Dr. Bundukamara and her team of mental health professionals has created a scientifically proven method for overcoming some of life’s toughest challenges.

Our method helps people resolve conflicts, become empowered to take action, break through barriers, strengthen relationships, control emotions, overcome depression and overwhelm, and strengthen their mental stamina so that they may become less reliant on their therapist.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (PRWEB)
May 19, 2021

Psychiatric nurse practitioner, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, is changing the landscape for mental health care by launching her own proprietary mobile app and online course programs featuring a unique care model, The Mentally STRONG Method, as the foundation. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and June being PTSD Awareness Month, the launch of the Mentally STRONG online courses comes during a relevant time. Currently available for download on iOS and Android devices, the premium features of the mobile application are set to launch in June of 2021 which will include robust digital resources using The Mentally STRONG Method, a cognitive behavioral formula that can be used as a self-empowering program with the guidance of a professional.

“This is my passion. I truly believe we can all be Mentally STRONG and change the way we talk, educate and think about mental health,” said Dr. Bundukamara. “Our mobile app currently offers a community platform where people can enjoy free resources and connect with our online community right from their phone. Our June launch will feature added resources and serve as a virtual community where subscribers can go for help that will pair with our online courses, ‘Raising Mentally STRONG Kids’ and ‘STRONGer Together’. This will give people direct connections with professionals while providing a framework using The Mentally STRONG Method to help get control of mental wellness and become Mentally STRONG from the comfort of their home.”

With a rising increase in virtual wellness care, a vast majority of visits were for mental health reasons in the past year requiring a need for more virtual care solutions. With extensive experience treating mental health patients; including inpatient, outpatient, substance abuse and post trauma treatment throughout the lifespan, Dr. Bundukamara created The Mentally STRONG Method using a scientifically based Cognitive Behavioral Approach and Cognitive Restructuring Technique to help identify thoughts, feelings, actions, choices, and behaviors, and understand the impact they have on a person’s life. The Mentally STRONG Method helps people learn how to map their thoughts in relation to their story and past, resulting in a person having a more meaningful vision of themself.

“Our method helps people resolve conflicts, become empowered to take action, break through barriers, strengthen relationships, control emotions, overcome depression and overwhelm, and strengthen their mental stamina so that they may become less reliant on their therapist through strategic, formulated mental strengthening tactics,” said Dr. Bundukamara. To learn more, visit http://www.MentallyStrong.com.

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About Dr. Cristi Bundukamara

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Dr. B), a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, founded Mentally STRONG in 2018. She is the creator and developer of the cognitive restructuring technique called The Mentally STRONG Method. She is a published author of two books, “Mentally STRONG: Against All Odds We Choose” and “Choice Mapping Workbook”. Dr. B is a teacher, consultant, and public speaker for The Mentally STRONG Method. Dr. B’s Mentally STRONG Private Practice provides comprehensive mental health services and medication management across the lifespan using a medical model in conjunction with The Mentally STRONG Method.

She focuses on the importance of education and precepts Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Students at her private practice. Dr. B attended nursing school at Florida International University. During her time as an RN, she worked in various nursing positions including medical missions work in Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Romania. She continued at FIU and obtained a master’s in nursing as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She then attended Nova Southeastern University and obtained a Doctorate of Education. Dr. B is a member of the NEI Neuroscience Education Institute enrolled in Master Psychopharmacology.  Dr. B’s military career began as an Active Duty Combat Medic. Dr. B also received a JPME Joint Professional Military Education at the Air University. She currently serves as a Commander in the US Navy Reserves as a Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment provider.

Dr. B has extensive experience as an educator. She was Associate Senior Professor at Miami-Dade College School of Nursing. She developed courses for Foundations of Professional Nursing and Complementary and Alternative Medicine for the RN-BSN program. Dr. B also served as the educator at the Realm of Caring, consulting for the largest group of individuals using cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment option. She has been the guest speaker at the Autism One conference in 2016 and the Abilities Expo in Chicago, IL in 2015. She was a panelist at the Epilepsy Summit and the NYO Cannabinoids in Epilepsy conference. She also presented at the Movement Disorder Conference in Nice, France in 2019.

