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Q&A: Everything you need to know about NEC Connect

NEC Connect, a free transportation service for individuals in the criminal justice system, is celebrating three years and more than 11,000 rides covering 100,000 miles. We asked our Northeastern Center team members to tell us more about the program and how it makes a difference. Why does NEC Connect provide rides for people

Q&A: Everything you need to know about NEC Connectjosie2025-07-21T12:32:59-04:00

More than a Ride: NEC Connect supports 11,000-plus journeys toward a second chance for individuals in the criminal justice system

As program celebrates three years, Northeastern Center seeks additional funds to continue success AUBURN, Ind. – In its first three years of service, NEC Connect has provided 11,067 rides covering 103,800 miles to support the recovery of individuals in the criminal justice system. The free Northeastern Center transportation service, currently funded by a $398,464

More than a Ride: NEC Connect supports 11,000-plus journeys toward a second chance for individuals in the criminal justice systemjosie2025-07-28T15:54:10-04:00

3.1 Miles for Mental Health

Stomp Out the Stigma: 3.1 miles for mental health If someone told you that you could help individuals with mental health conditions regain their confidence and self-esteem by running or walking 3.1 miles, would you do it? If the answer is yes then consider participating in the 13th annual Stomp Out the Stigma 5K

3.1 Miles for Mental Healthjosie2025-07-18T11:05:14-04:00

Stakeholders needed for new County Change Teams aimed at transforming local substance use treatment

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Area stakeholders are needed to form new County Change Teams that will be focused on transforming local substance use care. Northeastern Center was recently selected to lead the effort through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Trauma-Informed, Recovery-Oriented System of Care Community Transformation Academy. Trauma-Informed, Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care, also known

Stakeholders needed for new County Change Teams aimed at transforming local substance use treatmentjosie2025-07-08T10:57:52-04:00

Men’s mental health – you don’t have to suffer alone

Men’s mental health – you don’t have to suffer alone June is men’s mental health month. Eugene Stover, MS, LMHC-A, intake therapist at Northeastern Center, helps break down why many men tend to delay getting help for mental health issues. Facing the facts Data shows up that men are less likely to seek

Men’s mental health – you don’t have to suffer alonejosie2025-06-16T09:50:31-04:00

Northeastern Center promotes and expands outpatient teams to better serve clients, community

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – In order to better meet the needs of clients and the communities it serves, Northeastern Center recently promoted five clinical leaders and added five new members to its outpatient teams. Two former outpatient office directors were promoted to newly created roles of clinical services director. These leaders will focus on clinical

Northeastern Center promotes and expands outpatient teams to better serve clients, communityjosie2025-06-09T11:43:52-04:00

Mental health: a lifelong journey and community effort

Mental health: A lifelong journey and community effort By Steve Howell, CEO, Northeastern Center Mental health – it’s a term you may hear or use often, but it can be difficult to define. That’s because mental health is fluid and dynamic. It includes our emotional well-being, social relationships and inner sense of self. It

Mental health: a lifelong journey and community effortjosie2025-05-28T11:02:56-04:00

Being Your Best Self – Self-Care for Mental Health

Being your best self – self-care for mental health Almost everyone is looking to improve their mental health and well-being. One of the main ways to support your mental and emotional health is easier than you might think – it’s self-care. Dottie Fuentes, chief clinical officer for Northeastern Center, offers some tips and

Being Your Best Self – Self-Care for Mental Healthjosie2025-05-19T09:03:36-04:00

Residential Services: providing homes and a helping hand

Northeastern Center Residential Services provides a safe and supportive environment for adults living with mental health conditions and substance use disorders who need additional support with day-to-day functioning. In each home, residents receive education and training on “activities of daily living,” also known as ADLs. This training includes tasks such as paying bills, making

Residential Services: providing homes and a helping handjosie2025-05-15T10:04:47-04:00

Stress – how can we manage it?

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

Stress – how can we manage it?josie2025-05-08T10:26:36-04:00