Arbor Vitae Behavioral Health

10/24/2026

💚🌳 A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way! 🌳💚

Arbor Vitae Behavioral Health was proud to be represented by Zech Howard, PMHNP-BC, at the Wallenpaupack Area High School Health Fair! 🧠✨

One of the most heartwarming parts of the day was watching students participate in our “Need a Compliment? Take One. Have a Compliment? Leave One” activity. 💛

What started as a simple opportunity to spread kindness turned into something pretty amazing! The students filled our display with colorful Post-it notes, writing words of encouragement, positivity, and support for one another to read or take when they needed a little boost.

Seeing how eager these students were to lift each other up was truly inspiring! 🥹💚 Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference, and these students reminded us just how powerful kindness can be.

🌿 We're also excited to share that Zech is now accepting referrals for students to receive psychiatric services right at school through our collaboration with Wallenpaupack Area School District! Making mental health care more accessible to students and families is another meaningful step toward our mission of inspiring healing and growth.

A huge thank you to Wallenpaupack Area High School for welcoming us and to the students who reminded us that kindness, connection, and encouragement are powerful tools for mental wellness! 💚

09/11/2026

💜🩵 Today, September 10, is World Su***de Prevention Day, and September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. 💜🩵

The iceberg is an important reminder: what we see on the surface may be only a small part of what someone is carrying underneath. A person can smile, work, go to school, care for their family, and appear “okay” while privately struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loneliness, hopelessness, or thoughts of su***de.

Warning signs don’t always look like sadness. Changes in behavior, withdrawal, sleep changes, hopelessness, increased substance use, self-harm, giving things away, or a sudden unexplained calm deserve our attention. Ask directly. Listen without judgment. Take concerns seriously.

🌳 At Arbor Vitae Behavioral Health, we are here to help before, during, and after difficult seasons.
Our team provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management, psychotherapy, and ongoing mental health support for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Reaching out for help is a meaningful first step. 🌳

**If you or someone you love is in crisis, help is available 24/7:**

💜🩵 Call or text 988 — free, confidential crisis support, 24/7/365. 💜🩵

📍 Wayne County: 1-833-557-3224 — 24/7 walk-in/mobile crisis services

📍 Pike County: 570-296-6126 — 24/7 walk-in/mobile crisis services

🚨 For an immediate life-threatening emergency, call **911** or go to the nearest emergency department.

You never truly know what someone may be carrying. Be kind. Stay connected. Ask the question.

There is hope. There is help. Your life matters. 💚

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09/02/2026

🌿 We’re excited to announce our August Employee of the Month — Zechariah Howard, PMHNP-BC!💚

Zechariah brings so much to Arbor Vitae—an incredible passion for his work, compassion for his patients, a smile that lights up the room, and a laugh you can’t help but join in on!

His ability to connect with **children, adolescents, and their families** is truly special, and we are especially excited to see the impact he will make through our partnership with the Wallenpaupack Area School District.

Zechariah, we are so grateful you’re part of this team and can’t wait to see what comes next. Congratulations—you deserve this!🌳💚

08/06/2026

Better late than never! 💚

We owe everyone a small apology for our delayed Employee of the Month spotlight. July was a busy month filled with growth, serving our clients, and all the wonderful things that come with life at Arbor Vitae—but one recognition was far too important to miss.

Please join us in celebrating our July Employee of the Month, Elaine Rogai, LAPC! 🌿

07/21/2026

STERLING PEDIATRIC WALK-IN CARE -- Need care when your child's provider is closed or can't accommodate a same-day appointment? We treat patients birth to 18 years old for non-life-threatening issues such as colds, earaches, belly pain, and minor injuries. Visit www.wmchc.net for approximate wait times.

07/02/2026

🇺🇸 **Holiday Office Closure Notice** 🇺🇸

In observance of Independence Day, **Arbor Vitae Behavioral Health's administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3.**

Please note that **our office staff and phones will be unavailable** during this time. **Some clinicians may still maintain previously scheduled appointments**, so if you have an existing appointment, please follow the instructions provided by your clinician.

As our nation celebrates **250 years of America's founding**, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve this wonderful community each day.

From all of us at Arbor Vitae Behavioral Health, we wish you and your loved ones a **healthy, safe, and meaningful Fourth of July!** ❤️🤍💙

We'll resume normal administrative business hours following the holiday.

06/25/2026

06/14/2026

💚 June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Mental health affects everyone, yet too many men continue to suffer in silence due to stigma, fear, or the belief that they have to "tough it out" alone.

At Arbor Vitae Behavioral Health, we want men to know that asking for help is not a sign of weakness—it is a sign of courage. Strength is found in reaching out, speaking up, and allowing yourself the support needed to heal and grow.

This month, we encourage you to:
🌱 Check in on the men in your life
🌱 Start meaningful conversations
🌱 Prioritize your own mental well-being
🌱 Remember that seeking support is an act of strength

The statistics remind us why this conversation matters, but behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story that deserves compassion and understanding.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you do not have to face it alone. Arbor Vitae Behavioral Health is here to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a safe and supportive environment.

05/26/2026

Pike County Career Center Hosting “Spring Fling” Multi-Employer Job Fair
https://waynepikenews.com/pike-county-career-center-hosting-spring-fling-multiemployer-job-fair-p15388-178.htm