January 19, 2011
While an effective mental health system is still evolving, there are a few places striving, advocating and working together to get it right. Over the last year, here at Hopewell, we have helped more people in our residential treatment center than ever before. We expanded our agriculture program to be more sustainable; we successfully implemented a day program for those...[read more]
January 19, 2011
The "Minds on the Edge" seminar airing on many public broadcasting stations, explores the public policy dilemmas facing some people with mental illness and the communities in which they live.
Follow this link to check it out! http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june11/mentalhealth_01-18.html>
January 11, 2011
Arizona tragedy brings to light flaws in the mental health system.
Today, on the Diane Rehm show, she discussed, "Serious Psychiatric Disorders Among Young Adults." As you might have heard, the Arizona shooter had a history of mental illness. Diane and her guest try to unravel the "challenges of treating young adults with psychiatric disorders and why so many don't get adequate care." It was well worth a listen! Check it...[read more]
March 29, 2010
For the past month we have been preparing for maple sugaring and collecting sap from the trees. It was hard and sloppy terrain in the woods due to the weather transitioning from snowing to warming up and creating a lot of mud. We had our boots on. You can see from the look of them that we've...[read more]
March 08, 2010
Welcome to the Hopewell Community
For many of Hopewell's new residents, the first days at the farm can bring about many emotions including fear, happiness and uncertainty. As Hopewell's admission's manager, I have the unique and wonderful opportunity of greeting incoming residents. Whether a resident is accompanied by family or has come alone, Hopewell's staff and residents strive to create a very welcoming...[read more]
