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Support for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

National Case Management Week, Oct. 8-14

October 8-14 is National Case Management Week. Our service coordinators (and those in similar roles) are so important to our organization and the individuals and families we provide services to and support in the community. Join us in celebrating the great work they do! (Click on the individual pictures to see full size).    …
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Announcing our ‘Wall of Thanks’

We are thankful for our amazing staff who bring their best to work every day. To help recognize our staff we’ve created a “Wall of Thanks,” to acknowledge our incredible, dedicated, and long-standing staff across the organization. New staff will be added to the “wall” on Thursdays. To nominate someone, please send an email to…
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Will O’Brien Receives Direct Support Professional of the Year

It is not often that a person dedicates so much of who they are and what they prioritize in their life to meet the needs of others. Congratulation to William O’Brien, a community integrator with Northern Human Services for more than 23 years, who is the 2023 Direct Support Professional of the Year! Will, received…
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September is Direct Support Professional Appreciation Month

Join us in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our direct support professional staff across Northern Human Services. This month we are highlighting staff on our social media accounts (FB, Instagram, and LinkedIn). We would not be able to meet our mission to assist people affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and related disorders…
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Looking for a Rewarding Career?

Northern Human Services is excited to announce a Conway-area Job Fair on Friday, September 23 from 2-6 PM. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide onsite interviews. Open positions include finance, administration, information technology and direct support professionals. We hope to see you there!  

A stage with black background and five spotlights shining on the text Staff Spotlight Jaime-Rose Kelly

Meet Jaime-Rose Kelly

Staff Spotlight continues with Jaime-Rose Kelly, a clinical supervisor who recently celebrated five years with Northern Human Services. NHS: What do you like most about the work you do? Jaime-Rose: I feel like my work is more of a calling than a job. I like walking the tough journeys alongside clients, many of whom do…
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five spotlights on a stage with the words Staff Spotlight, Cindy Lapointe

Meet Cindy Lapointe

Let’s meet Cindy Lapointe, a program director who has dedicated 30 years to working for Northern Human Services NHS: What do you like most about the work you do? Cindy: First and foremost, I believe in what we do and the mission of the agency. Second, I cherish and appreciate the hard working people I…
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Friday Thoughts: Notice the Good

Have you ever take time to consider the positive impacts you make as you go through your days?  We can all perseverate on what we did that wasn’t perfect — that is one of the biggest energy vampires there is. How often do you let yourself observe and absorb the warm feeling you get when…
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close up of a laptop comuter with hands typing by a window with afternoon sun. Friday Thoughts Ubuntu: 'I am because we are' with Suzanne Gaetjens-Oleson, LCMHC CEO of Northern Human Services

Friday Thoughts: Ubuntu

Last weekend I was thinking about how grateful I was to be able to get some extra time at home working in my garden — definitely my happy place. I was also thinking a great deal about the rift in our Nation, especially as many gathered to celebrate our united independence. It is so important…
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Theatrical Curtin with a spotlight and a headshot of a woman with the words Staff Spotlight, Mandi Emery Family Support/Intake Coordinator

Celebrating Milestones

Let’s spend a few minutes with Mandi Emery, a family support coordinator with Northern Human Services. Mandi celebrates her 16th year with NHS this month. NHS: What do you like most about the work you do? Mandi: I love the work I do here at NHS. I have the opportunity on a daily basis to…
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