Manna Hana Offers Free PTSD Therapy Through Horses
A local horseback riding center is offering free therapy sessions for women, military veterans and service members dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Manna’s Hana Riding Center Executive Director Bobbie Abell said the service is grant-funded, which covers the full cost of veteran scholarships to ensure participants can access the program at no charge. Abell said […]
Therapist: Emotions And Impact Of 9/11 Attacks Still Strong
24 years after the 9/11 attacks, many people are still emotionally impacted by the weight and memories of that day. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Vickie Brown said it is natural that the sting has faded over time for some. But Brown said others tend to connect powerful emotions with negative events, which is why […]
UCHRA Selects New Community Intervention Director
UCHRA has selected Melissa Hoisington as its new Community Intervention Department Director. Hoisington will head a department that operates Day Reporting Centers designed to rehabilitate justice-involved individuals. Cheryl Cox is retiring after 35 years with the agency. “Two years ago, they redid the grant and we are now, we are still supervision, but we are […]
Biking From Florida To Crossville, Raise Funds & Awareness
A pair of cyclists rode from Lake Park, Florida to Crossville to collect donations for Jonah’s Joy, a nonprofit designed to help sexually exploited adolescent girls. Executive Director Denise Weaver said Board Member Jim Higgins had the idea to visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in Florida, and collect donations on the […]
Overton County Health And Rehab Cut Ribbon On New Addition
The doors opened at Overton County Health and Rehab’s new rehab center on Friday morning. Officials from across the county gathered for the ribbon cutting before they toured the facility’s addition. Administrator Jennifer Bouldin said this addition was a blessing for an aging community. “This day is just so special we’ve been working for this… […]
