“One of the things that we have heard repeatedly when doing focus groups with clients is that they really want to interact with people who are their peers. That's really something that is missing for them. They want to talk to people who remember the things that they remember– that is one thing that we're still trying to tackle.”
“We have learned we cannot just work with immigrants and refugees for them to be successful; we need to work with the whole community.”
For the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to grapple with their mental healthcare in the same way they often do with their physical healthcare. Perhaps, as a result, more people in Fort Wayne are amplifying their voices and coping tools for working through mental health challenges.
“Students are already empowered. To be able to help them tap into that—that, to me, is joy.”
“With the holiday bustle of gatherings, comes mourning for many.”
A former baker in Mexico, Carlos Peña, and his daughter, Judith, share the vision behind their family-owned grocery store, Zion.
The second annual Dog Days of Autumn seeks to celebrate how pets improve mental health—and to create a welcoming space for human interaction.
When the pandemic forced Fort Wayne schools to move to virtual learning models, students, families, and teachers alike had to get creative and collaborate to support young English Language Learners.
After a tumultuous 2020, mental health professionals and grieving residents share stories of loss, resilience, and remembering the deceased.
Australian-born rap artist "Sankofa" shares the story behind his work—and the creative fire he's found in Fort Wayne.
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