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Talking to Children in Times of Loss
Resources for Supporting Children Experiencing Grief Grief impacts everyone differently. This…Read More
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Free English Classes Build Confidence, Independence
The requests for a spot in Learning English Together come in every day, even after…Read More
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How to Manage Care of Loved Ones in Assisted Living Facilities
The “sandwich generation” is the point in adulthood when we must balance the…Read More
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Community Impact July 2024
Through a variety of programs and services, JSSA seeks to empower individuals and families to…Read More
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Building Connections: A Conversation with Erik Ewers of Hiding in Plain Sight
Doing a project he was “voluntold” to do by Ken Burns, documentary filmmaker Erik…Read More
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You Are Not Your Diagnosis, and Your Diagnosis is Not You
Bipolar! Schizophrenic! Depressed! You went to see a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist,…Read More
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Meet Marta Bohorquez: A Passionate Advocate
As the job development coordinator in JSSA’s Employment Services program, Marta is part…Read More
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Wraparound: Supporting the Teen, Supporting the Family
A brother’s death and a family move to a new state would be very difficult for anyone.…Read More
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Empathy Instead of Sympathy
Growing up with a mental health diagnosis, you must learn very quickly that you may perceive…Read More
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Helpful Tools to Manage Your Anxiety
“I can’t sleep because my mind is racing.” “I’m constantly…Read More