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
Tag Archives: mental health
Scared to Death or Scared OF Death? A Rumination on Death Anxiety
October 30, 2018 – 5:38 pm
Halloween or “All Hallows’ Eve,” as it originally was called, is the first day of the Christian liturgical year marked to remember the dead. (Wikipedia) Therefore, it seems a fitting time to talk about death. Death is one of the most discussed subjects in my… continue reading Scared to Death or Scared OF Death? A Rumination on Death Anxiety
Laughing Matters Brings Joy to Oceana County
February 7, 2017 – 1:24 pm
Laughing Matters is an annual fundraiser that supports our work at the Lakeshore Counseling Office in Oceana County. With one of Michigan’s highest rates of poverty and lowest rates of counseling access, the need for our work there is great. And the benefits of our… continue reading Laughing Matters Brings Joy to Oceana County
2014 Fall-Winter Newsletter
November 25, 2014 – 6:07 pm
Read what we’ve been up to in our 2014 Fall-Winter Newsletter!
“Big T” vs. “Little t” Trauma
September 24, 2014 – 5:28 am
More than mind and body can bear Trauma is just that—more than mind and body can bear without causing disruption of our lives. We have finally come to recognize the trauma of our returning veterans, survivors of natural disasters, car crashes, domestic violence, and deaths of… continue reading “Big T” vs. “Little t” Trauma
Chasing Dragons With Plastic Swords
September 18, 2014 – 10:53 am
Boys—we marvel at the playful energy they bring into our lives. They chase each other around the yard with plastic swords and sometimes unite to team up against the neighborhood dragon. It’s a ubiquitous image, harmless and fun to watch from the back porch. Yet,… continue reading Chasing Dragons With Plastic Swords
Women, We Need Your Help With a Short Survey
May 14, 2013 – 2:06 pm
One of our therapists and Director of the Men’s Resource Center, Randy Flood, is co-authoring a book to help women understand what’s going on inside men’s heads. Due to the lack of research on this topic, Randy and his co-author, Charlie Donaldson, are conducting their own through… continue reading Women, We Need Your Help With a Short Survey
Mental Illness Doesn’t Have to Be a Secret
October 18, 2012 – 11:12 am
There are movies made about it. Celebrities devote entire interviews to talking about it. And authors write books on it. But, our kids can’t talk about it at school. And adults can’t openly embrace it. Shame, confusion and misunderstanding continue to surround it. There’s no… continue reading Mental Illness Doesn’t Have to Be a Secret
My Partner Tells Me I’m Depressed. Is That Possible?
May 2, 2012 – 3:07 pm
“Depressed people are always crying and complaining about things—and that’s not me. I’ve been exhausted lately, but I think that’s different.” Many people do report feeling sad or blue when they are depressed, but some don’t describe it that way. Some people may continue to… continue reading My Partner Tells Me I’m Depressed. Is That Possible?
I Feel so Hopeless. Am I Depressed?
April 26, 2012 – 4:32 pm
It is normal to have periods of discouragement in life. As we work through disappointment, discouragement, or grief, we find ourselves gradually feeling better after a few days or weeks. However, sometimes the sky seems to grow darker and darker as the weeks go by.… continue reading I Feel so Hopeless. Am I Depressed?
