Childhood is extremely important for a person’s development and will have a lasting impact on a child’s adulthood. What happens during the first 17-18 years of a person’s life leaves a map of what their future may look like. During this time, children experience very little control of the world around them. Most of the …
The Friends of NorthKey (“The Friends”) are honored to announce the awardees of its 1st Annual Friends of NorthKey Scholarship Program. For many of individuals and families in our Northern Kentucky community, pursuing higher education is not an option for them for a variety of reasons, but The Friends wanted to change that. For the …
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In continuing with the celebration of The Friends of NorthKey’s 50th Anniversary, The Friends would like to recognize one of its founding members that has been intimately involved in fulfilling The Friends’ mission for 50 years with the 2020 Friends of NorthKey Ray of Hope Award. That member is Mrs. Mary Wirtz. Mary was …
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Supporting a community does not necessarily mean that you must be a member of it, and this is true for the LGBTQ+ community. Being an ally and showing support goes a long way in creating a positive environment for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Due to discrimination and micro-aggressions, many members of the LGBTQ+ community …
Written by: Abby Chamberlin, Mobile Response Care Coordination Team Member In the United States, some federal, state, and local laws have been enacted that offer protections against discrimination on the basis of gender identity as well as sexual orientation. However, despite these laws, LGBTQ+ people are often discriminated against in a variety of settings in …
The LGBTQ+ community includes over 11 million people living in the United States. Being LGBTQ+ does not mean that a person is suffering from a mental illness, it means that they either identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, or another sexual identity. Due to many factors including, homophobia, transphobia, and societal stigma, members …
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NorthKey Community Care is excited to announce some changes to our Board of Directors. Susan Edelen, who has served as our Board Chair for the past three years is transitioning from her position, and will remain an active member of our board. Jim Thelen, has been named our newest Board Chair, a position he has …
Each year NorthKey holds an annual Employee Appreciation and Recognition event to spotlight all of our great staff achievements from the previous fiscal year. The awards given out each year are: Administrative Achievement, Clinical Achievement, Rookie of the Year, Team Spirit, and Quality Achievement. Our staff nominates their peers for these awards that they believe …
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Deciding to begin attending therapy for any mental health or substance use issue is a big step in any recovery. The first visit with a therapist, or any healthcare provider, can feel scary, stressful, and overwhelming. Navigating all the paperwork and questions can also feel extremely stressful. As with most new events, it can be …
Anxiety is a common mental health issue in teens and adults. Life experiences that may cause above average stress can trigger symptoms of anxiety, such as an important exam, job interview, big meeting, or public speaking. Having stress during those situations is perfectly common, and sometimes those big events can trigger anxiety and it will …