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“One in five Americans will be diagnosed with a mental disorder in their lifetime,” Kerry Unflat, CHRO at HealthcareSource, said. “With 63% of Americans in the workplace, we as HR leaders have a unique opportunity to create meaningful and lasting change for mental health and wellness.”

WOBURN, Mass. (PRWEB)
May 14, 2021

HealthcareSource©, the leading provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, is proud to announce it will host a live discussion for HR healthcare leaders about prioritizing mental health in the workplace in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Led by its CHRO Kerry Unflat, the session will cover how to build a culture of wellness in healthcare – something HealthcareSource has a heightened focus on for its own employees. Attendees will receive valuable resources, data and tactical plans that will help healthcare HR leaders foster a culture of wellness, transparency and inclusivity within their organizations.

“One in five Americans will be diagnosed with a mental disorder in their lifetime, and 71% of Americans have expressed or identified a symptom of mental unwellness,” Kerry Unflat, CHRO at HealthcareSource, said. “With 63% of Americans in the workplace, we as HR leaders have a unique opportunity to create meaningful and lasting change for mental health and wellness.”

To register to attend live or receive a recording, click here.

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  Host: HealthcareSource Chief Human Resources Officer Kerry Unflat
• What: A webinar to equip HR healthcare leaders with information and tools that emphasize the importance of employees’ well-being and the impact mental health has on business outcomes.
• When: Wednesday, May 19, 2:00 p.m. ET.
• Where: Register at: hcsnews.com/mentalhealth

About HealthcareSource

HealthcareSource® is the only comprehensive talent management suite designed specifically to support the healthcare talent ecosystem. Our software, services, content, and analytics enable more than 3,500 healthcare organizations, senior care providers, and staffing agencies, spanning over 6,000 locations, to ensure quality patient and client care by recruiting, retaining, and developing quality talent. HealthcareSource and its award-winning healthcare talent management solutions have been recognized by industry analysts and trade groups.

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We’ve all heard about increases in mental health concerns, substance and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and other issues. We see this day as an opportunity for our community to come together, have a good time, and find out about resources for any challenges they continue to face.

SYLACAUGA, Ala. (PRWEB)
May 12, 2021

AltaPointe Health is hosting a “Stepping Up for Mental Health” event on Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Bell Park in Sylacauga. The event offers fun activities for families and information about mental health services available through AltaPointe Health.

“The past year has been difficult for many families, with disruptions in school routines, separation from loved ones, interruptions in church and community activities, job losses, or maybe just anxiety about the pandemic,” said Brandy Richardson, Associate Clinical Director for AltaPointe Health’s Sylacauga Region. “We’ve all heard about increases in mental health concerns, substance and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and other issues. We see this day as an opportunity for our community to come together, have a good time and also find out about resources for any challenges they continue to face.”

Local children’s author Decory Hale will read from “Ebenezer the Sneezer” and his other works, and the local country band “Bonfire” will perform. Other activities include face painting, cornhole, and food trucks from Hope’s Shaved Ice, Odie’s Deli, Old Smokey’s Barbecue, and Sea Life.

Information will be available adult outpatient and substance abuse services; school-based and after-school services for children; an Alabama Apart Together crisis counseling service; and Accordia Health Family Medical Care in Rockford.

The event also promotes the Stepping Up Initiative, a national program designed to reduce the number of people who have mental illnesses showing up in jails and hospital emergency rooms. AltaPointe Health is collaborating with the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Talladega County leaders on this initiative.

Participants in the May 15 event include SAFE, Sylacauga City School counselors, The Focus Program, Alabama Cooperative Extension Agency, East Alabama Commission on Aging, Cheaha Regional Headstart, Alabama Department of Public Health, Sylacauga Fire Department, Heritage South, NAMI, and Senior Behavioral Health Center at Coosa Valley Medical Center.

