To help clarify a few things that are clearly stated in this order:
- We are not under marshal law, nor will we be. We are being mandated to use common sense.
- Grocery stores, take-out and delivery food services, food pantries, pharmacies, and gas stations will remain open for the duration. If we remember this and don’t panic, there will be plenty of food on the shelves to share.
- Many things are considered “essential services”. You will still have access to your doctors, dentists, mental health professionals, and pharmacists. You will also still have access to car repair, office supplies, home repairs. Our electric service providers, internet providers, postal service, and waste management are all continuing on.
- You are absolutely allowed to go outside, go to parks (just not playgrounds), walk your dog, go cycling, go running (if you like such things!). You can even do this with other people that you are living with. You can even do this and social distance. Going outside is actually spelled out in the mandate.
- You can run errands and help your elderly parents or neighbors.
- Please just use common sense. The government is putting out mandates to be more directive for those who are not using common sense, like still gathering in crowds, traveling for fun, keeping non-essential businesses open. They are not implementing mandates to scare us.
And please remember, our first responders are out there helping, not enforcing some sort of marshal law. Our National Guard is helping to get food to people. Our police and firefighters are continuing to do their jobs. Let them do their jobs and thank them, along with all of our healthcare professionals, for putting the greater good in front of their own well being.
Keep yourself well, even if that means avoiding the news for a while. If you or anyone you know needs help with their mental health during these difficult times, we can still be reached to set up appointments. Otherwise find a way to make a positive contribution on our community whether it is helping to care for friends or making us laugh on social media. We are all in this together.
Peace and Health,
Holly Jedlicka, LISW-S
Executive Director
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Safety Updates - in response to the Stay at Home Order
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- Mental Health providers are considered essential workers, so we are NOT closing our doors.
- Starting Monday, March 23rd we will be providing Teletherapy to all eligible clients to limit the use of our office space. We are encouraging all clients to switch to telehealth services.
- Clients without the option to use Teletherapy services will be addressed on a case by case basis to determine the best solution.
- When visiting the office we are asking all families and clients to wait in their car for the therapist to come get them to assist us in practicing social distancing.
- All Equine assisted psychotherapy sessions and barn visits have been cancelled through April 6th.
- We are requiring everyone entering the office or barn to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer.
- We are disinfecting all surfaces after each client leaves, including in the waiting area.
- We have removed the toys, community puzzle and snacks for the time being.
- We are asking clients and staff to cancel sessions if they think they may be sick, even with a cold. We are waiving late cancel and no show fees for the duration of the pandemic.
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Starting Monday, March 23rd we will be able to provide Teletherapy services through a HIPAA compliant platform called Doxy.me which offers clients video and audio contact with their therapist over the internet.
Health insurance companies have been able to relax guidelines in an effort to make telehealth services available to more people during the pandemic. We are using this techonology as a way to continue to provide therapy services while limiting the use of shared office space.
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May 2nd from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Come to experience the power of Eagala model equine assisted psychotherapy and learning. This is an opportunity for self-growth and to learn something new about mental health and wellness services. This workshop will be hands-on with horses
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May 28th from 4:00 -6:00 pm
If you have always wanted a horse, or if you currently don’t have horses in your life but wish you did, this workshop is for you. Get hands-on experience with horses while learning about these wonderful animals. No riding will be involved in this workshop.
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June 6th from 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Horses have a lot to teach us about our personal power. In this session, the horses (with some help from the human facilitators) will show us how they use authenticity and mindfulness to demonstrate power without relying on dominating others. Participants will explore the difference between passivity, assertiveness and aggression, and will practice making space for their full selves while sharing space with others. No previous equine experience is required. Please communicate any need for accommodation prior to the session.
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Annual Sponsor Highlight: Glenda Childress
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In times like these we turn to gratitude. We are so grateful to Glenda for keeping the barn open for our clients as long as she could. We know those visits will mean even more as we enter a period of waiting.
Thank you Glenda for all of your support now and always.
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