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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 psychology and sociology to solve social issues and improve individual lives – and it’s no easy feat! Social work can be emotionally draining, require long hours, and pay entirely too little, yet still, these superhumans strive every day to improve many people’s quality of life and advocate on their behalf. Take some time out this month to recognize social workers and the great things they do at COMHAR!

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 the first black woman to receive a doctorate in psychology from Columbia University and dedicated her life to offering psychological understanding and support of Americans of color, who were (and continue to be) disproportionately underserved by advances in mental health.
  • Marsha Linehan is the creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and a true pioneer in the field.

Let us take a moment to recognize their contributions and the contributions of all female COMHAR team members who make a difference in people’s lives every day and are creating history for the future!

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 communities.

COMHAR offers a complete spectrum of services and has been a trusted name for over 45 years via three programs:
• Community Participation Support (CPS) program
• Community-Living/Residential program
• Intermediate Care Facility (ICF).

Congratulations to COMHAR’s ID Director, Jeff Prince, and the ID team who received the Division of Intellectual disAbility Services One Time Only Funding. These funds will give our ID members the opportunity to connect with the community at Hershey Park!

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 feeling despair, isolated, lonely, and hopeless. Joe was referred to COMHAR’s Open Door Clubhouse where he discovered a supportive welcoming community of peers and staff and participated in the work-ordered day where he learned some new skills. Joe also received outpatient mental health services at COMHAR. Joe learned how to manage his depression and started taking his medications. Joe got a job in the sanitation field and found a place to live with a new partner. Joe felt inspired and renewed. In Joe’s own words, he shared, “I feel motivated to achieve my goals towards a better life! I hope to become a homeowner! COMHAR’s Open Door Clubhouse gave me HOPE!” With the help of COMHAR, Joe got his life back and is on his path to recovery.

At COMHAR, serving over 5,000 people each month, inspiring hope, building self-confidence, encouraging independence, and becoming integrated as part of a community are pillars of our service delivery model. No matter the person or level of need, COMHAR helps people THRIVE!

COMHAR’s Mission is “to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families, and communities to live healthier self-determined lives.”

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, “I’m blooming!! I’m rooted!! The COMHAR Open House Clubhouse gave me HOPE!” 

Amarilis is working now and is well on her way to recovery.