On August 20, the Merakey Education Center in Mount Pleasant, PA held an Open House to formally introduce themselves to the community. The event was attended by local leaders, government officials, and members of the local community. Since the school opened in 2020, during COVID, this year was the first real opportunity to open their doors to show attendees what they do, share what they believe, and proudly tell the story of their students. The Children and Families Services Division is very proud of the leadership at this Education Center as well as the teachers and staff who work so hard every day to ensure each student learns and grows into their best selves!
Merakey
Non-profit Organizations
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania 21,516 followers
Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care.
About us
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential. PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care. VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services. CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
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https://www.merakey.org
External link for Merakey
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1969
- Specialties
- Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Addictive Diseases, Autism, Education, Pharmacy Services, Treatment Foster Care & Permanency, Veterans Services, Children & Family Services, Behavioral Health, Technological Assistance, Integration of Primary & Behavioral Healthcare, and Dual Diagnosis of Mental Health and Developmental Disability
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620 E. Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania 19444, US
Employees at Merakey
Updates
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Suzanne, a peer in services, shared a “personal medicine” that she likes to do that helps when she feels anxious: crafting – specifically making gnomes! Lori Adams, a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), supported Suzanne and improved her confidence to present at the first CPS Personal Medicine Sharing Workshop. Suzanne has been crafting for years and wanted to share her talents with others by showing them how to make gnomes. She explained to the group how crafting assists her in maintaining her overall wellness. Participants learned a new skill and created décor for themselves or to give to someone in their life. The team thanks Suzanne for being the first peer to kick-off this event and they look forward to the next workshop in October.
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Slippery Rock Program Aide Kait Benson took a small group for Community Participation at the OH WOW! Children's Center for Science & Technology in Youngstown, OH. Oh Wow! is a center that encourages hands-on activities with a focus on STEM learning. The group had a great time learning about weather and being weather forecasters for a day. They also did driving simulations and other science activities. It was a great day filled with learning and fun.
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In honor of National Dog Day on August 26, Broadhead Smart Home is excited to highlight Floyd's service dog, Popcorn. Popcorn has lived with Floyd at the Brodhead Smart Home since 2021. Recently, Popcorn visited Beaver Valley Mall with Floyd and his friends. Floyd's dream has always been to own a dog of his own and through the help of Merakey AVS staff, Canine Service Pals, and Floyd himself, he's living his dream! 🐶
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Thank you to the American Legion Auxiliary of the Athens American Legion Post 246 who donated to Merakey programs at the Enterprise Center in Sayre, PA! Foster Care Program Director Jared Davis and Behavioral Health Site Director Amanda Collins represented Merakey and accepted the donation with gratitude while posing for a photo taken by the MORNING TIMES.
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Your sponsorship at the Merakey Foundation’s Annual Leading the Way Awards Gala, Empowering through Innovation, can change lives. Support Merakey’s mission - to help those who need it most - by exploring our sponsorship opportunities today! https://ow.ly/25MF50T5gYp
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Thanks, Joe, for putting your heart and soul into exceptional care!
While viewing video footage in my office, I witnessed a scene that perfectly captures the spirit of our Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) SCOPE team. With an escalator out of service, a mother with three young children faced the challenge of navigating steep stairs. Without hesitation, Joe LaRosa, one of our Merakey outreach workers, stepped in to help. He carried the stroller up four flights of stairs, both outside and inside the station. Joe’s quick thinking and genuine care prevented what could have been a serious incident. In a time when negative stories often dominate, it's essential to highlight such acts of kindness. Joe’s actions truly reflect SEPTA’s commitment to a safe and welcoming environment. For more of our "Outreach in Action Success Stories," follow SEPTA_SOCIAL on Instagram or X. #SEPTAOutreachInAction
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