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First responders are individuals who respond to emergency situations with aid:  police officers, paramedics/EMTs, firefighters, emergency dispatchers and healthcare workers. In these positions, they frequently face dangerous and traumatic situations, thus they may be susceptible to a wide range of medical and mental health issues. The support of a mental health professional can help first… Continue reading First Responders Support Group

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) —  Mental Health agencies in Indiana are finding licensed addictions counselors hard to come by.And in this pandemic, the need for these workers has been amplified. Now a partnership between Purdue University and Ivy Tech is working to combat this issue. Jo Micon, Dean of Ivy Tech’s School of Public Affairs and… Continue reading Purdue University and Ivy Tech Partner to Combat Issue of Addictions Counselor Shortage

It saddens me to see the growing unrest across the country and in our local communities.  I am sure you would agree with me that the incident in Minneapolis was and is totally unacceptable. We cannot go on this way.  However, I know that my sadness cannot compare to the feelings that our staff and… Continue reading We Cannot Go On This Way

How To Reach Out There is a community of professionals at Valley Oaks that are here to help you through online resources, Telehealth support, and informational webinars such as this one. Should you find yourself needing to talk to someone, there are several numbers you can reach out to for help: Monday-Friday, 8 AM to… Continue reading WEBINAR: Tending to Your Own Self-Care While Self-Isolating

This has been a difficult year for children and teenagers. They have been taken away from their friends, missed opportunities such as graduation ceremonies, many have lost internships and summer jobs, and they have been forced into a new way of learning via online classes. These are just a few of several major life adjustments… Continue reading WEBINAR: Treating COVID-19 Anxiety in Children and Teens

Several reports have shown that older adults are the most vulnerable population when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the fact that their immune systems are weaker, older adults and people with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, cancer, and hypertension, are the most compromised in the general population.… Continue reading WEBINAR: Treating COVID-19 Anxiety in Older Adults

LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – April, 2020 – Valley Oaks Health, a provider of high quality mental health services to communities in Indiana, announces a three-part webinar series in time for Mental Health Month in May. “With families in self-isolation to slow the impact of COVID-19, we believe it’s important to provide free information on how they… Continue reading Mental Health Month: Press Release

With most people under strict order to shelter-in-place due to COVID-19, the threat of domestic violence is rising. Under normal circumstances, school and work both create a respite for victims and their families. Yet with employees and children ordered to work from home to prevent the virus from spreading, abusers are given new opportunities to… Continue reading The Hidden Threat of COVID-19: Domestic Violence

North Central, IN. – In times of uncertainty, it can be frightening to experience changes in our normal routine, especially for those who suffer from mental illness or substance use disorder. Valley Oaks Health, the community mental health center in Tippecanoe County and the 9 surrounding counties is actively addressing these needs while balancing the… Continue reading Valley Oaks Health Service Update – Agency addressing mental health and substance use in a time of need

From Star City News: “Valley Oaks Summit serves as a catalyst to create a plan to improve the mental health of children in Greater Lafayette.”