Behavioral Health Archives

Where Skill becomes Connection: Roland’s Story

Meet Roland, a Howard County native shaped by generations of local history.

Teaching, Connecting, and Growing: Lauren’s PRP Journey

Lauren has been creating meaningful change for herself and others through our Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP).

Amanda’s Mission: Employment with Empathy

To shine a light on our workforce development professionals making a difference this National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re highlighting Amanda, the Manager of Humanim’s Evidence-Based Supported Employment (EBSE) program.

On the Move: Charlie’s Story

Meet Charlie, a man on the move.

Giving Back to His Community: Meet Stephen

This Mental Health Awareness month, we’re proud to share an individual in our Behavioral Health program actively making a difference in his community. Stephen Foster found Humanim at exactly the right time in his life. Diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder in 2003, he was in a dark place. “It was debilitating,” he says. “It was like

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Meet Lauren: An Animal Lover Finds a Perfect Job

For Lauren, working with animals is her happy place. With the support of her Humanim job coach, Kelvin, she started a position at Pet Fit five months ago, and now, she’s able to bring her passion for animals into her everyday work as a dog walker. Based in Ellicott City, Pet Fit is a small,

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A Journey to Independence: Marie’s Inspiring Transformation

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Marie’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience and recovery. Throughout her life, Marie has faced numerous challenges, including repeated hospitalizations due to bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use issues, and a range of serious medical problems.

Allison: Nurturing Compassion on the Path to Healthcare

During Youth Apprenticeship Week, we had the pleasure of spotlighting our remarkable youth apprentices. Among them is Allison, a senior at Reservoir High School, who discovered Humanim’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) Apprenticeship program with the guidance of her school counselor.

Humans of Humanim: Meet Sandy

Meet Sandy Corbin, a beacon of compassion at the heart of Humanim’s benefit counseling services within the behavioral health department.