Karen Rouse wants people to think a little differently about how they view senior community centers. After serving in various roles at centers across the city for three decades, she is now the director at Journey’s Way, a senior center serving adults 55-plus at the corner of Rector and Pechin

Every person experiences stress and reacts to stress differently throughout various points in their lives. Stressors that people may experience includes and are not limited to: day-to-day activities, relationship, work, life changes, medical conditions/illnesses, and even fun or enjoyable events. So why does stress happen? According to the American Psychological

Coping with the loss of a loved one is a painful experience that most of us face within our lifetime. In most cases, we begin grieving after a loved one has died. Most mental health literature focuses on the processes one goes through after the loss: denial, anger, etc. In

LIHEAP SEASON IS HERE!!! The Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a cash grant that can help you pay your utility bills. Give us a call beginning November 1, 2018 to start the application process. We also will help fill out applications on November 14, 2018 starting at

Blondell R Brown sr expo 2018 Please join us at Journey’s Way on November 16, 2018 for a senior expo hosted by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown. Resources include: 311, Clarifi, Coalition Against Hunger, Mayor’s Commission on Aging, PECO, Philadelphia Fire Department, PGW, Septa, Philadelphia Water Department, Comcast, Senior Law Center

Research has shown that religious beliefs and identification can provide individuals with a strong sense of self, which fosters resiliency and reduces anxiety. Religion and spiritual practices have also been found to reduce depression. Religion and spirituality can be very effective outlets to assist people who are coping with mental

Loss is a natural part of life. The loss of an individual such as a family member or friend can be quite intense and sometimes leads to depression. During the grief process, individuals can work through feelings and remember their loved one. The grief experience is unique as is how

Learning about mental health concerns not only affects those diagnosed, it also impacts the family. As dynamics change and new bonds develop, family members often find themselves in conflict with one another due to misunderstanding mental disorders and disagreeing on treatment approaches. This can be a confusing experience. Although many