Caring Community

Official blog of Coleman Health Services

Caring Community is Coleman’s blog that reports on many aspects of the ever-changing world of behavioral health, recovery and social services. They include stories about wellness, support, new insights, what is happening globally, nationally and locally in the communities served by Coleman Health Services.

Too Late for 2019 Charitable Giving? Not a Chance!

​Did you know? That the IRS considers online donations for 2019 to be right up until 11:59 pm on December 31? If you mail a check to a charity, it counts for 2019 if it’s postmarked on or before December 31? 31% of all annual giving occurs in December? 12% of all...

Join the Voices for Recovery [Part 2]

More on National Recovery Month   As you saw from Part I, this month offers much hope for those on their path to recovery. This blog post will focus the way the healthcare community and youth (ages 12-25) can help with the process. It will recovery tools...

Comedy Night Coming to St. Florian Hall

Coleman's Rescheduled Comedy Night will be Saturday, April 18, 2020. Pittsburgh-based Slapstick Production Comedians is returning to Jefferson County for the 2nd Annual Comedy Night benefitting Coleman Professional Services. They will be performing Saturday, April...

Calming School Anxieties

How To Help Your Child Conquer School Anxiety Concrete Action Steps to Reduce Their Stress Levels School has started and students are in the classrooms with their new supplies wearing their new clothes.  But now the reality and stresses of the school year are becoming...

Join the Voices for Recovery (Part 1)

National Recovery Month Kicks Off with New Theme   This month celebrates the millions of Americans who are in recovery from mental and substance abuse disorders. The Coleman Professional Services team is committed to spreading the word that treatment is valid,...

What You Need to Know About a Mental Health Crisis

A few months ago, a relative of mine died by suicide. It was a shock to the entire family, who didn’t realize she was going through a crisis. They missed the signs. Had her family and friends known, they could have urged her to get help. Unfortunately, there are many...

Your Mental Health: Online vs. In-Person Help

Do Quizzes, Assessments, and Apps Work? In this digital age, it seems reasonable that you should be able to turn to your smartphone for answers about your well being. The world-renowned Cleveland Clinic recently partnered with Oscar for 24/7 video care for their...

Employee Spotlight is on Sandy Myers

This year, Sandy Myers celebrates her 30th year with Coleman Professional Services. As Nelson Burns and the top management team can endorse, Sandy has been instrumental in the expansion of our behavioral health services, both across the area and the depth of services....