Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Unison celebrates Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day with an educational session for school staff by Dr Kayln Lane (Unison’s Medical Director and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist). Pictured are Ware County school staff and Unison staff releasing balloons in recognition of the 1 in 4 youth who experience mental health issues. For information regarding services available […]
Robert is Acknowledged for His Work
On March 26, 2018, Robert Martin, SE consumer, was a guest in the Supported Employment Steering meeting. He was acknowledged and praised for being motivated to work. While receiving services in Psychosocial Rehab groups, he decided he wanted to work. He was referred to SE and immediately found a job cooking at Ryan’s Restaurant. Robert’s […]
Janet Carter Retires from Unison BH
Unison Behavioral Health is pleased to recognize Janett Carter for her many years of dedicated service as Unison’s Clinical Director. Janett officially retired on February 28th and is looking forward to spending some well-deserved quality time with her family. She started her career in February 1990 as secretary typist with Glynn County Department of Family […]
Go Grounded Yoga
Unison’s Ware Child & Adolescent staff, Sarah Bowman and Brooke Rumker (they are the ladies in the first photo) recently attended Go Grounded yoga training for youth to teach youth mindfulness activities through guided meditation, mantra meditation and yoga. These techniques will be used with youth to divert negative thoughts to focusing on the joy […]
Ware C&A Christmas for the Kids!
Unison’s Ware Child & Adolescent team send a special thank you to Georgia Physicians South, Fitzgerald Family Eye care (Douglas), Georgia State Patrol, Nature Gifts (St Simons) and Unison staff for their generous donations. Unison appreciates those that contributed to make this Christmas extra special for over 75 youth in the community.
Staff Represent Unison at a Variety of Events in the Community
Sarah Thrift Bowman with Unison’s Ware C&A Clinic provided a presentation to students at Wacona Elementary 5th graders about her awesome career at Unison! Career Day was held at Wacona Elementary on 10/31/17. Laneshia Sellers Wallace with Unison’s Ware C&A Clinic provided a presentation to parents and students at Memorial Drive Elementary Honor’s Assembly about […]
Steven L Jackson Community Service Award
The Accountability Court team was awarded the Steven L Jackson Community service Award at the annual Judges Luncheon. This was a complete surprise to our team. This award is given to persons who have gone over and above the call of duty to impact their community. Judge Gills said this was a unanimous decision between […]
Overdose Awareness Day
On August 21st, Unison recognized International Overdose Awareness Day by holding a balloon release in Mary Street Park. Purple balloons were released in memory of those who have died due to an overdose and silver balloons were released in honor of those in recovery.
Family Therapy: What are the Benefits and Goals
If you’ve recently made the decision to seek professional help for your family, then you’ve already taken a big step toward solving your issues. Maybe you are struggling with addictions, depression, or eating disorders. Maybe you and your family are dealing with a serious, chronic health issue together. Or, you may need to address issues […]
Depression in Teenagers: Signs and Symptoms
Teen depression is on the rise. As of 2015, nearly 3 million young people, aged 12 to 17, were treated for some type of severe depressive episode. Recent reports have also shown that females are almost four times as likely to suffer from clinical depression as males.