Support for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
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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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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(This commentary originally appeared in the New Hampshire Bulletin on October 5, 2023.) by Suzanne Gaetjens-Oleson, CEO Northern Human Services On June 6, Gov. Chris Sununu signed Executive Order 2023-04, which directs the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services to work together to create curriculum guidelines addressing the potential negative…
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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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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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Northern Human Services CEO, Suzanne Gaetjens-Oleson will welcome special guest speaker Karen Willett on Thursday, August 31 for the sixth installment of R.I.S.E. (Resilience. Inspiration. Support. Empowerment.), a monthly virtual gathering for family members, caregivers, and individuals connected to the developmental services community. Ms. Willett is the program director for Northern’s Family-Centered Early Supports and…
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The R.I.S.E. group is for families and caregivers and individuals who experience an intellectual/developmental disability. Each month we feature a different program, and offer ample time to connect with families. Join Northern Human Service’s CEO, Suzannne Gaetjens-Oleson on July 27 to learn about Employment Services. Special guest speaker is Jessica Smith, program director for employment…
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Join us next Thursday, June 29*. This month’s topic is our Participated Directed & Managed Services program. Registration is appreciated, but not required to attend. https://bit.ly/RISE-June29.
Parents and caregivers of individuals who experience a developmental disability are invited to join Northern Human Service’s CEO Suzanne Gaetjens-Oleson, COO (Developmental Disability), Liz Charles, and the Executive Director of Community Support Network, Ellen McCahon as we talk about upcoming changes at the Bureau of Developmental Services. What is R.I.S.E.? R.I.S.E. (Resilience. Inspiration. Support. Empowerment)…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To help spread awareness, Northern Human Services (NHS) is collaborating with several area school districts to present a free screening of the documentary film, Anxious Nation. A free screening of the film will be held on May 10 at the White Mountains Regional High School in Whitefield; May 23…
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