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National Social Work Month

National Social Work Month

Social Work Breaks Barriers That Prevent People and Communities from Thriving National Social Work Month, observed throughout March, uplifts the social workers of our country, and celebrates their constant contributions to our society. These professionals use...
March is Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month

Did you know that some of the most influential people in mental health have been women? Melanie Klein, in the early 1900’s, pioneered “play-therapy” as a way to better understand the communication, intention, and neurosis of children. Mamie Phipps Clark, Ph.D., was...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

COMHAR supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to reach their fullest potential and live happy, productive lives. We provide customized programming that helps individuals maximize the skills they need to thrive at home or in their...
Joe’s Recovery Journey

Joe’s Recovery Journey

Joe has been a member of COMHAR’s Open Door Clubhouse, a recovery community that offers people with mental health challenges hope and a place to belong and connect with their peers. Joe had been depressed and suicidal and entered into a psychiatric hospital. Joe was...
Amarilis’ Recovery Journey

Amarilis’ Recovery Journey

Amarilis was filled with despair and depression, isolated, alone, and scared. At the request of her friends, she joined the COMHAR Open Door Clubhouse. At the Open Door Clubhouse she participated in a Healing Verse workshop and was featured on WHYY.  In her words,...