Methodist Services

TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - METHODIST SERVICES PROVIDES HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO RESIDENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN RESIDING IN MONUMENT VILLAGE, FAIRWAY COMMONS AND INGLIS METHODIST GARDENS. IN ADDITION, METHODIST SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES TO HOMELESS ADULT INDIVIDUALS, THROUGH ITS BRIDGEHOUSE, QUADS AND FRESH START PROGRAMS, BY PROVIDING THEM SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. SOCIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO HELP EACH PERSON ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, BUDGETING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT ALONG WITH JOB READINESS TRAINING. PARENTING - METHODIST'S FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TEACHES PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND USE POSITIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES. USING NURTURING PARENTING AND IFP CURRICULA AND TOOLS, IN ADDITION TO INTERACTIVE GROUP SETTINGS, PARENT, GRANDPARENT, GUARDIAN AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS WORK DILIGENTLY TO LEARN EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, THE STAGES OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AND THE CAPABILITIES AND VULNERABILITIES OF THE BRAIN. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN, DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR SPENDING QUALITY ONE-ON-ONE TIME AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AS A FAMILY. CAREGIVERS ARE GIVEN INFORMATION REGARDING CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE REGIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. CASE MANAGEMENT FOR DESIGNATED COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - SUPPORTS ATTENDANCE INITIATIVES BY IDENTIFYING AND REMOVING BARRIERS TO REGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES VIA EXPEDITED, SHORT-TERM INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE 3+ UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. METHODIST SERVICES SHALL WORK WITH THE COORDINATOR AND SCHOOL STAFF, CREATING AND ADVANCING MORE ROBUST SOCIO- ECONOMIC CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, WHICH WILL ENSURE EACH OF OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE THE CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES THAT ARE MOST NEEDED.

HERITAGE FARM: METHODIST SERVICES PRACTICES SUSTAINABLE FARMING METHODS. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IS THE PRACTICE OF GROWING FOOD IN A WAY THAT ENHANCES THE ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. HERITAGE FARM AVOIDS ALL CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES, UTILIZING ONLY ORGANIC AND NATURAL METHODS FOR FARMING A DIVERSE BOUNTY OF VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - METHODIST SERVICES PROVIDES HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO RESIDENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN RESIDING IN MONUMENT VILLAGE, FAIRWAY COMMONS AND INGLIS METHODIST GARDENS. IN ADDITION, METHODIST SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES TO HOMELESS ADULT INDIVIDUALS, THROUGH ITS BRIDGEHOUSE, QUADS AND FRESH START PROGRAMS, BY PROVIDING THEM SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. SOCIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO HELP EACH PERSON ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, BUDGETING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT ALONG WITH JOB READINESS TRAINING. PARENTING - METHODIST'S FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TEACHES PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND USE POSITIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES. USING NURTURING PARENTING AND IFP CURRICULA AND TOOLS, IN ADDITION TO INTERACTIVE GROUP SETTINGS, PARENT, GRANDPARENT, GUARDIAN AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS WORK DILIGENTLY TO LEARN EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, THE STAGES OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AND THE CAPABILITIES AND VULNERABILITIES OF THE BRAIN. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN, DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR SPENDING QUALITY ONE-ON-ONE TIME AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AS A FAMILY. CAREGIVERS ARE GIVEN INFORMATION REGARDING CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE REGIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. CASE MANAGEMENT FOR DESIGNATED COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - SUPPORTS ATTENDANCE INITIATIVES BY IDENTIFYING AND REMOVING BARRIERS TO REGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES VIA EXPEDITED, SHORT-TERM INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE 3+ UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. METHODIST SERVICES SHALL WORK WITH THE COORDINATOR AND SCHOOL STAFF, CREATING AND ADVANCING MORE ROBUST SOCIO- ECONOMIC CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, WHICH WILL ENSURE EACH OF OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE THE CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES THAT ARE MOST NEEDED.

HERITAGE FARM: METHODIST SERVICES PRACTICES SUSTAINABLE FARMING METHODS. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IS THE PRACTICE OF GROWING FOOD IN A WAY THAT ENHANCES THE ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. HERITAGE FARM AVOIDS ALL CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES, UTILIZING ONLY ORGANIC AND NATURAL METHODS FOR FARMING A DIVERSE BOUNTY OF VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

