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STRIVE Toward Better Mental Health
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Toward Better Mental Health
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“Younger generations are more apt to accept, support, and encourage loved ones to get help (for mental health issues),” said Kim McDevitt, executive director of Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHALC). “That’s a culture shift,” added McDevitt, who noted that data shows people are being educated about mental health. “That is the only way we will reduce the stigma,” she concluded.
McDevitt noted that breaking through the stigma should result in a changed view of overall wellness. “We will be looking at mental health the same way we look at physical health because they’re intertwined,” she shared. “If you aren’t mentally well, you will not be physically well (and vice versa).”
Noting that variables associated with COVID-19 have propelled attitudes toward mental health forward, McDevitt pointed to specific areas where struggles have been clear, including with children and in workplaces.
“I think if there’s ever a time to address good mental health support in the workplace, it’s now,” noted McDevitt. “Supervisors need to understand that depression alters the person.” McDevitt added that while job expectations are necessary, flexibility is essential to help maintain employee mental wellness. “Someone who is struggling will be less productive, tardy, not meet deadlines, or be absent. The more (employees are supported) and connected to care, the more they want to give back, and the faster they will want to heal.”
According to McDevitt, data is also showing that parents of today’s children are likely to seek support for a child’s mental health needs. In addition, teachers and guidance counselors are available to children attending school. In Pennsylvania, young people age 14 and older may make their own mental health decisions. McDevitt noted that teenagers may contact MHALC directly to be connected to resources.
Because the northeast portion of the U.S. has higher access to care, the prevalence of mental illness is lower, according to McDevitt. However, it still takes most people who experience issues more than a decade to seek help. MHALC supports and resources, including an online screening program, are available. For additional information, readers may visit www.mhalancaster.org.
Family Support Group To Meet
The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, now supported by Landis Communities, will continue to meet on the fourth Sunday of every month. The next meeting will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23, via Zoom.
The guest speaker for January will be Jenna M. Syverson, a doctoral psychology intern at WellSpan Philhaven. Her presentation on “Innovations in Treatments for Persons With Mental Illness” will be followed by a time of sharing.
For information on joining the Zoom meeting or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, contact 717381-3599 or jalbright@ landis.org by noon on Friday, Jan. 21.
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Barnstormers Plan Donation Collection
The second annual Pack the Park will take place from Monday to Saturday, Jan. 24 to 29, at the Barnstormers’ stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The event’s goal is to fill skids throughout the entire stadium concourse level with donated items for people in need in the community.
Donations can be dropped off at the Two Dudes Box Office at the stadium anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays or between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday. Donors will be greeted by Cylo, the Lancaster Barnstormers mascot, and front office staff, who will help to unload donations.
All food items should be nonperishable, with no glass containers. Suggested donation items include condiments, salad dressings, sugar, rice, canned soup, hot and cold breakfast cereals, canned fruit, chicken or vegetable stock, canned gravy, coffee, powdered creamer, tissues, paper towels, baby wipes, diapers, feminine hygiene products, full- and travel-size toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand soap, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, shaving cream, hairbrushes, hand sanitizer, razors, and shaving cream.
All clothing items should be new. There is especially a need for T-shirts; thermal underwear; thermal socks; pants in both men’s and women’s sizes medium, large and extra-large; hand and foot warmers; and boots. Cleaning products, toilet paper, paper towels, pillows and blankets and sleeping bags are also in great demand. Additionally, cash donations will also be accepted via www.lancasterbarnstormers .com. A full list of items accepted for donation can also be found on this website.
Participating nonprofits include Tenfold, Peter’s Porch - Zion Lutheran Church, PA CareerLink, Community Food Bank of Mount Joy, Crispus Attucks Community Center, Solanco Food Bank, Northern Lancaster Hub, Lancaster County Food Hub and Power Packs Project. Any food bank not currently participating is welcome to contact Maureen Wheeler, director of community relations, to be added to the list.
Last year, this event helped more than 15 nonprofit food banks in the local area. The Barnstormers are committed to assisting causes throughout Lancaster County and beyond.
Women’s Garden Club Will Meet
The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster. The meeting will include “The Language of Flowers,” a presentation examining the meanings conveyed by various flowers and colors.
Guests are welcome to attend for a nominal fee. CDC guidelines will be followed.
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Capital Blue Cross Honored
Capital Blue Cross has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for the fourth consecutive year, placing 23rd among large companies. According to Capital Blue Cross president and CEO Todd Shamash, the designation is awarded based on employees’ evaluations of the company.
Most Capital Blue Cross employees began working remotely in March 2020 to best ensure their safety and well-being, while a small number of staff continued to work on-site to provide critical support services. As the COVID19 pandemic evolved, Capital Blue Cross did, too, reinventing the way its employees work. Many now have fulltime remote working status, while some have hybrid inoffice/at-home schedules, and a smaller number work full time on-site.
The Best Places to Work rankings were announced on Jan. 6 during a virtual awards ceremony. The annual Best Places to Work list honors 100 total employers, divided into small (15 to 99 employees), medium (100 to 249 employees) and large (250 or more employees) categories.
Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania is a public-private partnership founded by Team Pennsylvania Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the Pennsylvania State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management. To learn more about the survey, visit www.best placestoworkinpa.com.
Capital Blue Cross serves a 21-county region in central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley. Capital Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. For more information, visit www.cap bluecross.com.
Bailey Named As Integrity Award Winner
Ambassador Advisors recently announced that longtime team member and financial adviser Dan Bailey has been named as the recipient of the Integrity Award from the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants (NACFC).
The Integrity Award was established to recognize Christians whose actions and convictions have honored God in the process of promoting biblical investment stewardship. According to NACFC, recipients have demonstrated biblical integrity in their personal and professional lives and during good times and bad. They have contributed “selflessly and sacrificially to the illumination of God’s word on investment stewardship.”
Bailey joined Ambassador Advisors in 1992 and serves as an adviser to many local families and individuals. In 2015, Bailey earned his Christian Financial Consultant & Advisor (CFCA) designation through the NACFC. In 2017, he earned his Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) designation through Kingdom Advisors. For more than 25 years, Bailey has educated clients in the area of biblically based money management.
Bailey was instrumental in inspiring Ambassador Advisors to fully convert the company’s investment philosophy to helping clients invest with biblical integrity. In doing so, he converted one-half trillion dollars to God-honoring investments. Also, he has served and guided the current board of the NACFC as the executive secretary.
The mission of NACFC, founded in 1997, is to “glorify God by impacting their world for Jesus Christ through teaching and practicing biblical stewardship.”
Ambassador Advisors is a financial planning and investment management firm located at 1755 Oregon Pike, Suite 100, Lancaster. Ambassador serves clients nationwide from locations in Pennsylvania, New York and Florida.
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