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September News & Updates

Youth Services Wing Now Open at Doylestown Location

We are pleased to announce that the new Youth Services entrance at the Doylestown location is now open! Featuring a separate reception area, waiting room and restrooms, this space is open to youth of all ages to use for their next visit. We know that this addition to our facility will improve the experience of youth and their caregivers in a space that is better suited to their unique needs.

10th Annual Golf Outing Raises Over $60,000

Guest speaker, former NFL/Philadelphia Eagles football coach, Dick Vermeil (top right), is pictured with the winning foursome (top left) Brian Ehresman, (bottom left to right) Jon Radick, Kyle Ginty and Jim Bea.

On Monday, August 19, Lenape Valley Foundation hosted its 10th Annual Golf Outing at Doylestown Country Club. Former NFL/Philadelphia Eagles coach, Dick Vermeil, served as the event’s guest speaker during the evening program. Doylestown Mayor Ron Strouse was the emcee for the evening and Robert Rogala of Doylestown, PA, LVF’s Board President, served as the event chairperson.

The outing raised approximately $63,000, which will help to fund the expansion of LVF’s children’s services. This includes outfitting the newly-renovated children’s services wing in LVF’s Doylestown office, which allows the opportunity to serve more children in an environment designed specifically for

their needs.

We thank all of the golfers, sponsors, and donors for their generous support of this event!

Monday, October 7, 2019

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Delaware Valley University Life Sciences Building, Doylestown, PA

Click here to register and for more information.

Featuring keynote address by Dr. Charles Browning, lived experience presentation by Kathy Leichter, panel discussion, and breakout sessions on various topics and treatment options.

Presented in partnership with Delaware Valley University, this year's conference will focus on least restrictive levels of care for suicide prevention.

The cost is $25 per person, which includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and 6 continuing education contact hours from the National Association of Social Workers.

Help Lenape Valley Foundation Spread Holiday Cheer

We are seeking individuals, groups, and organizations that would like to give the people we serve a better holiday season by donating to our Holiday Assistance Program. Over 50% of the people we serve live in low income households, and your support will bring joy to the lives of others.

Individuals, groups, and businesses can support this program by “adopting” families and/or individuals of all ages. Once a donor agrees to “adopt,” we will provide the first name and last initial of the individual along with their “wish list” of holiday gifts. By shopping for and purchasing gifts for these individuals, you will be doing a great service to members of our community!

Click here for more information on how you can improve someone's life this holiday season!

Join the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Task Force on Saturday, November 2 at 1:00 pm for a three-mile walk at the Perkasie Campus of Bucks County Community College. Click here to visit the Walk event and registration page.

World Suicide Prevention Day was on Tuesday, September 10. Lenape Valley Foundation hosted its annual suicide prevention candlelight vigil at Bucks County Courthouse Courtyard. We thank all those that came to honor their loved ones and family members.

Join Belmont Behavioral Hospital and NAMI Bucks County for the screening of a short film, Liberate, created by Temple University alum Gabriel Makoul Goodge to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. The film screening, panel discussion and Q&A will be held on October 24 at Delaware Valley University. For information, visit www.namibuckspa.org/liberate.

The Lodge at Lenape Valley Foundation is seeing clients in the crisis and crisis residential programs. Additionally, this new location at 499 Bath Road in Bristol is available for outpatient services. We are pleased to be able to offer our services to the Lower Bucks County community in this new facility. If you are in need of services, or would like to make a referral, please call 215-458-4200. For crisis services, please call 215-785-9765.

Support Lenape Valley Foundation and Good Stuff Thrift on Monday, October 7 at Delaware Valley University by dropping off your new and gently used clothing and household items. We encourage attendees of the Suicide Prevention Conference, as well as members of the community, to bring their items from 8:00 am – 9:00 am. As an added incentive, individuals who make a donation will be entered to win a raffle bag filled with LVF gear!

September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.

If you, a friend, or family member are in crisis, call Lenape Valley Foundation at 1-800-499-7455.

Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.