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#FamilyExtended: Mark’s Long-Lost Dad

Every other Saturday, Mark sets his alarm a little earlier. Eager to get out the door – but never forgetting his pocket white-board – he makes his way to meet Benjamin. Mark and Benjamin met through the Senior Visitors Program. Of all the resources that Mental Health...

Helping Lonely Seniors in Our Community

In our own hometown, MHAF is meeting the needs of an important population. Depression is the most common mental health problem that older adults deal with as they age, and the loneliness that many seniors feel is a major reason why 20% of all deaths by suicide occur...

#FamilyExtended: Tyler Gets Another Grandfather

Fishing. That’s always the activity of choice when 9-year-old Tyler gets together with Bill. Tyler’s mom – Jennifer — had been homeschooling her three kids. Their current study focused on community service. They looked through the options, and when Tyler heard...