Behavioral Health Archives

Purpose Through Mentorship: Meet Jack

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to highlight the stories of individuals who are not only navigating their own recovery but also lifting up those around them.

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.