David Cornell remembered for his leadership; search and rescue efforts By Gwendolyn Craig Another member of the forest ranger force died by suicide on Friday, the second in just over a year. David M. Cornell, assistant director of the … [Read more...] about DEC mourns second ranger death by suicide
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Taking Stock of Housing: ‘Housing is health’
The struggles are intertwined, say public health employees By Tim Rowland At a time when he should have been enjoying retirement and a permanent retirement home, Gene Hoffman was taking a job with the town highway crew and living in an RV, … [Read more...] about Taking Stock of Housing: ‘Housing is health’
Facing a mental health crisis head on
Advocates create new programs, services to address gaps for those in need By Sara Foss Earlier this year, the Mental Health Association in Essex County ramped up its “sunshine call” program. These calls, made by trained staff, go out … [Read more...] about Facing a mental health crisis head on
A magical, healing place
Wiawaka Center for Women soothes with nature, community By Tamara Wilm Johnson I had to make a radical change. Therapy and treatments hadn’t eliminated the mental and physical pain that lingered due to some traumatic events I had … [Read more...] about A magical, healing place