May is Mental Health Month
This month we are encouraging people to examine their worlds and become more aware of the many factors in our environments can affect our overall health. Look Around, Look Within – from your neighborhood to genetics, many factors come into play when it comes to your mental health. Securing housing and creating a comfortable living…
Read MoreHear What Parents are Saying About Parents as Teachers
Learn what parents are saying about Parents as Teachers Transitions’ Parents as Teachers (PAT) program serves young children from birth to age five and their parents. The goal of the program is to promote the healthy development of young children, prepare young children for academic success, increase parents’ knowledge of child development, and…
Read MoreLeft Behind/Moving Forward Support Group
The Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition (ACSPC) provides a monthly support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group meets the third Monday of the month at Transitions (4409 Maine Street) at 6 PM. There is no cost to attend. Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide is…
Read MoreThrivent Choice Dollars Can Be Directed to Transitions
If you are a Thrivent Choice member and you have Thrivent Choice Dollars, those dollars can be directed to Transitions. We are a Thrivent Choice charitable organization. You can help people in our area who need the mental health or rehabilitation services that Transitions provides by supporting our programs and services with your Choice Dollars.
Read More9-8-8 … An Important Number
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available! The federal government has established a three digit number that will connect you to a mental health professional. Just like 9-1-1 enables us to access law enforcement, the fire department, or emergency medical services, 9-8-8 is an easy to remember…
Read MoreEasy Access to Behavioral Health Services
If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting issues, or any other life problem, Transitions can help! We are accepting new clients AND we do not have a waiting list! Accessing our behavioral health services is easy – simply walk in to our 4409 Maine Street offices between 8…
Read MoreSupport Transitions Through LoveIsEssential.org
Emerald City Jewelers is once again sponsoring the LoveIsEssential giving program. Support Transitions by going on-line to loveisessential.org and purchasing a gift certificate for an in-store purchase at Emerald City Jewelers. Then, designate Transitions as the charity to benefit from your purchase! You can use the gift certificate to purchase a gift for a special someone…
Read MoreGun Locks Can Help Prevent the Tragedy of Suicide
The Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition (ACSPC) is partnering with the Quincy Police Department in urging gun owners to keep firearms secured (locked with a gun lock or stored in a gun safe) when not in use. More than 50% of all deaths by suicide involve the use of firearms. If firearms are secured, we…
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