Scranton Counseling Center Supported by the TEGNA Foundation The Scranton Counseling Center was awarded a $4,500 grant from the TEGNA Foundation to purchase supplies for our Possibilities Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. Possibilities is a program that inspires and assists members with mental health experiences to learn or relearn necessary skills to reach their goals. The funds will be used to purchase an interactive smartboard and other supplies that will enhance the learning programs for our consumers. Thank you TEGNA Foundation for your support!
Scranton Counseling Center Receives Grant Scranton Counseling Center (SCC) has been awarded a $300,000, 3-year grant from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation, in collaboration with the Moses Taylor Foundation and AllOne Foundation and Charities. This grant will support the expansion of SCC’s Employee Assistance Program, providing counseling to our direct-service staff as well as focusing on physical wellness, mindfulness and professional training for non-direct service staff. With over 260 employees, Scranton Counseling Center serves over 9,000 consumers in Lackawanna, Susquehanna and surrounding counties each year. Staff often suffer from compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout. It is our goal with this grant to provide the tools necessary for all staff to live healthier lives, reduce stress and burnout, and have the opportunity to grow through attending in-house seminars. We are very thankful for the NEPA Health Care Foundation for recognizing the importance of providing employee mental and behavioral health services and for this grant which will allow us to impact the lives of all our staff.
Scranton Counseling Center Drives Change with New Subaru Scranton Counseling Center (SCC) was awarded grants from the Moses Taylor Foundation and MileOneCares, the philanthropic arm of MotorWorld|MileOne Autogroup, to purchase a 2025 Subaru Legacy for SCC’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. Since this is a fully community-based program, ACT team members will use the car to travel to consumer appointments. ACT is a way of delivering a full range of services to people who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness. ACT’s goal is to give consumers adequate community care and to help them have a life that is not dominated by their mental illness. With ACT, consumers get help taking care of all their needs to maintain a happy, healthy and safe life in the community. This includes a full range of services, such as medication management, medical oversight, therapy, drug and alcohol treatment, peer support, vocational and educational counseling, housing support, crisis services and any other services that would be beneficial and desired by the consumer. Pictured L to R: Janice Mecca, ACT Program Director and Doug Hein, SCC Director of Development. We are very thankful to MileOneCares and the Moses Taylor Foundation for their continued support of our programs and staff.
Scranton Counseling Center to Host Raffle Scranton Counseling Center will be hosting a raffle for Kalahari rooms and waterpark tickets. Tickets go on sale Monday August 5th through Thursday September 19th, with the drawing on Friday September 20th at 10 AM.
Scranton Counseling Center New Psychological Assessment Hire Scranton Counseling Center recently hired Dr. Allison to provide Psychological Assessment services. Dr. Allison is a licensed psychologist and a graduate of Marywood University. She enjoys a variety of work-related activities including providing psychotherapy and psychological assessment for many types of presenting issues and engages in supervision of psychological trainees. She also has specialized training and experience in the treatment of serious mental illness and is a big proponent of the recovery model. Prior to joining the Scranton Counseling Center team, Dr. Allison worked at a community mental health agency outside of Kansas City, Missouri.
The Scranton Counseling Center Launches Crisis Unit The Scranton Counseling Center marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of its Crisis Receiving Stabilization Unit on January 5th, 2024. This facility represents a crucial advancement in mental health care for Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties, providing both overnight and crisis residential support for adults in a secure environment for up to 72 hours. The center specializes in delivering immediate crisis counseling and creating personalized safety plans, catering to adults from the mentioned counties. The emphasis on direct and personalized care reflects the center’s commitment to addressing mental health concerns promptly and effectively. Importantly, the center adopts a no-appointment-necessary approach, eliminating barriers to access and ensuring individuals can seek immediate support during times of crisis. This proactive stance aligns with the center’s dedication to making mental health services readily available, underscoring the importance of timely assistance for those in need. The launch of this facility signifies not only a significant step forward in mental health care but also a tangible commitment to fostering a responsive and accessible support system within the community.
Scranton Counselor Center Receives Donations Scranton Counseling Center recently received a $10,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support the Center’s ongoing employee training and professional development. From left: Pete Danchak, Regional President, PNC Bank; Angela Ferri, Assistant Vice President, PNC Bank; Dr. Sarah Wodder, President and CEO, Scranton Counseling Center; Douglas Hein, Director of Development, Scranton Counseling Center; and Kevin Rogers, Senior Vice President, PNC Bank. Furthermore, The Moses Taylor Foundation has awarded Scranton Counseling Center a grant in the amount of $132,300 to help purchase seven Subaru Legacy sedans to be used by staff in the Center’s Blended Case Management Program. From left: Lisa Savero-Mooney, Moses Taylor Foundation Program Officer; Danielle Breslin, Moses Taylor Foundation President and CEO; Dr. Sarah Wodder, Scranton Counseling Center President and CEO; Douglas Hein, Scranton Counseling Center Director of Development; and Nick Deneen, Scranton Counseling Center Director of Case Management.
Scranton Counseling Receives Donation from NET Credit Union Scranton Counseling Center recently received a $2,250 donation from NET Credit Union to purchase employee protective equipment for the Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Unit. From left: Clarence Baltrusaitis, CEO, NET Credit Union; Dr. Sarah Wodder, President and CEO, Scranton Counseling Center; Douglas Hein, Director of Development, Scranton Counseling Center; and Marc Michalowski, CIO, NET Credit Union.
Scranton Counseling Center Receives Donation Scranton Counseling Center recently received a $25,000 grant from The Margaret Briggs Foundation to help fund the Center’s blight remediation / parking lot construction capital project. From left: Kevin Rogers, The Margaret Briggs Foundation; Dr. Sarah Wodder, President and CEO, Scranton Counseling Center; and Douglas Hein, Director of Development, Scranton Counseling Center.
