LAUREL LIFE

About LAUREL LIFE

Laurel Life began providing behavioral health services to Franklin County residents in 2002. Since that time, we have expanded our influence to 11 counties in Central Pennsylvania, providing services in home, community, educational, and office settings. Our team of mental health professionals has established a set of best practices for dealing with a wide range of complex needs. Our dedicated, compassionate team provides individualized, client-centered solutions, leading to recognition by the National Council for Behavioral Health for completion of the Trauma-Informed Care Implementation Collaborative and being voted Mental Health Provider of the Year by the York/Adams County MHH/ID Department. We at Laurel Life recognize most individuals in need of behavioral health services are trauma survivors. Addressing trauma and focusing on the root causes of unwanted behaviors enables the team at Laurel Life to make a positive, lasting impact. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a proven approach to behavioral health treatment and classroom management. It focuses on treatment partnerships and aims to increase an individual’s unique strengths and resources, building coping skills to deal with stressors. The goal of trauma–informed care is to create a safe and welcome environment that empowers individual self-directed healing through collaborations and trusting relationships. Treatment methods across all available programs are strength based, recovery oriented, and promote resiliency. Clients focus on self-determination and on building protective factors (personal, familial, and community supports that buffer, moderate, and protect against vulnerabilities). These factors are identified through an assessment process. The collaborative focus is on supporting long-term stabilization of symptoms and linkage with community resources. Services will foster independence, restoration of lost connections, and support participation in pro-social community activities.