Merakey

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!

Today marks a significant milestone for Philadelphia and Merakey as we proudly open the city's first adult mental health walk-in clinic! Located at 3125 N Broad St., our new Merakey Mental Health Walk-In Clinic is here to provide immediate support and care for those in need.

Happy Labor Day from Merakey! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of all our incredible staff who make a positive impact on the lives of others every day 💙 #LaborDay

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.

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.

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! 🐶

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.

Chris, Eric, and Kenny from Merakey AVS Fox home attended a Special Olympics baseball clinic with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

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

Thanks, Joe, for putting your heart and soul into exceptional care!