Caring Community
Official blog of Coleman Health ServicesCaring 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.
Suicide Rates are Escalating
The statistics are staggering – approximately 800,000 people die by suicide in the world each year. That’s nearly one death every 40 seconds. Suicide has become the 2nd leading cause of death in for those 15 to 24 years. Every year, many more people think about or...
How to Recognize Suicide Risk Factors
Suicide doesn’t have a single cause. There are many different reasons why someone would consider suicide. Risk factors are characteristics or conditions that increase the chance that a person may try to take their life. Depression is the most common condition...
CPS Spotlight: Mahoning County
In November 2017, Coleman acquired the assets and management of Turning Point Counseling Services. We were selected from eleven state-wide responses. Since the acquisition, Mahoning County has been under the leadership of Tammy Weaver, Vice President of Clinical...
CPS Spotlight: Stark County Crisis Center
Through the course of this year and most likely into next, Coleman Professional Services will highlight unique services we provide in our nine-county area. Today’s blog post will focus on the four crisis services Stark County provides and how those services have...
April is Stress Awareness Month
In the world of COVID-19, stress has risen to new highs, especially if you: Were recently laid-off or furloughed from your job Have the coronavirus, know someone who does, or are concerned about getting it Are worried about your financial situation Live alone and are...
A Salute to Our Counselors: #BurnBrightNotOut
April marks Counseling Awareness Month, a time to honor mental health, substance abuse, and school counselors. We recognize and appreciate our dedicated Coleman professionals that are working tirelessly in an environment of unprecedented unemployment, uncertainty, and...
Coleman COVID-19 Health & Safety Tips
So much is happening including schools being closed and events being canceled, all of which can still leave us feeling anxious, angry, helpless or sad. An excellent article, “Protecting Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak” by Doreen Marshall, Ph.D....
March is National Social Work Month
This month, we embrace a new decade honoring social workers of all ages by embarking on a campaign to inform the public, policymakers, and legislators about the way social workers help their clients every day. Not sure what social workers do? Please watch this brief...
Celebrating Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Staff Education Week
February 14-21 marks a special week for Coleman Professional Services and Coleman Adult Day Services. The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) reminds us there are no national standards for dementia education. However, they recommend that all...
New Year, New Website for Coleman Professional Services
At the end of last year, we underwent a significant overhaul of our existing website, which was over five years old. Recognizing that our clients, stakeholders, and job seekers want something more robust, we rolled out a new site that establishes Coleman as the...
Post Holiday Blues – Winter Months Following the Holidays Can Trigger Depression and Anxiety
Signs to look out for in children, teens and adults susceptible to depression and anxiety. Tips on how to avoid stress and triggers now that the holidays are over.For many people, the holiday season is a time filled with parties, presents, traditions and memories with...
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...