Blue Bell Park is located at 436-498 North Norton Avenue in Sylacauga.

AltaPointe Health is Alabama’s largest health & human services organization. We provide more than 1 million mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, and primary care services to adults and children. We operate two free-standing psychiatric hospitals, 25 mental & primary health outpatient offices, and 36 residential facilities. We are located in Mobile, Baldwin, and Washington counties in southwest AL and Clay, Coosa, Randolph, and Talladega counties in east-central AL.

Tuerk Schlesinger is the Chief Executive Officer.

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She was witness to a lot of things in her youth. So from that moment when the film premiered was good healing. To see herself on that screen was good medicine. Even though she isn’t with us today, it still means the world to know Dear Georgina is being shared and that she is still being heard.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
May 07, 2021

Dear Georgina, a short documentary about Passamaquoddy elder Georgina Sappier-Richardson who was removed from her home and community in downeast Maine by child protection services at the age of 2, had streaming launch today in honor of Mental Health Awareness month. The film follows Georgina as she attempts to re-integrate herself into the community she barely knew. It can be streamed for free on Upstander Project at: upstanderproject.org/georgina.

Directed by award-winning filmmakers Adam Mazo and Ben Pender-Cudlip and produced by Upstander Project and producers N. Bruce Duthu and Tracy Rector, Dear Georgina is a follow-up to the Emmy® award-winning documentary, Dawnland (2018), in which Georgina told a portion of her harrowing story of surviving foster care.

“Mom had a special quality to her. She talked to and listened to anybody. Storytelling was always part of her healing,” said Dwight Parrett, Georgina’s son. “She was witness to a lot of things in her youth. So from that moment when the film first premiered at Camden [International Film Festival] was good healing. For her to see herself on that screen was good medicine. Even though she isn’t with us today, it still means the world to know that Dear Georgina is being shared widely and that she is still being heard.”

A series of community-focused preview screenings and panel discussions will lead up to the wide release of Dear Georgina including a special screening on April 28th with Portland Press Herald and the Abbe Museum. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador Maulian Dana and filmmaker and Upstander Project director Adam Mazo, moderated by Portland Press Herald Arts Reporter Bob Keyes.

“Georgina’s experiences and way of storytelling resonated so deeply with us. Our hope is that viewers will be inspired by Georgina to explore their own family history’s and hear stories from their elders. We have witnessed how Georgina’s healing process has encouraged others to share their stories and there is medicine and power in that experience for the storyteller and those listening. Our highest aspiration is that watching Dear Georgina prompts deep reflection and societal change to address the ongoing crisis of Indigenous child removal,” said film co-director and producer Adam Mazo.

A companion viewer’s guide to Dear Georgina was developed by Dr. Mishy Lesser to help educators and viewers understand how historical and intergenerational trauma impacts the emotional lives of children and young people. It also links Georgina’s story to the more recent separation of children from their families at international borders. “Some teachers recognize they don’t have the lived experiences of their students and need to understand what students and their families have survived. The film helps them do that,” says Lesser. According to Judi Freeman a high school history teacher in Boston, “What’s great about this film for educators is that it digs deep into … one woman’s story particularly when she is the age of many of my students. Everything about the film is centered on Georgina’s testimony and perspective. We hear her pain, we consider the ‘what ifs’ and we feel her humanity as she tries to reconcile her life experience and her identity.”    

Dear Georgina had its world premiere in 2019 at the Camden International Film Festival with Georgina in attendance. Since then, the film has screened at over 20 film festivals around the globe.

