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How to Help Someone With Depression: 4 Ways Families Can Offer Support and Find Hope
Having a loved one struggling with depression can be a profound challenge. Not only are depressed people often unwilling or unable to admit or discuss the depth of their struggle, but the symptoms themselves are incredibly painful to watch. According to an article written by the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of depression can vary from…
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The Impact on Children: What Motivates Molly and Each of Us Every Day at CCRES
At CCRES, many careers begin with a desire to make a difference and grow into something even greater. For Molly Buckley, that journey started as a paraprofessional and led to her current role in human resources, supporting the organization from a new perspective. Her experience reflects the opportunities available within CCRES for those who are…
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Red, White, and Drive-Thru: Celebrate America’s 250th at Freedom Village at Brandywine
Take a Semiquincentennial Red, White, and Drive-Thru tour of the Freedom Village at Brandywine campus located in historic Brandywine Valley. On Tuesday, June 30, from 12 to 2 PM, Freedom Village invites you to experience a snapshot of this luxury senior living community set in a region that has been part of the American story…
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BUCKSCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and on-site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Be…
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How Art and Music Improve Mental Health, Emotional Well-Being and Community Connection
“We read to know we are not alone.” ~ C.S. Lewis. Reading may look like an isolating activity with one’s eyes riveted on the page and reality fading behind the words painted in the reader’s head, but reading is entirely communal. This is true for literature and many other arts. The arts balance individuality and…
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MONTCO Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community, helping children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. CCRES joined up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County and…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Team Member Named a Wellness Leader
At Freedom Village at Brandywine, wellness is more than a program. It is a commitment to helping residents live healthier, more purposeful, and more fulfilling lives. That commitment was recently strengthened as Trish Ranck, Life Enrichment Coordinator at Freedom Village, graduated from the ICAA Foundation for Wellness Certificate Course, a professional development program offered by…
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Bringing Your Best Self to Work | CCRES Supports Work-Life Balance
At CCRES, building a career is only part of the story. Just as important is creating an environment where employees feel supported both professionally and personally. Staff describe a workplace that recognizes the realities of life outside of work, offering flexibility and understanding for those balancing careers with family responsibilities. That people-first mindset helps create…
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Happy Spouse, Happy House: A Marriage Therapist Talks About Modern Relationships
The statistics are sobering. According to the American Psychological Association, 40 to 50 percent of first marriages in the United States ended in divorce in 2024. For second marriages, that figure climbs to 67 percent. But according to Chimere Holmes, a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapy doctoral candidate at Eastern University,…
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New Bucks-Ursinus Transfer Agreement Opens a Top 100 Liberal Arts Path With $43,000 in Scholarships
Bucks County Community College and Ursinus College have announced a deal that creates new possibilities for students in the Greater Philadelphia region. The dual admission and core-to-core transfer agreement, signed June 10 in a ceremony at Ursinus College in Collegeville, creates a direct pathway for Bucks graduates at the public two-year college to transfer to…
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These Montgomery County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US, and include the Montgomery County neighborhoods of Wynnewood (No. 295), Merion Station (No. 309) and Narberth (No. 347).writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new ranking from…
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At This Ridley Restaurant, You Get a Creekside Seat 5 Minutes From the Airport
As we inch our way toward warmer weather, people are finding opportunities for dining and drinking near scenic waterways. Here in Delaware County, you can take in the view at Stingers Waterfront restaurant in Ridley Park, writes Jen Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scenery is Darby Creek at the Ridley Township Municipal Marina, while…
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Why Freedom Village at Brandywine’s CMS 5-Star Rating Matters for Your Senior Living Decision
As a culture, we love ratings. They make it easier to evaluate everything from cars, restaurants, and movies to senior care. Of course, the rating is only as good as the reviewer. For something as complicated as a skilled nursing facility, the most important reviews are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).…
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MONTCO Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. CCRES joined up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester…
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MONTCO Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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CCRES Employee Career Growth Highlights Opportunities in Education and Behavioral Health
At CCRES, career paths are not just opportunities; they are journeys shaped by purpose and growth. For Mercy Alex, that journey began in the field as a behavioral health technician and evolved into a role in human resources, where she now helps bring new talent into the organization. Her experience reflects the supportive environment at…
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Greystone Elementary Arc Mini Bubble Walk Teaches Inclusion and Empathy to Next Generation
The Arc of Chester County is helping shape a more compassionate future by bringing lessons of empathy and acceptance directly to young people. A recent Mini Bubble Walk at Greystone Elementary School demonstrated how the nonprofit organization is fostering understanding among the next generation. During the event, fifth-grade students spent time walking, running, and blowing…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts ‘Why Now?’ Retirement Planning Event June 11 in Malvern
For many older adults, the idea of moving to a senior living community is often postponed until a health crisis or major life change forces the conversation. But representatives from Freedom Village at Brandywine say the best time to make those decisions is much earlier — while individuals are still healthy, active, and fully independent.…
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