By Steve Howell, CEO, Northeastern Center What if we redefine mental health? Or, put another way, what if we more clearly define what we mean when we have conversations about mental health? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which provides an ideal opportunity to face long-standing stigmas, typically the result of misunderstandings and stereotypes.

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Northeastern Center recently promoted two leaders and has hired a new intake therapist to its team of providers.   Jenni Hughes was promoted to director of nursing and will lead all nursing staff at Northeastern Center. A registered nurse, Hughes earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Governors University and has worked

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Staff Therapist Alexis Shepherd, a licensed mental health and addiction counselor who supports clients in some of Northeastern Center’s substance use disorder groups, shared some important reminders.   1. It’s important to talk about alcohol use, and substance use in general.   The month of April is recognized as Alcohol Awareness month. Raising awareness for Alcohol misuse along

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Northeastern Center has secured additional funding to continue providing free transportation via its NEC Connect program. A total of $300,000 will be awarded to the program thanks to a partnership with DeKalb County and the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), using Opioid Settlement Funds. NEC Connect, which launched

Ed Dobson, licensed clinical social worker and staff therapist at Northeastern Center, provided some helpful tips to make changes in your life last long-term.  Remember that progress is more important than perfection.  At the beginning of the year, it’s easy to get caught up in resolutions and goals, but often we go into them without a solid plan and give up quickly. It’s important to remember

Applications are now open for Northeastern Center’s 21st 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 of 2002.   To qualify for the award, students must be:   A college-bound high

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Northeastern Center recently added two new leaders and one new staff therapist to its team. Keeley Vaught was named manager of New Hope Clubhouse, a reintegrative service located in Kendallville and serving adults from DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben counties. A graduate of Butler University, she has a bachelor’s degree in psychology

We asked Northeastern Center Nurse Manager Jenni Hughes to answer some need-to-know questions about NEC’s new outpatient labs, including how convenient and beneficial they are for our clients!     Q: What types of lab services does Northeastern Center offer?  A: Our medical staff at our outpatient offices can collect blood, urine, and nasal swabs, which are sent

Dr. Theresa Greiner, Northeastern Center’s chief medical officer, is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in her field. She kindly answered some questions about her role, and the differences between psychiatrists and other mental healthcare professionals.   Q: Northeastern Center often uses the term “prescriber” to refer to its medical staff. Who are we referring to when we say prescriber?    A: When we say prescriber, we’re generally referring to anyone on our staff who can prescribe