Wellness Wellness

According to Anthony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source, “These gifts are life transformational for our organization. Providing Mental Health for our members to move out of homelessness will have a major impact in our community, and the support from organizations such as Impact 100 and the Grand Harbor Community Outreach Foundation will be the foundation of our success in doing all that.”

It’s been slightly over two years since The Source launched mental health programs and services for their members who were suffering from significant issues and having nowhere to turn for help. After organizing and implementing a solid mental health component, under the leadership of Charlene Morris, LMHC, MCAP, Director of Mental Health, and Certified Addiction Professional, a three phase plan had been developed and successfully implemented. The plan dealt with varied components including business coaching for The Source employees, transitioning the new members into the Dining with Dignity Program, and providing full-service sessions for all members entering the building which began with a personal needs assessment and interview.

“As we have watched the success of our programs through the growth of our members, we assessed that the present mental health services showed a necessity to transition from our twice-a-week counseling services for individuals experiencing a crisis and start a new full-service program we have named “Dignity Wellness” shares Anthony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source. “With Charlene Morris at the helm of the transformation, and with the addition of two very generous donations from local foundations, the Dignity Wellness program will soon provide mental health and wellness services daily to meet the needs of Source members.”

Assembly Jobs for Members of The Source

For well over two years, The Source’s Dignity Job Opportunities Program has been offered to their members to gain employment experience and a dignified income. With the guidance of former Employment Specialist Jade Alexander, now the Director of Operations, The Source partnered with B.E. Princess, Inc. a private and corporate aviation supplier, who provides on board supplies and accessories to aviation companies around the Country. The partnership has allowed Source members to successfully assemble Sic Sac® Motion Sickness Bags and earn a dignified income while feeling productive and appreciated.

While evaluating the positive reactions from those who have availed themselves of this employment opportunity, The Source has now expanded the program for more members to earn an income by applying for new positions needed to be filled at The Source that includes laundry and pantry attendants, bus custodians, grounds keepers and maintenance assistants.

This program will allow Source members to earn a dignified income and reintegrate into society. There is documented evidence of the benefits to working and earning money beyond the financial benefits that we all know about. The skills learned on these jobs will make individuals more valuable to future employers.