EDUCATION : EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, SCHOOL AGED EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - HEAD START AND PHL PRE-K- ARE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD, DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILIES TO FULFILL THEIR PARENTAL GOALS. EDUCARE AND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME : METHODIST SERVICES' STATE LICENSED BEFORE-AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM OFFERS ENRICHING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. METHODIST SERVICES' BEFORE SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A SAFE EDUCATIONALLY-BASED PROGRAM. STUDENTS ENJOY A LIGHT BREAKFAST AND CLASSROOM WAKE-UP ACTIVITIES. OFFERING LOW STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIOS, METHODIST SERVICES' AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-12 PROVIDES HOMEWORK AND STUDY TIME WITH TUTORING AND GUIDANCE AS WELL ARTISTIC AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.SUMMER CAMP : OUR SUMMER CAMP IS BOTH RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE, AND OFFERS LOW STUDENT TO COUNSELOR RATIOS. LOCATED ON METHODIST'S BEAUTIFUL MAIN CAMPUS, THE CAMP SERVES 200-300 CHILDREN ANNUALLY AND FEATURES BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING AN ARRAY OF SPORTS, SWIM INSTRUCTION, ART AND PERFORMANCE ARTS, AS WELL AS OFF-SITE OUTINGS AND EXPERIENCES.

EDUCATION : EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, SCHOOL AGED EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - HEAD START AND PHL PRE-K- ARE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD, DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILIES TO FULFILL THEIR PARENTAL GOALS. EDUCARE AND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME : METHODIST SERVICES' STATE LICENSED BEFORE-AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM OFFERS ENRICHING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. METHODIST SERVICES' BEFORE SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A SAFE EDUCATIONALLY-BASED PROGRAM. STUDENTS ENJOY A LIGHT BREAKFAST AND CLASSROOM WAKE-UP ACTIVITIES. OFFERING LOW STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIOS, METHODIST SERVICES' AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-12 PROVIDES HOMEWORK AND STUDY TIME WITH TUTORING AND GUIDANCE AS WELL ARTISTIC AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.SUMMER CAMP : OUR SUMMER CAMP IS BOTH RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE, AND OFFERS LOW STUDENT TO COUNSELOR RATIOS. LOCATED ON METHODIST'S BEAUTIFUL MAIN CAMPUS, THE CAMP SERVES 200-300 CHILDREN ANNUALLY AND FEATURES BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING AN ARRAY OF SPORTS, SWIM INSTRUCTION, ART AND PERFORMANCE ARTS, AS WELL AS OFF-SITE OUTINGS AND EXPERIENCES.

COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES (CCS): CCS PROVIDES OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO NORTHAMPTON COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP OUTPATIENT COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. THE MISSION OF CCS IS TO ENSURE THAT CLIENTS HAVE THE NECESSARY SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. OUR THERAPEUTIC STAFF UTILIZES A HOLISTIC, STRENGTHS BASED APPROACH WHICH PROMOTES INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING AND SELF-RELIANCE. THE USE OF EVIDENCE BASED TECHNIQUES EMPOWERS CLIENTS TO IDENTIFY PERSONAL STRENGTHS, ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND COPE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH DAILY CHALLENGES. ALL THERAPISTS HOLD ADVANCED DEGREES IN PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK OR COUNSELING. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT NURTURING THE RESILIENCY OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT; WE BELIEVE THAT THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP INSPIRES PERSONAL GROWTH AND CHANGE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR ANY OTHER FORM OF DISCRIMINATION. ESTABLISHED IN 1992 AS A PROGRAM OF METHODIST SERVICES, CCS OPERATES OFFICES IN BANGOR AND EASTON. LICENSED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS), COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT AND NONSECTARIAN ORGANIZATION.

COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES (CCS): CCS PROVIDES OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO NORTHAMPTON COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP OUTPATIENT COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. THE MISSION OF CCS IS TO ENSURE THAT CLIENTS HAVE THE NECESSARY SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. OUR THERAPEUTIC STAFF UTILIZES A HOLISTIC, STRENGTHS BASED APPROACH WHICH PROMOTES INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING AND SELF-RELIANCE. THE USE OF EVIDENCE BASED TECHNIQUES EMPOWERS CLIENTS TO IDENTIFY PERSONAL STRENGTHS, ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND COPE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH DAILY CHALLENGES. ALL THERAPISTS HOLD ADVANCED DEGREES IN PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK OR COUNSELING. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT NURTURING THE RESILIENCY OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT; WE BELIEVE THAT THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP INSPIRES PERSONAL GROWTH AND CHANGE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR ANY OTHER FORM OF DISCRIMINATION. ESTABLISHED IN 1992 AS A PROGRAM OF METHODIST SERVICES, CCS OPERATES OFFICES IN BANGOR AND EASTON. LICENSED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS), COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT AND NONSECTARIAN ORGANIZATION.