02/17/12
LifeShare NH Child Services Offers Educational Services
LifeShare offers a variety of educational services to meet the need of students who are having trouble in school and also have either legal or mental health issues. These services are short term in nature and designed to help the child become integrated back into a school community.
For more information please contact: Missy Long, Director of Therapeutic Day Treatment at 603 644 6955
02/06/12
LifeShare Participates in Transition Fair at Pinkerton Academy
On January 30,2012 Val Weider, Heather Stice, TJ West and Alyssa Richard were proud to represented LifeShare at the Transition Fair at Pinkerton Academy.
The event provided the opportunity for families of individuals who are turning 21 years of age to learn about all of the various services that exist. It was not only an informative evening, but also a time to rekindle old relationships and create new ones.
All of the staff in the Hampstead Office would like to thank Region Ten and Pinkerton Academy for inviting us to participate in the Transition Fair as it is such a meaningful event for families.
01/23/12
LifeShare Dover Day Program has a full schedule of activities lined up for the next few weeks.
What better way to beat the winter blues than with an Art Show? LifeShare folks in Region 8 will soon be proudly displaying their art along with their photos taken in the community at their Spring 2012 Art Show. We are excited to showcase the many talents that will contribute to this event to be held in March. Stay tuned for an announcement on the location and date of this event.
On the January 25th, LifeShare Individuals and Staff have organized an ice skating outing at the Exeter rink. Skate on by and join in the fun.
Stickers East Bowling Alley is having a canned food drive for a local charity and has made LifeShare a generous offer. Anyone from our group who donates 3 canned goods during the week of January 30th, may bowl for free. Thank you Stickers East Bowling Alley and to all for participating in such an important cause.
Jan 24th from 11-12 LifeShare is hosting an arts and craft activity at Me an Ollie’s in Portsmouth. Stop on by and lend your creativity and talent to group. It is sure to be an imaginative and inspired time.
01/20/12
Region 8 Says Good Bye to 2011 with the Addition of New Activites
Rounding out 2011, Region Eight’s Day program added many new activities and volunteer opportunities for our individuals such as; participating in indoor soccer and volunteering with Meals on Wheels in Dover and Seabrook. We are goal is to reach out and work with Meals on Wheels Hampton. Another exciting venture is the addition is a group photography class in anticipation of the upcoming Spring 2012 Art Show!
01/05/12
NH Child Services-
LifeShare Counseling Center Services Offered
Mental Health Services are provided in the form of group and individual treatment to children, teens and adults. These services are holistic in nature and solution focused.
Services may also address crisis intervention and stabilization.
Court Mandated Services are offered in the areas of mental health, anger management, substance abuse education, violence prevention, trauma informed therapy, and parenting skills.
Substance Abuse Counselingis offered to those people with a dual diagnosis and with a focus on relapse prevention.
Trauma Focused Treatmentis offered to those survivors of violence, domestic violence and with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Personal GrowthLife Coaching is offered to those individuals who want to make changes in lives in order to reach their personal goals.
Information and Appointments
Call 603-625-8825 to schedule an appointment or contact Kathy Chouinard at ext. 237 for more information.
Payment
Currently we accept Medicaid Healthy Kids Gold and Access Blue, Blue Choice, HMO Blue New England (NH, ME, CT). A sliding scale is available. Please call Kathy for current insurance information.
01/05/12
NH Region 10
The Hampstead office would like to share a success story that is a true testament to LifeShare’s motto, “Real Life for Real People,”where LifeShare believes that the community should be open to people of all abilities.
Over the past few months one of our life coaches has been helping a young woman acclimate to her community. She experiences difficulties while engaged in social situations, and her team has asked that LifeShare provide assistance with this. In a short time this young woman has not only adjusted to being in a professional work environment of a town hall, but also learned work related skills, taken pride in her accomplishments and developed relationships in the community. The appreciation she continually receives from those she is in contact with has overflowed into the Hampstead office via e-mails and a letter addressed to the Board of Selectmen.
12/09/11
THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
LifeShare Staff Give All Year Long!
The minute the last ornament was placed on the tree, the first one was taken off.
LifeShare staff give of themselves every single day to assist those they work with and it is obvious that the giving and caring certainly doesn’t stop at the Holidays. In searching for way to bring the Season’s cheer to the kids they support, LifeShare staff came up with a way to spread Holiday cheer and give back.
This year 40 ornaments adorn the Christmas tree at LifeShare.
These ornaments which were handcrafted by LifeShare Child Services staff and are available for a $20 donation.
