Residents will have a fresh start in brand-new home for the holidays KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Residents of Northeastern Center’s Stepping Stone program will be moving into a brand-new home for the holidays. Thursday, state and local leaders celebrated the completion of the construction project, which began in May, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open

The most common causes of holiday stress – and how you can cope  By Shelley Lafferty, MSW, AASW, LCSW, Northeastern Center staff therapist. ‘Tis the season to feel stressed. Yes, you read that correctly. Nearly nine out of 10 U.S. adults say something causes them stress during the holiday season, according to a poll

New service improves compliance rates, care coordination and client experience KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Northeastern Center is now offering onsite lab services at all of its outpatient offices, making it easier for clients to access tests needed as part of their comprehensive behavioral health care. Partnering with Gravity Diagnostics, Northeastern Center now offers onsite lab collection

Northeastern Center’s Dan Sorrell works as a case facilitator for the Emergency Solutions team. But twice a month, you can find him serving in a different capacity: helping to run a veterans’ support group.   About the group Created by the DeKalb County Veterans’ Treatment Court, the group meets on the second and fourth Thursday

Located at 1752 Wesley Road in Auburn, Northeastern Center’s Community Health and Outreach Center houses our 24/7 crisis services, including Emergency Solutions, our Mobile Crisis Team and NEC Cares. These three programs ensure that anyone in crisis always has someone to call, someone to respond, and a safe place to go.    Emergency Solutions: Someone

Recently, Northeastern Center’s Zero Suicide Committee gathered donations from employees to create hygiene kits for clients in need. Keeley Vaught, New Hope Clubhouse manager, and Tammy Campbell, Risk Management nurse, put together some information on how hygiene impacts your mental health.    Ever wonder why you feel better after a shower? That’s because hygiene

Two new therapists added to serve clients in Angola and LaGrange KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Northeastern Center has welcomed a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to its executive leadership team. Julia Renno, CFO, is a healthcare executive with extensive clinical and administrative experience. Her professional background includes roles with both non-profit and

We asked Hannah Baughman, director of our Community Health and Outreach Center, who also happens to be a QPR trainer and leader of our Zero Suicide Committee, to explain QPR and the role it plays in suicide prevention.   What is QPR?   QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. It’s a straightforward approach that equips

Suicide Prevention: A Shared Responsibility  By Dottie Fuentes, Chief Clinical Officer, Northeastern Center    Suicide is a complex and heartbreaking issue that touches individuals, families, and entire communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Suicide is a significant cause of premature death because it is the second-leading cause of death among

Q&A: What’s a school navigator? And other answers to your back-to-school mental health questions   Thanks to community partnerships, Northeastern Center has school navigators who work with students in the DeKalb County Eastern, DeKalb County Central, and Garrett Kaiser Butler school districts. Rachel Glaser, one of those navigators, chatted with us before her school year