For the viewer’s guide and more information about the film, please visit: https://upstanderproject.org/georgina

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ABOUT UPSTANDER PROJECT

Upstander Project was founded in 2009 by filmmaker Adam Mazo and educator and curriculum designer Dr. Mishy Lesser. Upstander Project films focus on ignored social histories past and present and their companion teaching guides support educators committed to using film in their classrooms to teach hard history. Dawnland, First Light and Dear Georgina – about the historic Maine-Wabanaki Truth & Reconciliation Commission and healing from trauma – focus on the forced removal and assimilation of Wabanaki children in Maine while illuminating the survival and cultural heritage of Native Americans. Upstander Project films have won numerous awards including the 2019 National News & Documentary Emmy® Award for Outstanding Research for Dawnland. The films have been seen by millions on PBS’s Independent Lens, at international film festivals, conferences, and museums and the standards-aligned teaching guides are used in thousands of classrooms.

ABOUT DEAR GEORGINA — SYNOPSIS

In 1941 at age two Georgina Sappier-Richardson was removed from her home and Passamaquoddy community in downeast Maine by child protection services. She spent the next 16 years in 4 different foster homes. Terror and abuse followed, and she never saw her parents again. Georgina is just one of countless thousands of Indigenous children with similar stories.

DEAR GEORGINA follows this Passamaquoddy elder from Motahkomikuk as she tries to fill in the blurry outlines of her identity. Now a grandmother and summer visitor to her home community, Georgina attempts to re-integrate.

She remembers, “When I was 30 years old and I went back to the reservation this Indian lady told me, ‘You look exactly like your mother as a young person.’ So that made me feel special, made me feel real.”

But despite her gregarious personality and infectious laugh, she remains an outsider straddling two different worlds. This propels Georgina’s lifelong mission to find herself. At the end, Georgina travels to her foster community in northern Maine. Determined to reclaim some fragment of her lost childhood she makes an incredible discovery, but will it help heal decades old wounds?

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PAWS Act Coalition

With the opening of the 2021 grant applications, we encourage domestic violence shelters around the country to apply for funding to become pet-friendly facilities.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
May 06, 2021

The PAWS Act Coalition, a group of nonprofit and for-profit organizations committed to better protecting survivors of domestic violence by establishing, validating and promoting the criticality of protecting their pets, too, is informing the domestic violence shelter community of the recent announcement of the Fiscal Year 2021 U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program.

“With the opening of the 2021 grant applications, we encourage domestic violence shelters around the country to apply for funding to become pet-friendly facilities,” said Steven Feldman, President of HABRI.

FY 2021 grants will provide emergency and transitional shelter and housing assistance or short-term shelter and housing assistance for domestic violence victims with pets, service animals, emotional support animals, or horses. Grants awarded may also be used for programs that provide support services designed to enable someone fleeing an abuser to locate and secure safe housing with their pet, safe accommodations for their pet, or related services such as transportation and other assistance.

The $2.5 million appropriated for 2021 represents a $500,000 increase in funding following the success of the FY 2020 Emergency Transitional Pet Shelter Housing and Assistance Grant Program. The program awarded approximately $2 million to six organizations in six states to support transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence and their companion animals. Grants have enabled shelters to expand housing and supportive service resources for domestic violence survivors, provide assistance including rent, pet deposits, and pet supplies to those seeking transitional housing with their pet, and more.

“The first round of the PAWS Act Grant Program funding in 2020 came at a critical time to aid survivors of domestic violence seeking safe shelter and healing with their pets across the nation,” said Nina Leigh Krueger, CEO and President of Nestlé Purina PetCare. “Purina is heartened to see the expansion of the PAWS Act Grant Program this year, which will further increase access to transitional and permanent housing for people and pets looking to heal together from domestic violence.”

The OVC anticipates making up to five awards of up to $500,000 each for a 36-month period of performance, to begin on October 1, 2021. The objectives are to increase the number of shelter beds and transitional housing options to meet the needs of victims of domestic violence who need shelter or housing for them and their companion animals. Grants awarded may also be used for programs that provide training on the link between domestic violence and the abuse and neglect of companion animals; the needs of victims of domestic violence; best practices for providing or referring support systems to such victims; and best practices in designing and delivering services that protect victims’ confidentiality.

