Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential. PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care. VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services. CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
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620 E. Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania 19444, US
Merakey Woodhaven bid Samantha Warner a bittersweet farewell last month. Sam began coming to Woodhaven with her aunt when she was six years old. She eventually became a staff member and rose to Associate Executive Director of Day Services as she pursued her bachelor’s, master’s, and now Doctoral degree. She successfully defended her Doctoral Dissertation on June 13 and is now completing her internship. Congratulations, Dr. Warner!
Slippery Rock Program Center recently took a small group of individuals for a Community Participation Supports outing to the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. The ladies were drawn to different displays based on their interests. London, who is a fashionista, loved seeing the vintage clothing. Johanna, a serious sports fan, loved seeing how uniforms have changed over the years. Wendy loved seeing things that reminded her of her youth. There was so much to see, and everyone had a great time.
Merakey's Executive Director of Clinical Services for Children and Family Services Kimberly Malayter presented at the National Association of Social Workers’ national conference in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 20. Kimberly presented “Utilizing Kotter’s Change Model to Integrate Clinical Best Practices” to highlight best practice initiatives in the Children and Families Division, including Merakey’s suicide prevention initiatives, measurement-based care, and trauma-informed care. Learn more about the conference here: NASW Conferences (https://ow.ly/zpWE50SyMwa). Well done, Kimberly!
A Tovertafel has recently been installed at Slippery Rock Program Center, and it has been a huge hit. A Tovertafel or "Magic Table" is a games console designed for use in healthcare settings and was developed for people with cognitive challenges in care facilities and schools. Individuals and staff love playing the games on it and interacting with each other while they gather around the table. Whack-a-Mole, Soccer, and the Fish games seem to be the most popular. The best thing about the Tovertafel is that everyone can enjoy time together while having fun and working on their hand-eye coordination. The only problem is finding enough time in the day for everyone to enjoy it!
Slippery Rock Program Instructor Danielle Mitchell threw a Super Lucious Luau Party for Bonnie’s 79th birthday last month. 🎉 Bonnie absolutely loved the party. Her guests played Pin the Coconut on the Palm tree, did the limbo, danced the hula, and made Tiki treat bags. Bonnie was excited to receive gifts from her guests, and everyone loved helping make and eat Hawaiian shaved ice. 🌴
The behavioral health Case Management and Peer Support programs at Merakay Delaware County recently hosted their first Physical Health Awareness Day. The event focused on individuals’ well-being and how they can take proactive measures to protect their health. The team offered a variety of screenings and assessments to include blood pressure, waist circumference, weight, and BMI. All of the individuals left the event knowing their numbers and ways to maintain or improve them. Together the teams are taking control of their physical well-being to live longer and healthier.