Dover Behavioral Health System

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Jen for being our Team Player Tuesday winner this week! Jen consistently exceeds expectations, offering exceptional support to both staff and patients. Her dedication and positive attitude strengthen our team every single day.

Thank you, Jen, for your outstanding commitment and teamwork. We’re grateful for you.

05/28/2026

We are excited to recognize Tera as our Employee of the Month for May, celebrating her dedication and exceptional work ethic. Always punctual and consistently willing to go the extra mile, she embodies the teamwork and commitment that help our organization thrive.

Thank you, Tera, for your steady effort and positive approach, no matter the challenge.

05/20/2026

Recap to Team Player Tuesday! We’re proud to recognize Doug from our Activity Therapy Department. Doug consistently demonstrates outstanding teamwork, bringing positivity, dedication and unwavering support that truly make a difference each and every day. Thank you, Doug, for everything you do!

05/15/2026

Team Player Tuesday Spotlight! Congratulations to this week’s winner, Jordan. Jordan consistently goes above and beyond to support his teammates and is always ready to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. His teamwork, reliability and positive attitude make a meaningful impact every single day.

Thank you, Jordan, for everything you do, your efforts truly don’t go unnoticed!

05/13/2026

Happy to the incredible team that makes healing possible every day. In behavioral health, healing takes many forms through compassion in every conversation, patience in the most difficult moments and the hope you help restore in the lives of those we serve.

To our nurses, social workers, therapists, physicians, mental health technicians, dietary and environmental services teams, support staff, administration and every team member working behind the scenes: thank you for showing up with empathy, strength and unwavering dedication. Your work changes lives every single day.

This week, we celebrate you, the people who make recovery, healing and hope possible.

05/12/2026

As National Nurses Week comes to a close, we pause to honor the extraordinary nurses whose compassion, strength and dedication transform lives every day. Your commitment brings comfort, healing and renewed hope to patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. The challenges you face are immense, yet the impact of your work is immeasurable.

To our remarkable nursing team and to nurses everywhere, thank you for your unwavering care, your resilience and the countless lives you touch. We appreciate you this week and every week.

05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a moment for all of us to recognize that caring for our mental well‑being is just as essential as tending to our physical health. Every person faces challenges at some point in life and no one should have to navigate them alone.

This month, let’s commit to checking in with ourselves and with the people around us. Take a pause when you need one, listen with compassion and remember that reaching out for support is a genuine act of strength. When we stand together and work to break down the stigma surrounding mental health, we build resilience rooted in understanding, empathy and shared strength.

If you or someone you care about needs guidance, resources like Dover Behavioral Health are available to walk alongside you on the path toward healing and recovery. By supporting one another, we can foster hope, compassion and a community where wellness is truly within reach. https://bit.ly/4u1PJVW

05/05/2026

Please join us in recognizing Tyrell as this week’s Team Player Tuesday winner! Thank you, Tyrell, for taking pride in your work, supporting your teammates and consistently maintaining a positive attitude. Your dedication and commitment to teamwork do not go unnoticed, we truly appreciate everything you do!

05/04/2026

Last week, we celebrated Patient Experience Week! At Dover Behavioral Health, we’re committed to delivering compassionate, patient centered care every day. This week, we proudly recognize the individuals who make that possible, our dedicated team members who put patients at the heart of every decision, every interaction and every moment of care.

Thank you to our incredible staff for creating a safe, supportive and healing environment for those we serve. Your compassion truly makes a difference.

04/30/2026

We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and the meaningful support it brings to our patients. Pet therapy is more than just a visit, it’s comfort, connection and a powerful boost to healing. We look forward to the positive impact this program will continue to have on our patients as they move forward on their journeys toward wellness.

After a pause in regular programming, PAWS for People officially resumed its pet therapy visits at Dover Behavioral Health, bringing comfort, connection and emotional support back to the patients and staff. Dover Behavioral Health provides a full continuum of behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults. It offers inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient programs and partial hospitalization services, all designed to support individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges. The return of pet therapy enhances these services by adding a unique form of emotional support that has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation.

Dedicated PAWS team, Martha Timlin & Erte, participated in the reopening. Erte, a very handsome, Briard pup, has a gentle demeanor and an intuitive connection to people, and he quickly became a source of comfort for everyone. For many patients, interactions with therapy animals can serve as a bridge --- helping them open up emotionally, engage more fully in treatment, and experience moments of calm amid difficult circumstances.

As PAWS for People continues to expand it reach, partnerships like the one with Dover Behavioral Health highlight the vital role that pet therapy plays in mental health care. With Dover Behavioral Health employees like Robert Bond and Mr. Doug, and with teams like Martha & Erte leading the way, the program’s return signals a renewed commitment to compassionate, comprehensive healing.