The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), will accept applications for this grant program through June 29, 2021. The PAWS Act Coalition is working to share this funding opportunity as widely as possible so that organizations who are qualified are informed and can apply.

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  A pre-application webinar will be conducted on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00pm ET. Participation in the webinar is optional. OVC staff will review the solicitation requirements and conduct a question and answer session with interested potential applicants. To register for the webinar, please visit: https://ojp.webex.com/ojp/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef356e076a7daaf6bbad2710092f02594
• In FY 2021, applications will be submitted to DOJ in a NEW two-step process.

For more information on how to apply, please visit: https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/current-funding-opportunities/how-to-apply-for-funding

“The need for additional pet-friendly options for domestic violence survivors remains an under-addressed, critical issue facing our country. The continuation of the PAWS Act Grant Program funding is an important step to meet this need,” said Steven Feldman, President of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI). “HABRI is proud to be a member of the PAWS Act Coalition and to work alongside the greater pet care community in raising awareness for the PAWS Act Grant Program and its impact in helping protect human-animal bonds across the nation.”

Organizations in the PAWS Act coalition include:

•     Purina (Nestlé Purina PetCare)
•     Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
•     Noah’s Animal House
•     Pet Partners
•     RedRover
•     Urban Resource Institute (URI)

Two of these organizations, Noah’s Animal House and Urban Resource Institute, are part of the only 20% of domestic violence shelters across the country that actively offer co-shelter services to keep both pets and their owners away from the dangers of domestic abuse. Together these two incredible organizations have saved more than 2,300 pets from abusive conditions, so that no domestic violence survivor is forced to choose between staying in an abusive relationship and leaving their pet with their abuser.

“The Urban Resource Institute PALS Program (People and Animals Living Safely) has since 2013 been committed to client-centered services that allow survivors of domestic violence to find safe shelter and healing together with their companion animals,” said Nathaniel Fields, President and CEO of Urban Resource Institute. “The critical funding made available in the FY 2021 Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program will connect more facilities with resources to make it possible for individuals and their pets to heal together after the trauma of domestic violence.”

“Since 2007, Noah’s Animal House has cared for over 1,800 pets of domestic violence victims from 33 states across the U.S, in addition to our home state of Nevada. We know firsthand that domestic violence survivors will drive thousands of miles across state lines to be able to seek shelter with their beloved pets,” stated Staci Alonso, founder of Noah’s Animal House and Top Ten CNN Hero 2019. “With the second round of PAWS Act funding now available, survivors and their pets will have better access to more viable options to stay safe and thrive together.”

“Pet Partners is grateful to so many advocates around the country who made their voices heard during every step of the legislative process, emphasizing the importance of this legislation not only during the original passage of the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, but for funding for this important grant program to continue,” said Annie Peters, CEO of Pet Partners. “Thanks to their actions, survivors of domestic violence will be able to stay together with their animal companions in a time when they need each other the most.”

“The RedRover + Purina Purple Leash Project has awarded 21 grants and additional funds totaling more than $375,000 to help equip domestic violence shelters to care for and shelter the animal victims of domestic violence. Our partnership has saved lives, and we know many shelters still do not have the means to house companion animals or provide veterinary care,” said Nicole Forsyth, RedRover President and CEO. “The continuation of the PAWS Act Grant Program made available by the Department of Justice will help meet this critical need and build on our efforts and expand the options available for domestic violence survivors with pets.”

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About Purina

Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives by offering scientifically based nutritional innovations. Purina manufactures some of the world’s most trusted and popular pet care products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats. Our more than 8,700 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat and litter brands that feed 51 million dogs and 65 million cats every year. More than 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians, and pet care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed quality and nutrition.

