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“It all started with one 13-year old girl.” Melissa Wilson-Cassidy, Behavioral Health Therapist, Key Assets Kentucky Q:  Tell me more, what do you mean? A:  A few year’s ago, a neighbor child my husband and I were acquainted with was in an abusive situation that we were unaware of, until she reached out to us […]

It is estimated that one in five Americans will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime. To highlight the importance of maintaining sound mental and emotional health, Mental Health America has designated May as Mental Health Month 2020. Observed since 1949, Mental Health Month offers opportunities to educate yourself about mental illness, connect with

Today in America, nearly 430,000 children are living in foster care. Many are victims of abuse, neglect, emotional trauma, or other family challenges. Some live with relatives, while others live with foster families or in group facilities.  The goal of foster care is to provide a safe and stable home environment for every child in

In 2002 the American Counseling Association designated April as Counseling Awareness Month. The more than 53,000 members of the American Counseling Association (ACA)

By Maggie Moore, Therapeutic Child Support Worker The Other Side of Autism Autism is defined as “a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.” For the last several years I have been an advocate for autism awareness.

An Open Letter to the Community from Executive Director, Jennifer Hall   National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April and throughout

April is Autism Acceptance Month.  It is important to recognize the journey of the movement of Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance.  Awareness leads you to believe there is a problem to be solved, but acceptance leads you to a discovery of diversity and strengths while bringing out the positive impact of recognizing autistics as whole

By:  Jennifer Hall The National Association of Social Workers has designated March as National Professional Social Work Month. The 2020 theme is “Social Workers: Generations Strong,” emphasizing the positive impact that social workers have upon society throughout their careers. Let’s take a brief look at some of the vital roles today’s social workers play. For

January 2020 In honor of National Mentoring Month, the Leadership Team at Key Assets Kentucky is honoring mentors in their lives who have impacted them positively, or highlighting those they’ve personally mentored or helped excel in their careers. My previous boss, Lisa Allgood, at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. was a great mentor to me. She started

By:  Jennifer Hall The holidays are a time for gatherings, gifts, food, and fun. But for some families with special needs kids, the crowds, lights, and sounds of the holiday season can be challenging. For example, children with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) don’t always react to holiday environments