AltaPointe's school-based therapist Jessica Anderson has some helpful hints to prepare your child to return to school amid the pandemic. AltaPointe offers school-based therapy across our seven-county continuum. To learn more, visit altapointe.org.
Exciting news! Our children’s outpatient office in Mobile has moved. Its new location is 2419 Gordon Smith Drive in Mobile.
AltaPointe's Access to Care answered more than 1,000 calls on Monday following Hurricane Sally. Kim Traywick is one of our many #Healthcareheroes answering the surge in calls from Sally on top of the pandemic. We are grateful to all of our employees and their dedication to our patients and the individuals we serve each day. #AltaPointe #lovewhatyoudo #HereToHelp #FeelGoodFriday
😊 BayPointe Marketing Executive Katie Emer along with AltaPointe Juvenile Court Liaison Shameka Crusoe shared information about our programs and breakfast with our partners at the Strickland Youth Center this morning.
👍 Having a presence in youth court ensures that kids who are struggling with mental health issues are connected with the care they need.
#AltaPointe #BayPointe #childrensmentalhealth #lovewhatyoudo #communitypartners
Q: During these difficult and challenging times, is it OK to laugh?
A: Absolutely!
This Psychology Today post talks about why you should keep laughing.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-matters-menninger/202009/4-reasons-keep-laughing-instead-crying
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4 Reasons to Keep Laughing (Instead of Crying)
National Recovery Month is an observance held every September to educate people that substance use treatment and mental health services can help those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy, happy lives. AltaPointe believes sobriety is possible. We want you to meet our peer specialist, Brandy Parmer, who knows the power of treatment to change lives.
#AltaPointe #RecoveryMonth #LoveWhatYouDo #treatmentworks #peerspecialist
Don’t forget! Light up our community and say thank you by leaving your porch lights on tomorrow for our #healthcareheroes. #ALHospitals #LightUpFridayNights
October marks National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Recovery is possible and help is available. altapointe.org
It’s been a full week for us at the Alabama Primary Health Care Association Annual Conference. We’ve enjoyed seeing so many people in-person and socially distanced on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast beaches. We love learning about new healthcare trends and educating people on our services and the importance of mental health. #ForwardTogether20 #APHCA35 #MentalHealthcare
These tips can help you balance your mental health. Reach out if you need help. 👇❤️#YourMentalHealthMatters
AltaPointe is here to help you and your family cope with these uncertain times. Japonica Byrant, Access to Care specialist, offers this advice.
Coping with COVID-19
We are hiring! Go to altapointe.org to apply!
•Maintenance Tech
•Security Tech
•School Based Therapists
•Medical Assistants
•Nursing
•Case Managers
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Here are some steps you can take to fight back against anxiety, fear and uncertainty.
🔸 Recharge your Batteries (Do something fun!)
🔸 Get Physical (Exercise reduces stress)
🔸 Eat healthy snacks (Choose brain booster foods)
🔸 Get those zzz's! (Good sleep helps you deal with emotions)
🔸 Practice Positives! (Share some good news!)
We are HIRING! Join us next week for a DRIVE-THRU JOB FAIR at the Gordon Smith Center. Bring your resume and a smile! 👇
#jobs #hiring #drivethrujobfair
Some people embrace Winter. But now that Daylight Saving Time is over, it may mean Seasonal Affective Disorder (#SAD) for others. The #Covid19 pandemic can add to the stress and depression. Here are some tips to help you. 👇
1. Get outdoor time and more Vitamin D
2. Maintain routines
3. Connect with people and friends
4. Get professional help, if needed.
Struggling after the time change? Here are some tips to get you through the week! #FallBack #timechange
Halloween can be tough for those battling mental illness. All mental health disorders can seem strange and frightening. Without education and understanding, conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder can feel scary. The reality is, millions of Americans struggle with these common illnesses and they are treatable. #stopthestigma
Some of our office staff got into the Halloween spirit for Friday. Take a look at some of the costumes! 🎃
New Year? New Job? Join AltaPointe Health! We are offering limited time SIGN-ON BONUSES for nurses! We are seeking to fill positions immediately.
