What do superheroes and psychological well being group suppliers have in widespread?
Perseverance, resilience, energy, braveness and caring, stated officers on the Wyoming County Psychological Well being Division. These qualities had been on show just lately in the course of the annual Psychological Well being Month Recognition Breakfast.
Greater than 75 individuals working within the psychological well being subject gathered for the primary time in two years on the occasion, organizers stated in a information launch. They celebrated their skills and refueled with meals and wellness methods.
These receiving particular recognition this yr included:
n David Pfalzer from Spectrum Well being and Human Companies was honored because the Excellent Group Supplier.
Pfalzer is devoted to offering high quality psychiatric care to the agricultural group, officers stated, and is constantly prepared to take time and hear with compassion and understanding.
n Tricia Janes from Attica Central Colleges was honored because the Excellent Youth and Household Advocate. Janes was acknowledged for compassionate assist of kids and households, her resourcefulness, and her real and respectful angle towards all she serves.
n Sabrina Pragle was acknowledged as Excellent Group Member, for her efforts to bust stigma surrounding psychological sickness and chemical dependence, and inspiring help-seeking behaviors. The award additionally acknowledged her optimistic instance, which brings out one of the best in others.
n Joan Petzen, who just lately retired from Cornell Cooperative Extension, was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to our agricultural group, her efforts to study and promote psychological wellness and asking for assist, and fostering interdependence amongst group members.
n Friends Collectively of Wyoming County acquired the Excellent Group Group Award for making a protected area for studying, socializing and understanding, practising kindness and selling wellness and restoration in our group.
“Our superheroes in Wyoming County will not be recognizable by their capes, however by the kindheartedness with which they serve,” officers stated. “The Wyoming County Psychological Well being Division is grateful to all who observe compassion and assist the restoration course of.” For extra data on psychological wellness, contact the Wyoming County Psychological Well being Division at (585) 786-8871.