STRIVE Toward Better Mental Health

A Renovated Space For Events

ANN MEAD ASH

“Younger generations are more apt to accept, support, and encourage loved ones to get help (for mental health issues),” said Kim McDevitt, executive director of Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHALC). “That’s a culture shift,” added McDevitt, who noted that data shows people are being educated about mental health. “That is the only way we will reduce the stigma,” she concluded.

McDevitt noted that breaking through the stigma should result in a changed view of overall wellness. “We will be looking at mental health the same way we look at physical health because they’re intertwined,” she shared. “If you aren’t mentally well, you will not be physically well (and vice versa).”

Noting that variables associated with COVID-19 have propelled attitudes toward mental health forward, McDevitt pointed to specific areas where struggles have been clear, including with children and in workplaces.

“I think if there’s ever a time to address good mental health support in the workplace, it’s now,” noted McDevitt. “Supervisors need to understand that depression alters the person.” McDevitt added that while job expectations are necessary, flexibility is essential to help maintain employee mental wellness. “Someone who is struggling will be less productive, tardy, not meet deadlines, or be absent. The more (employees are supported) and connected to care, the more they want to give back, and the faster they will want to heal.”

According to McDevitt, data is also showing that parents of today’s children are likely to seek support for a child’s mental health needs. In addition, teachers and guidance counselors are available to children attending school. In Pennsylvania, young people age 14 and older may make their own mental health decisions. McDevitt noted that teenagers may contact MHALC directly to be connected to resources.

Because the northeast portion of the U.S. has higher access to care, the prevalence of mental illness is lower, according to McDevitt. However, it still takes most people who experience issues more than a decade to seek help. MHALC supports and resources, including an online screening program, are available. For additional information, readers may visit www.mhalancaster.org.

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BY ANN MEAD ASH

As the phase one remodel of the gymnatorium in the Together Community Center, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, neared completion at the end of November, Ellie Green, director of hospitality with The Factory Ministries and Adam Nagle, executive director at The Factory, had nothing but praise for the results. “Stunning,” noted Nagle.

Green pointed out that the renovations had opened the ceiling in the 1927 building, formerly the Paradise Elementary School, to expose the steel beams. “It makes you catch your breath,” she noted. Nagle added that the goal has been to preserve the history and look of the room but give it a modern feel. To that end, wood trim around the room and especially the stage has been preserved, and original wood has been salvaged for repairs. Phase one of the remodel, which included the work on the ceiling, updating lighting for both use as a gym and as an event space, and paint, was completed in December.

Currently, and until phase two begins in the spring, the space is available for events at deeply discounted rates. When phase one was completed, Green noted that Factory holiday events, including a Christmas party and a gingerbread house making event were planned. Caroline’s Rentals was scheduled to help stage the area for photos of how the venue could be decorated for events. Nagle mentioned that holiday parties, conferences, employee recognition events, galas, and a variety of other celebrations large and small may be held in the gymnatorium, where portable basketball hoops will be available for use by attendees of The Factory Youth Center. A landscaped courtyard will be available for appetizers or photos. “The room can hold 309 people with round tables,” noted Nagle, who added that with high top tables more than 500 can be accommodated, and with a dance floor, the capacity will be 350.

Phase two of the project will start in the spring. Funded by Redevelopment Authority money from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), it will include refinishing the floor, updating the bathrooms and HVAC system, and renovating the stage. Researching funding for phase three, which will include a focus on a commercial kitchen, is ongoing.

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