Responding to COVID-19 and How You Can Help

May 2020 E-Newsletter

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

1 in 5 adults lives with mental illness

1 in 6 children age 2–8 years old has a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder

#EndTheStigma

#LVFProud

Services Continue During COVID-19 Pandemic

Lenape Valley Foundation remains committed to keeping our staff, the people we serve, and the community at large as healthy and safe as possible during these challenging times. We are also committed to providing therapy to our consumers without interruption, and we know that this time is difficult for everyone, especially those with mental health issues and intellectual disabilities.

Lenape Valley Foundation's services are needed now more than ever. Our programs are operating in a limited and/or remote (video/phone) capacity. All of our crisis services continue to remain open and operational, and some services have been adjusted to minimize the spread of illness. Individuals in need of an appointment or walk-in service should contact their provider if they have not been contacted prior to their appointment. As always, our crisis hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-499-7455.

We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. Be sure to visit our Facebook page for information & resources.

FiRST Responder Support Talkline

Expanded to Frontline Healthcare Workers

FiRST (First Responder Support Team) recently announced that it is extending availability to support any member of the frontline healthcare community. The COVID pandemic has led to overwhelmingly stressful conditions (both at work and at home) for those in the healthcare field. FiRST is available 24/7/356 to listen and provide caring support if you are struggling to manage difficult thoughts and feelings.

Our volunteer call-takers are a group of active and retired first responders who are trained to offer confidential peer support on a variety of issues (job stress, family issues, financial concerns, drug/alcohol issues, etc.).

Calls are routed through the Lenape Valley Foundation crisis service. Once you identify that you are calling to reach FiRST, you will be transferred to the volunteer on-call. This is not limited to those who live or work in Bucks County.

Help Our Consumers Through the Amazon Wish List

Our community members experiencing mental health issues and intellectual disabilities need our services and staff now more than ever. We developed an Amazon Wish List to help individuals in several of our programs, and to ease the burden the current crisis has created for so many. We thank you for considering a purchase and for your generosity!

Click here to view the Wish List and donate needed items >

*Be sure to select the Lenape Valley Foundation Gift Registry address when shipping*

#GivingTuesdayNow on May 5

#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

Consider supporting Lenape Valley Foundation on this important day for nonprofit organozations around the world!

Donate Online

Golf Outing Rescheduled for August 10, 2020

Lenape Valley Foundation has rescheduled its annual Golf Outing for Monday, August 10, 2020. The event will be held at Doylestown Country Club. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and we are accepting golfer registrations, auction items and donations.

For information, visit www.lenapevf.org/golf.

PPE and Mask Donations Accepted for LVF Essential Workers

Lenape Valley Foundation is accepting PPE (gloves, masks, gowns, face shields) and cloth mask donations. If you are making masks or have PPE available, please consider donating to LVF's essential employees! Donations can be delivered/mailed to our Doylestown site at 500 North West Street. Thank you in advance!