Welcome to Volume 7 of PEOPLE FIRST, COMHAR's Agency Newsletter. See our members take pride in their art work displayed and sold at the COMHAR Art Exhibition; celebrate our team members who received tenure awards; take a trip to Hershey Park with our Intellectual...
As a Mission Driven/People First Agency, COMHAR values the contributions of team members and honors those who have shown a loyalty to COMHAR by their long term commitment. Each quarter those who have achieved a milestone of 5, 10, 15, etc. years of service are...
Over 200 members and team members of the Intellectual Disabilties Division had the opportunity to enjoy a day at Hershey Park, riding the rides, going to the water park, eating ice cream, and just enjoying a sense of normalcy! Thanks to a grant from the Department of...
iIt is our pleasure to inform you that the COMHAR Board elected 2 new Directors at June's Board Meeting. On June 13th, Linda Adams, pictured above on the left, and Kyle Carter, pictured on the right, were elected to the Board of Directors. They will be joining...
Many thanks to all of those who supported the COMHAR Art Exhibition 2023!. We are truly grateful to our sponsors, donors, and those who purchased art pieces. Thank you for supporting our mission at COMHAR to improve the lives of those we serve with mental health,...
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place for COMHAR’s Outpatient Restoration Long Term Structure Residence (ORLTSR) on May 30, 2023, in Easton, PA. The ribbon cutting ceremony was the final phase of the opening of the ORLTSR that will soon begin to provide services for...
Action is essential in maintaining your mental health but when it comes to prioritizing wellness, it can be difficult to know where to begin. With that in mind, here are some easy ways you can take action on Mental Health Action Day, Thursday, May 18. It’s important...
In their quest for Innovative Solutions for a Growing Nationwide Mental Health Crisis, Our Body Politic, reached out to COMHAR since they were doing a podcast series on the mental health crisis. Our Body Politic’s weekly episodes feature in-depth conversations about...
This year, Mental Health Awareness Month will amplify the message, “More Than Enough.” According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, this campaign is a message for hope and inclusion. “All people, no matter where they are on their mental health journey, are...
VIRTUAL AUCTION IS UPDATED! Enter Auction Site COMHAR is pleased to invite you to join us at our Annual Art and Recovery Exhibition in recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month celebrating a week of painting, poetry, sculptures, and music. The exhibition will showcase...
Dr. Luis Bird Named Preceptor of the Year Over the last decade, Dr. Bird has supported Penn Nursing's Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students in his role as Medical Director of COMHAR. Here, students learn under Dr. Bird's pragmatic guidance how to apply...