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

Many individuals struggle with symptoms of anxiety on a daily basis. Anxiety can look many different ways but typically consists of both physical symptoms (e.g., sweating, muscle tension, rapid heartbeat, etc.) and psychological symptoms (e.g., persistent worry, poor concentration, irritability, etc.). In order to manage symptoms of anxiety it can

Join us on October 25th at 10:45am to learn about how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and Medicare from fraud and abuse. CARIE, the Center for Advocacy fro the Rights and Interests of the Elderly will be presenting information about medicare fraud and abuse. Did you know that each

Journey’s Way, a division of Intercommunity Action Inc. will be participating in a fundraiser at Maria’s Ristorante on Summit. Maria’s will donate 15% of your tab, excluding alcohol starting October 15th through Thursday, October 18th. No time to dine? Please consider their tasty take out option. Maria’s ristorante uses family

While many would agree that a child with well-defined goals and who is excelling in school is something to be encouraged, symptoms of anxiety related perfectionism can lead to later development of more pervasive anxiety disorders that impact the quality of the child’s life. Recent research has defined perfectionists as

As the holidays are approaching and neighbors are out and about decorating, many individuals find these next couple of months to be a stressful period. For example, the holidays can be difficult for a variety of reasons, such as interacting with family members when there is tension, financial pressures, as