Stress – how can we manage it? Stress – it’s impossible to avoid and affects millions of people daily. In fact, a survey conducted in 2021 reported that 53% of Americans report experiencing a large amount of stress. We asked Jeremy Lewis, M.S.ED., LMFT, Clinical Services Director for Northeastern Center, to give us some
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Later this year, residents of Northeastern Center’s Stepping Stone program will get a fresh start at life in a brand-new home. In a groundbreaking ceremony today, area leaders celebrated the start of construction on a new location for Stepping Stone, a transitional home for residents on the path toward independent living.
Four simple questions to help pinpoint alcohol abuse The arrival of the spring and summer seasons typically brings thoughts of sitting by a pool or lake with a cold drink in hand. For many people, however, the use of alcohol extends beyond recreation, and it negatively impacts their daily lives, relationships and careers. You
Get the facts about alcohol use Alcohol addiction, also referred to as alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder, is far more common than people may think. And, it can have devastating impacts. Alexis Shepherd, one of our mental health and addiction therapists, provided some important facts in honor of Alcohol Awareness Month. Indiana
Ask an addiction therapist: What you need to know about alcohol and substance abuse In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, we asked Alexis Shepherd, mental health and addiction therapist at Northeastern Center, to answer some questions about alcohol and substance abuse. Alcohol is a legal substance that a lot of people use, so how
Q&A: How peer support plays a key role in recovery You might call them a peer support coach, peer support specialist or maybe even Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP). But their title doesn’t matter as much as their purpose. To learn more about the role of peers in addiction and mental health recovery, we
Northeastern Center has hired a new leader to support its transition from Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), a new model of care that will significantly enhance local behavioral health services. Lindsay Senger, a U.S. Air Force veteran with 20 years of experience in healthcare administration, joined Northeastern
AUBURN, Ind. – Northeastern Center’s NEC Cares is celebrating one year of providing 24/7 services to the community. The crisis unit has not only improved access to emergency mental health care, but it has also generated an estimated $700,000 in local cost savings. NEC Cares, which launched 24/7 services on Feb. 24, 2024, is safe
Applications are now open for Northeastern Center’s 20th annual Jane George Scholarship, a $750 award available to students seeking a career in mental health. The scholarship is in memory of Jane George, who worked at Northeastern Center as a nurse case manager for more than seven years before passing away from cancer in October
Due to weather conditions, Northeastern Center offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 6). Clients with appointments before 10 a.m. have been sent a cancellation notice. Please call your local office to reschedule. All of Northeastern Center's 24/7 services will continue to operate as normal. For emergency mental health support, call