A Sobering Statistic As Advancement & Communications Coordinator for the Fountain Hill Center, my work includes quite a lot of reading. News articles, journal articles, research findings… And while reading up about the current state of funding for mental healthcare, I recently learned a very… continue reading Funding for Mental Healthcare? A Tough Ask, Across the Globe
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2019 Spring Newsletters
April 25, 2019
Spring has sprung! After so many cold and cloudy months, we hope you’re enjoying the change of season as much as we are. Click below to access our 2019 Spring Newsletters for our Grand Rapids and Lakeshore Offices. Highlights include: Greetings and beginning of the… continue reading 2019 Spring Newsletters
What Your Therapist Does on Vacation
April 18, 2019
Do you ever wonder what your therapist does when they go on vacation from the Fountain Hill Center? Of course, everyone’s vacation time is different. However, I have been encouraged to share with you what my upcoming travels will look like. I am very excited… continue reading What Your Therapist Does on Vacation
Emotional Intelligence and Becoming Bilingual: An Antidote For Toxic Masculinity
April 9, 2019
We talk a lot about emotional intelligence these days in our work at the Men’s Resource Center. The topic of emotional intelligence is at the core of many key issues for men—accountability, empathy, and vulnerability. For men to be truly accountable, they need to learn… continue reading Emotional Intelligence and Becoming Bilingual: An Antidote For Toxic Masculinity
Meditation: A Radical Act of Love and Sanity
March 19, 2019
We live in a world filled with distressing events. Tornadoes, mass shootings, and political scandals are all over our newsfeeds. Our daily lives often consist of responding to demands that make us feel drained and overwhelmed. It’s easy to be discouraged and depressed. It would… continue reading Meditation: A Radical Act of Love and Sanity
Laughing Matters Raises $14,000+ for Counseling Services
February 26, 2019
Over 100 people gathered at the Shelby Optimist Club in Shelby, MI, on Saturday, February 23, 2019, to enjoy a delicious dinner, belly-laugh at hilarious stand-up from Midwestern comedian Scott Long (pictured below), and celebrate the joy that comes when we give our mental health… continue reading Laughing Matters Raises $14,000+ for Counseling Services
2018 Holiday Newsletters
December 24, 2018
We have lots of great information for you in our 2018 Holiday Newsletters! As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on everything we’ve accomplished, as well as getting ready for the new year ahead. Click below to access our 2018 Holiday Newsletters… continue reading 2018 Holiday Newsletters
Honoring Judge Sara Smolenski at Our Annual Holiday Open House
December 21, 2018
On Thursday, December 6th, the Fountain Hill Center presented the Hon. Sara J. Smolenski, Chief Judge for Michigan’s 63rd District Court, with our Porchlight Award for contributions to community mental health and wellness, at our annual Holiday Open House. As Amy Van Gunst, Executive Coordinator… continue reading Honoring Judge Sara Smolenski at Our Annual Holiday Open House
Welcome, Helen Ceballo-Hernandez
November 28, 2018
(en español) The Fountain Hill Center is pleased to welcome new counselor Helen Ceballo-Hernandez as a member of our permanent staff! Helen will be seeing clients in our Grand Rapids office on Tuesdays, from 8 AM to 7 PM, and will gradually be making more… continue reading Welcome, Helen Ceballo-Hernandez
