Meet People Incorporated case manager, Aleshia Collins. She works 1:1 with clients living in the community to maintain stability and connect them to resources. She collaborates with them to set goals for living the life they want.
People Incorporated News
A Voice from the Field: Providing Compassionate, Person-Centered Care
October 6th, 2020
Meet the New Class of Practitioner Trainees
October 6th, 2020
We recently refreshed our practicum-like work experience to aid new graduates in gaining the necessary experience to meet the requirements for a Mental Health Practitioner title, which is used throughout the field. This program removes barriers to employment to those entering the mental health field by offering exceptional, on-the-job learning experiences.
Addressing the Systematic Flaws of Healthcare, with Jill Wiedemann-West
October 5th, 2020
Our CEO, Jill Wiedemann-West, discusses with Sue Hawkes of the Intentional Greatness podcast, the difficulties marginalized people face in accessing basic healthcare services, and the new integrated model her team is rolling out to mitigate that.
COVID-19 Brings New Importance to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 28th, 2020
There’s a second pandemic on the horizon: one that doesn’t involve PPE, ventilators or ICU beds, but requires society to take a hard look at mental illness and suicide rates. Our call to action is simple: to ensure we all do what we can to guarantee that no one is without hope.
Mask Mandates: Tips For De-Escalation and Voluntary Compliance
September 24th, 2020
In order to keep everyone calm and de-escalate a situation as quickly as possible, Russ Turner, our Training Institute Director, discusses some tips for brick-and-mortar businesses with the Independent Retailer.
A Peek Inside: Montreal Courts Supportive Housing
September 24th, 2020
COVID Changes Homeless Outreach
August 21st, 2020
With libraries and drop-in centers closed, and most shelters reducing capacity to accommodate social distancing, our Homeless Outreach team adapted their services to accommodate new needs as homelessness and the prevalence of encampments grew.
Mental Health and the Return to School
August 20th, 2020
Grocery Store Workers as Mental Health Workers
August 10th, 2020
“When a person screams about not wanting to wear a mask, one de-escalation strategy is to treat the person as an ally, not an enemy; and that’s why we teach empathic responses that build a connection.”
Russ Turner, our Training Institute […]
New Advice for Defusing Disputes Over Mask Mandates
August 10th, 2020
Russ Turner, our Training Institute Director, discusses with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal how local business owners can encourage compliance with mask rules and, if necessary, deescalate an argument.
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Article excerpt: Turner’s first rule: Get into the right […]