Purina promotes responsible pet care through our scientific research, our products and our support for pet-related organizations. Over the past five years, Purina has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that bring, and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that help our communities and environment thrive.

Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. For more information, visit purina.com or subscribe here to get the latest Purina news.

About Pet Partners

Pet Partners is the national leader in demonstrating and promoting the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted therapy, activities, and education. Since the organization’s inception in 1977, the science proving these benefits has become indisputable. With more than 10,000 registered teams making more than 3 million visits annually, Pet Partners serves as the nation’s most diverse and respected nonprofit registering handlers of multiple species as volunteer teams. Pet Partners teams visit with patients in recovery, people with intellectual disabilities, seniors living with Alzheimer’s, students, veterans with PTSD, people who have experienced crisis events, and those approaching end of life, with the goal of improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. With the release of its Standards of Practice for Animal-Assisted Interventions and international expansion, Pet Partners is globally recognized as the industry gold standard. For more information on Pet Partners, visit http://www.petpartners.org.

About Urban Resource Institute

Urban Resource Institute (URI) helps transform the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families, with a focus on communities of color and other vulnerable populations, to end cycles of violence, poverty, and trauma. As the largest provider of domestic violence shelter services in the US and a leading provider of homeless services, URI’s innovative programs impact more than 40,000 individuals annually through prevention, intervention, education, and direct services in both residential and non-residential settings. With a trauma-informed approach to program development and service delivery, URI is uniquely equipped to provide solutions to the challenges affecting New York City’s most vulnerable populations while influencing service delivery in other parts of the U.S. and the world. For more information, please visit http://www.urinyc.org.

About Noah’s Animal House

Noah’s Animal House was the first stand-alone full service pet boarding facility in the country built on the grounds of and in partnership with The Shade Tree Shelter in 2007 to provide safety, shelter and support for the pets of the clients of the shelter. A second location serving up to 36 animals in Reno, Nevada opened February 2018 in partnership with the Domestic Violence Resource Center. In a national survey, 71 percent of women seeking safety in a domestic violence shelter reported pet abuse in their home and more than 25 percent delayed leaving because they did not have an escape plan that could include their pets. To learn more about Noah’s Animal House, visit http://www.noahsanimalhouse.org.

About RedRover

Since 1987, RedRover has focused on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the human-animal bond through emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance, and education. Since 2007, RedRover has given 978 Safe Escape grants throughout the United States, totaling more than $688,000. These grants have provided 40,550 safe nights of boarding to 1,378 pets. Since the Safe Housing program’s inception in 2012, RedRover has awarded 138 grants in 41 states, totaling more than $1.5 million. Additionally, the Safe Housing grants have created the first pet-friendly domestic violence shelters in nine states. To learn how RedRover is creating a more compassionate world, visit RedRover.org.

About HABRI

HABRI is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the world’s largest online library of human-animal bond research and information; funds innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human-animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society. For more information, please visit http://www.habri.org.

We are grateful to Ace Industrial Supplies for this donation as it allows us to continue helping the most vulnerable communities

BURBANK, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 05, 2021

Ace Industrial Supply, a leader in industrial tool wholesale and distribution, has donated 400 medical gowns and 300 KN95 masks to the non-profit organization, Homeboy Industries. The donation will help serve the Homeboy Industries communities and reflects the mission of Ace Industrial Supply, supporting Los Angeles programs that help individuals back on their feet.

Ace Industrial Supply believes that as Los Angeles County adapts into the new normal, workers and institutions helping vulnerable populations must receive an abundance of the necessary PPE to provide superior care.

The high-quality gowns feature a closed-back, necktie closure, elastic cuffs, and knitted sleeve cuffs for optimal protection from dirt, grime, dust, minor splashes, and particulates. The KN95 masks offer 4-layers of defense by utilizing a non-woven inner layer, melt blown filters, hot air cotton air filters, and a non-woven outer shell. KN95 masks are designed to reduce skin irritation and ensure comfort even during hours of usage. Their lightweight profile makes them easy to store and carry. Most importantly, KN95 masks deliver greater protection than standard disposable 3-Ply masks.

