Mental Health
Back to School and Mental Health
Back to school and Mental Health I have always loved the changing of the seasons, and the movement from summer into fall is no exception. The temperature in the evenings…
Read MoreMusings From Andy Atwood
The Creation of The Fountain Hill Center and its sustaining presence in our community, is the result of a whole lot of creative effort from a whole lot of wonderful…
Read MoreThe Difference CASA Makes
The director of the Oceana County CASA program, Bart Demeter, discusses the difference a CASA makes by talking about what it was like growing up in the foster care system.
Read MoreSupporting Our Refugee Neighbors in Need and their Families
Most of us have never had to face the threat of violence the way many of our refugee neighbors have. As mental health practitioners, we often hope to support them in any way that we can.
Read MoreMy Internship Experience at The Fountain Hill Center
As an intern at Fountain Hill, I was encouraged and empowered to make many of the decisions about how I wanted to work with my clients, just as I will in future practice as a licensed clinician.
Read MoreAm I Experiencing Normal Grief or Am I Depressed?
Grief is a natural response to loss. We all grieve in different ways. Normal Grief is a natural, intense, and may lessen in a matter of weeks or months allowing you to return to your daily routine. Normal Grief can interfere with depression and emotional or mental concerns you may already be dealing with. A mental health professional can support you in your grief, help to manage your depression, and improve your mental health.
Read MoreFHC’s Statement on Racism
The Fountain Hill Center works with anyone, regardless of race, religion, or gender, with respect and kindness. The collective of independent therapists continues to consciously be part of the solution and uphold equity and justice in the communities we serve.
Read MoreThe Plight of Immigrant Families and Individuals
My heart goes out to immigrant population wherever you are. There are so many things you all deal with in this country. In the process of acculturation and inculturation, you all have great struggles.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to be an Intern at The Fountain Hill Center?
Katie Hauge explores what it means to be an Intern at The Fountain Hill Center. She shares her journey from being a student to a professional.
Read MoreFunding for Mental Healthcare? A Tough Ask, Across the Globe
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…
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