All the proceeds from the ornaments will be used to benefit the children whose names appear on the ornaments. For these children there is no abundance of holiday gifts at home and without the generosity of the staff and of those who chose an ornament, they might otherwise have no gifts for the Holiday. We are fortunate to give at this time of year in the spirit of the season and we receive so much more by experiencing the joy of sharing and caring.
11/09/11
LifeShare congratulates Dawn Stanwood in her promotion to Program Manager for Region 8 services.
Dawn brings to her new position years of dedication and hard work. She is a role model to staff and has the energy needed to inspire others. It is our pleasure to have her working as part of the LifeShare Team as she specializes in group activities, employment opportunities, and organizing schedules. Congratualtions Dawn!
11/07/11
LifeShare is proud to announce the expansion of our Region 7 Adult Services Team!
After 2 years as a LifeCoach with LIfeShare, Pam Brochu-Wentworth has accepted the position as Program Manager. Pam will assist in the coordination of day programs.
Congratulations Pam! We appreciate your dedication and enthusiasm!
10/18/11
October is the month of 4’s for our NH Child Services Department
NH Child Services is excited to announce that the educational programs are starting the school year off with a great deal of enthusiasm. Enrollment numbers are climbing as the projected enrollment of 4 or more students will be met within the next two weeks.
Also this month, 4 Therapeutic Day Treatment Program Alumni called to say hello and to let us know how they are doing. It was wonderful to know that our previous participants feel a bond with us as we encourage them to keep the connection with LifeShare. It is very rewarding to know that as participants move on with their lives they will reach out to us after they are through programs. There is no better feeling than to say hello to old friends, learn of their successes, and to listen as they relate how they miss LifeShare and the support they received while attending out programs.
LifeShare has amazing staff which gives 110% into changing lives 4 the better. When we receive calls from individuals telling us how much they miss us and our programs, we know we making a 4-ever difference!
If you have any questions regarding the many programs that LifeShare Child Services offers, please contact us!
09/02/11
We are currently are in IMMEDIATE need for an Adult Foster Care Provider who speaks Bosnian.
If you have ever thought of making a difference in someone's life and you would like to open your heart and your home and provide residential support services to an adult who has a developmental disabilities, please return to the opening webpage and click on: BECOME A HOME CARE/FOSTER CARE PROVIDER.
We will provide all necessary training and support to certify your home.
08/30/11
NH- S.T.E.P. new session starts 9/14/11
STEP into LifeShare & take back your home and family!
Are you a parent who is tired of feeling that you've tried everything to have better communication with your child and nothing is working?
S.T.E.P
To learn more about
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
Contact Elizabeth Manchester-Murphy, MA
Family Therapist
LifeShare Management Group, Inc.
603-644-6955 ext: 17
08/19/11
STEP into LifeShare & take back your home and family!
Are you a parent who is tired of feeling that you've tried everything to have better communication with your child and nothing is working?
S.T.E.P
To learn more about
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
Contact Elizabeth Manchester-Murphy, MA
Family Therapist
LifeShare Management Group, Inc.
603-644-6955 ext: 17
06/01/11
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting is a 14 hour psychoeducational course which encourages participants to explore their thoughts, beliefs and feelings about parenting.
This course also supports parents and care givers in the process of learning and implementing new and different approaches to guiding and encouraging children.
Participants will learn to communicate more effectively with their children , as well as how to establish appropriate consequences for behavior, all while fostering a loving, caring relationship. S.T.E.P parenting teaches and models healthy strategies and techniques to include some following topics.
• Understanding yourself and your child
• Beliefs and Feelings
• Encouraging your Child and Yourself
• Listening
• Cooperation
• Discipline that makes sense
• Your style and Approach
Upon successful completion of this course each participant will receive a certificate to demonstrate that they have participated actively in this course. For more information on the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting course please contact Elizabeth Manchester-Murphy at 644-6955 extension 17.
09/29/10
Foster Care Providers Needed!
The Child Services Department will be hosting an informational Foster Care meeting the first Wednesday of every month.
This meeting is open to the public and will discuss ISO Foster Care, and the steps to becoming a foster care parent. Whether you are a current foster parent or want to find out more about it, everyone is welcome. This meeting, held on the first Wednesday of every month is located at our airport location of 175 Ammon Drive, Unit 210, Manchester NH 03103. You can change a lifetime at LifeShare! Please R.S.V.P. to Gil at g.oriol@lifeshareinc.org or 644-6955 ext 19.
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