“We hope that our donation will provide vital equipment to Homeboy Industries of Los Angeles and aid in the recovery process of the entire county,” says Ace Industrial Supply CEO, Holden Stearns. “Helping our local organizations who are proactively aiding those in need during these times is very important to us.”

Homeboy Industries is committed to rehabilitating former gang members by providing re-entry programs and therapeutic support. Every patient undergoes a strategically planned 18-month program which helps them recover from trauma and prepares them with the skills to be readily employed. Homeboy Industries is located in the City of Los Angeles making it convenient for the communities of Downtown Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, Atwater, Eagle Rock and North Hollywood to receive assistance. In its last 35 years in business, Ace Industrial Supply has donated and supported the West Los Angeles area through various charitable contributions.

“We are grateful to Ace Industrial Supplies for this donation as it allows us to continue helping the most vulnerable communities,” says Alegria Castro, Community Outreach Manager of Homeboy Industries. “Working together to provide hope and assistance, boosts optimism during the uncertain times of this pandemic.”

About Ace Industrial Supply

Ace Industrial Supply, Inc. of California distributes wholesale of industrial tools to a 275,000-clientbase. With over 6,000 different items available to be shipped to your business or home. We proudly sell top quality brands from Milwaukee Tools, Bosch, and more offering tools, compressor, jump starters, and other related products. To find out more information, visit https://www.acetools.com/.

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“Our country needs more awareness, less stigma, and more access to high quality teen and young adult mental health services,” said Alex Stavros, CEO of Embark Behavioral Health.

WHITE HAVEN, Pa. (PRWEB)
May 04, 2021

Teen mental health is at peak crisis levels, with anxiety, depression, and suicide at all-time highs. The COVID pandemic and the subsequent isolation, lack of support systems, derailed routines, and stress have only made it worse. According to the CDC, mental health-related emergency department visits among children and teens under 18 increased 31% in 2020, compared with 2019. Teen suicide is now the second cause of death for teens in our country.

And the crisis in the Keystone State is no different. According to the latest Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS), 38% of teens indicated they felt anxious, depressed, or sad most days in the past 12 months.

“Our country needs more awareness, less stigma, and more access to high quality teen and young adult mental health services,” said Alex Stavros, CEO of Embark Behavioral Health. “When your teen’s emotions are running high, we encourage parents to be curious, practice active listening, paraphrase what they hear, avoid solving, and focus on connection before correction. Also, when it gets serious, please seek professional help,” Rob Gent, Embark Chief Clinical Officer, said.

Embark BH, a national network of therapy centers for adolescents and young adults, is on a mission to lead the way in reversing these negative mental health trends. With a 25-year legacy of treating teens, Embark recently announced the opening of its newest premier treatment program in White Haven, Pennsylvania. Located along the Lehigh River near the Pocono Mountains, Embark at the Poconos will offer short-term residential care for teen girls, ages 12-17, who may be struggling with anxiety or depression. The treatment program is insurance reimbursed and will serve Pennsylvania, the New York metropolitan area, and the broader East Coast region.

Short-term residential treatment at Embark provides a nurturing environment for stabilization, assessment, and healing. Clinicians implement a course of care and provide specialized treatment to prevent further problems from developing as the teen girls grow into young women. Treatment typically lasts between 45 and 90 days.

Helene Creasy, LCSW, Embark’s Regional Vice President, said this of the new location, “We are honored to give families additional access to the affordable, high-quality mental health services we’ve provided since Embark began treating teen girls and their families 25 years ago.”

The Embark at the Poconos residential program complements Embark at Main Line, a premier teen outpatient therapy center located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

To learn more about Embark’s boys and girls Short Term Residential Programs, or how Embark works together with insurance to ensure access to affordable treatment, please visit embarkbh.com.

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