Using the PACT Model to Navigate the Pandemic
Since March 2020, we have been navigating an unpredictable, delicate, and always changing landscape due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While this
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A New Year — A New You?
January is Mental Wellness Month, which is an excellent place to start. The World Health Organization defines mental wellness as “a state
Breaking the Mold: Challenging Traditional Notions of Readiness in Recovery
When is a client undergoing addiction services or psychiatric care ready to “get back to life?” That’s not only a question clinicians
Parallel Paths: Ellenhorn and Wilderness Programs’ Shared Mission for Self-Efficacy
There are as many wilderness approaches as there are wilderness programs. What binds them together is not simply their innovations in the
Culturally Rooted Indigenous Mental Health Practices and Peer Support
Written by Ellenhorn NY PACT Peer Specialist, Tony Muñoz-Hilliard Peer support, often known as mutual aid, has an enduring history that spans
Celebrating 60 Years of the Community Mental Health Act: Pioneering Compassionate Mental Health Care
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Community Mental Health Act, we reflect on its profound influence on mental health care
The Power of Psychosocial Resources: A Q&A With Dr. Kent Harber
At Ellenhorn, we work with individuals who encounter complex and often extreme events of mind and mood, as well as problematic habits.
“The Crowning Fortune of Purpose” Recordings
On June 23, 2022 Ellenhorn alongside the Menninger Clinic hosted “The Crowning Fortune of Purpose,” a community integration conference focused on helping
An Interview with Ellenhorn’s Director of Pact Support, Miranda Levy
PACT Support at Ellenhorn Ellenhorn, the most robust community-integration program in the United States, serves each client in their own home or
How Ellenhorn’s PACT Model is Built for the Pandemic
At Ellenhorn we use a model called PACT to organize the way we provide care. PACT is the most researched evidence-based model
Christina Brezing, MD, is the new Medical Director of Ellenhorn New York
Dr. Christina Brezing works collaboratively with her clients to achieve their individual goals by developing personalized treatment strategies and integrating the latest