro Industries Corp, Wilkes University and Benco Dental, who planted flowers, washed cars, and helped our youth with arts and crafts. WNEP-TV and FOX56 WOLF TV even stopped by to capture the day's activities. Thanks to all who participated and to United Way for continuing this amazing tradition for our community!

Coffee, anyone? Two of our own -- President Mike Hopkins and VP Summer Krochta -- will be guest baristas over the holiday weekend for PA Inclusive. Join them for a morning cup on Saturday, May 25 from 9-11 am at Coffee Inclusive/Bake Inclusive, 350 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston. We are thrilled to participate in these activities to support meaningful opportunities for all members of the community.

Our very own Summer Krochta, Vice President of Programs, joined the recent expert panel on WVIA’s Keystone Edition Health to discuss children's mental health services. Watch the segment moderated by Host Tonyehn Verkitus. Way to go, Summer!

Keystone Edition | Mental Health Care for Children | Season 2023 | WVIA Only about 20% of children receive care from a specialized mental health care provider.

We are excited to extend congratulations to our colleague and friend, Alice Romanelli, on two decades of excellent service to support our clients and families. Alice is "the voice of CSC" and known to many through her efforts as an operator and a member of the reception staff. Way to go, Alice!

Enjoy podcasts? We are now available to listen to on Spotify and watch on YouTube!

Join host & Organizational Trainer, Andrew Miller, as he sits down with some of the best professionals in the field to talk about Mental Health & Well-Being.

Please give a listen, subscribe to the channels and let us know if there is a topic you would love to hear more about!

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/

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Mindful Moods & Mental Grooves Podcast - YouTube A podcast dedicated to mental health and well-being. We will sit down with some of the best people in the field to talk about their specialties and educate ...

We are less than two weeks away from this exciting community event! Hosted by the John Malvizzi Foundation, the May 4 Mental Wellness Fair (2-8 pm, Millennium Circle, 92 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre) will feature our team along with NAMI Northeast Region PA, the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, Live to Laugh (laughter yoga), a comedy show, vendors, food trucks, music and more!

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Every child deserves a loving home, and foster care is an important component of helping facilitating successful adoption. We are pleased to join our partners in the Northeast Collaboration for this May 18 event. Agencies and interested families are encouraged to RSVP in advance, but walk-ins are welcome! CSC provides comprehensive adoption services and recognizes the unique and complex issues related to creating new families.

Join us and many other agencies as we support the Child Abuse Prevention Trunk or Treat on April 27 from 1-3 PM at the Luzerne County Children and Youth Services Parking Lot, 111 N. Pennsylvania Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre. Costumes are not required. There are no restrictions or criteria to attend. In addition to treats for the children, parents will receive information about safety, available services, and recognizing the signs of child abuse.

Our 162nd Anniversary Luncheon was a special day to honor Paul (Chip) Siegel and Jonathan Spohrer, Esq., as recipients of the Commitment to Children Award, and to honor Coterra Energy with the Community Partner Award. Thank you to our many collaborators who attended the celebration to show their support for children and families, including: AllOne Foundation, Wilkes University, United Way of Wyoming Valley, Luzerne County Head Start, Inc., Youngman, Rosenthal & Shaffer Wealth Management Group, King's College, Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre City Government, PNC, Wyoming Valley Children's Association (WVCA), Family Service Association of Northeastern PA, Sordoni Construction Services, Inc., Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co., Fidelity Bank, and Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers.

Keep your family healthy! Learn more at the Conyngham Primary Health Care Center.

Allergies, Self-Esteem & First Aid for Burns Timely tips for healthier families April 2024 Is It an Allergy? Allergies and asthma run in families, but they can appear in children with no prior family risk. Diagnosis follows an orderly process th

Interested in the connection between personal and professional development? Our Director of Employee Development, Jennifer Hogan Lutsey, will join the EMPOWER women’s leadership conference as a featured speaker on just that topic! More than 30 experts will showcase the abilities of women to create positive change in their communities and come together to support one another with wellness and business opportunities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Congrats to Jen for her role in this dynamic event to be held April 25 at the Kalahari Resorts in Mount Pocono.

Summer Krochta, Vice President of Programs, is a featured expert at the 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) this week in Seattle. She and FASD Specialist Dan Dubovsky, MSW, of Philadelphia, will co-present on their experience in implementing FASD assessment strategies in agencies providing behavioral health and substance use treatment. The conference has drawn hundreds of professionals around the world in health care, education, legal, policy, science, and research disciplines to advance knowledge and evidence-based practices that will improve daily function and health outcomes for those with FASD. We’re so proud of you, Summer!