Thankful
Amidst the uncertainty and fear of the past year and a half, Pressley Ridge also experienced the generosity of our communities. We want to thank all of you for investing …
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Jim Natural: Changing Lives for 40 Years
There is nothing better than when a career path leads a person exactly where they are meant to be, doing exactly what they are meant to do. That is the …
National Family Day
Today is National Family Day, a day to recognize the importance of family and to share a meal and quality time together. According to Casey Family Programs, “Family time …
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the warning signs and ways to prevent suicide. As everyone’s mental health has been affected by the events …
Pressley Ridge Receives National Accreditation
Pressley Ridge has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). Pressley Ridge was first accredited in 2001 and has since achieved reaccreditation every cycle (4 years) …
Juneteenth
June 19th is a historical day that marks the official end of slavery in the United States. The newly recognized federal holiday Juneteenth commemorates the freedom and celebrates the culture …
40 Years of Foster Care
Prior to the 1980’s, teens with complex challenges were typically placed in residential treatment because no one thought foster care would be successful for this age group. Pressley Ridge leadership …
In Crisis There is Opportunity
Pandemic, Social Distancing, New Normal, Masks, Zoom – words that became all too familiar in our vocabulary this past year. Yes, this past year… I don’t believe any of us …
Social Workers are Essential: Celebrating Social Work Month
Each year, March is recognized as Social Work Month. This year’s theme, as determined by the National Association of Social Workers, is Social Workers are Essential. According to the International …
School for the Deaf to Host ASL Game Time
ASL students can join us to practice using visual gestural skills, facial expressions, and ASL skills through virtual games like charades and ASL handshapes games. You can also learn about …