Teen Pregnancy PreventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention provides evidence-based, medically accurate pregnancy and STD/HIV prevention services in local schools. This free program is provided through a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of Adolescent Health.
Family Problems January 2, 2019Indiana Teens Get Surprise VisitTeens in Columbus, Ind. had a wonderful event that included special gifts thanks to the generosity of the Sunrise Rotary Club and its members. The teens are part of a weekly support group created for students aged 13-18 who have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Many are dealing with other issues including thoughts of ...Read More
Illinois September 13, 2018Centerstone Staffer Receives Carleen Cross AwardKathy Raney, Recovery Services Coordinator with Centerstone’s Health Home program, was recently awarded the Carleen Cross Award at the Region Five 22nd annual Recovery Conference on August 9 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL. The award was created in 2012 to recognize Carleen for her commitment, compassion, and leadership in the mental health community. ...Read More
Research Institute May 23, 2019Centerstone names Richard Shelton its Chief Science Officer, Jennifer Lockman its Chief Executive Officer of Research InstituteCenterstone recently announced that Richard C. Shelton, MD, has been named the chief science officer for the organization and Jennifer Lockman, PhD, will take over as chief executive officer for Centerstone’s Research Institute. Both positions are effective June 1. Dr. Shelton served as chief executive officer for the Research Institute for three years, during which ...Read More
Addiction March 25, 2019New Transitional Housing Initiative LaunchedOver one year ago, in response to the opioid crisis, Centerstone opened its first Centerstone Recovery Center (CRC) in Lexington, Scott County, Indiana. The Scott County CRC is a 30-day inpatient addiction treatment program for women seeking recovery. Through this program, we’ve had the privilege of joining with over 300 women to change the course ...Read More
April 29, 2020Centerstone’s Early Intervention program will end, but services will still be providedIllinois simplifies billing for therapists to work with children under 3 Centerstone’s Early Intervention program will end on June 30, 2020, because billing for services was simplified by the state and contracted staff can now bill for their own services. Early Intervention (EI) contracts with speech, physical, occupational and behavioral therapists to work with youth ...Read More
April 22, 2020Centerstone Providing Tornado Relief with Tennessee Recovery ProjectBehavioral Health team assisting Donelson, Hermitage residents and businesses Nashville, Tenn. — Centerstone is actively partnering with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) to provide the Tennessee Recovery Project funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Nashville-based organization is aiding the city’s Donelson and Hermitage communities impacted by ...Read More
Indiana July 11, 2018Scott County Community Foundation Awards Funds for Play TherapyCenterstone is pleased to announce that the Scott County Community Foundation of Indiana has awarded our Child and Family Services Department a $3,500 grant to purchase five Mobile Play Therapy Kits for use in Scottsburg and surrounding communities. Local community partners, including schools and other not-for-profits, have voiced support for Centerstone’s work in the community and ...Read More
Indiana January 2, 2018Three Centerstone ‘Heroes’ Awarded by Mental Health America of IndianaMental Health America of Indiana (MHAI) is an organization dedicated to working “for the mental health of all citizens and for victory over mental illness and addictive disorders through public education, advocacy and public health reform.” As part of MHAI’s work, they annually recognize members of the community through their Heroes for Recovery Awards. Nominees include ...Read More
May 21, 2020Debra Richard finalist for The Arc of Illinois’ Direct Service Professional AwardDebra Richard, a residential supervisor at Centerstone, was recently honored as a finalist for The Arc of Illinois’ Direct Services Professional Award for her outstanding, dedicated, direct care service and support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nominations were open in early 2020, and Debra was selected as one of 10 finalists in the ...Read More
Indiana January 2, 2018Indiana Child and Family Service Team Launched Gift DriveWhen Child and Family Service team members in North Vernon realized a number of children in their care would be facing a somewhat bleak Christmas they decided they would lift spirits by providing Christmas gifts of toys and clothes for parents to give their children. Parents were informed to about various Holiday Assistance Programs in ...Read More
