For decades, Community Healthlink, Inc. has proven itself a valuable resource for thousands of men, women, children and families whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness, addiction, homelessness, poverty, and numerous forms of trauma.
Here are just a few examples of the people we’ve helped and the issues to which we’ve responded.
- A 12 year-old girl was unable to continue attending elementary school because of emotional outbursts.
Thankfully, Community Healthlink, Inc.’s “Burncoat Family Center” is able to help dozens of children and families each year so children can reintegrate with their peers and overcome issues that might otherwise continue into adulthood.
- A 46 year-old man who has been homeless and living in a shelter suffers from an illness that causes an infection of the bone. He is told his leg may need to be amputated below the knee.
Thankfully, Community Healthlink, Inc.’s “Medical Respite” program is able provide temporary care for this man and intervenes to arrange his admission to a local rest home. The amputation is averted.
- A few years ago nearly 90 two-and three-year-olds were expelled from local childcare centers due to disruptive behavior.
Thankfully, “Together For Kids”, a collaboration between Community Healthlink, Inc. and numerous other local agencies, offers a solution for children, teachers and parents that helps to drop the expulsion rate to zero. Child care staff can now focus on teaching youngsters rather than correcting inappropriate behaviors.
Community Healthlink, Inc. has long been committed to delivering services that impact our neighbors and our communities. Throughout our history we have been about helping people and families to rebuild their lives and about keeping our communities and our neighborhoods strong and vibrant. It is a responsibility we accept with pride.
Sincerely,
Deborah Ekstrom
President & CEO
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