👉$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for RN’s
👉$8,000 Sign-on Bonus for LPN’s
👉Direct Patient Care only in the 24/7 AltaPointe Health facilities
👉Valid through 3/1/21
👉Full-Time Positions
Great incentives and benefits! Visit https://altapointe.org/services/altapointe-careers/ to apply.
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The first step is recognizing where you are, the second step is reaching out for help. A good resolution for mental health this year would be to accept help.
Other suggestions for a healthy mind include dedicating time to unplug from screens and being intentional about creating a work-home life balance if you are working remotely. For a list of services go to: altapointe.org.
It’s a weird time. But WE ARE HERE to tell you to let yourself feel whatever it is you’re feeling. If you’re sad, be sad. It’s okay to be frustrated. But don’t allow yourself to be in that negative space for too long. Wipe off the dust and keep moving forward. Reach out to altapointe.org if you need help.
"We don't have a vaccine for our mental health like we do for our physical health."
Mental Health struggles could be the biggest pandemic related issue we face in 2021. Here are some tips to help make your mental health a priority this year.
✅ Avoid Information Overload: Cut the social media time.
✅ Name Your Fears and Prepare: Are your fears realistic?
✅ Think Outside of Yourself: Help others/volunteer
✅ Seek Support Wisely: Keep in touch with friends
✅ Keep a Routine: Exercise
👉 For more: https://cnn.it/3bhDaQG
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Mental health is one of the biggest pandemic issues we'll face in 2021
Join AltaPointe Health! We are offering limited time sign on bonuses for nurses! We are seeking to fill positions immediately. 👇
👉 $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for RN’s
👉 $8,000 Sign-on Bonus for LPN’s
👉 Direct Patient Care only in the 24/7 facilities
👉Valid through 3/1/21
👉Full time positions
👉Payout is 25% upon hire, 25% after 1 year and 50% after 2 years
Visit: https://altapointe.org/services/altapointe-careers/ to apply.
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Limited Time Nurse Sign-On Bonus - AltaPointe Health
It's time to put 2020 in the books! There are so many feelings and emotions. We learned, we grew, but most importantly, we made it through the year! It was challenging, but there were some good moments too.
So, we want to say THANK YOU to all of you for supporting our Healthcare Heroes.
Reminder: We are CLOSED New Year's Day.
Five months into the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) released a survey that found two out of every five Americans were reporting significant mental health symptoms. Read more: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm
If you need help, there is a crisis line devoted to help those with pandemic related issues. Call 1 (866) 752-3418.
Alabama Apart Together Alabama Department of Mental Health
For nearly a year our healthcare employees at BayPointe and EastPointe Hospitals have been facing #COVID19 on the frontlines. We think Valentine’s Day is great way to send them a big “thank you!” Share your gratitude and tell us why you’re thankful for healthcare workers. Don’t forget it’s not just doctors and nurses who need encouragement, but pharmacists, those that answer our hotline and others who support our medical staff in our offices every day. Have a Heart and say Thank You! #ALHospitals #HospitalsHaveHeart #BeTheDifference
The much awaited #COVID19 vaccine is here. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sandra Parker shares her experience and why the vaccine can help us get back to the people and places we love.
It's okay to grieve the loss of a lifetsyle due to COVID-19. To learn more tips on how to deal with grief during the pandemic watch this video: https://youtu.be/Rb85iU27OgQ
If you have a crisis related to the pandemic, you can call 1-866-752-3418 to connect with individuals and learn about resources and programs related to the mental health needs from the pandemic. It's a collaborative effort through Alabama Apart Together.
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Coping with COVID grief
Did you know AltaPointe Health is a United Way of Southwest Alabama partner agency? We love sharing all we do with businesses for campaign rallies! #mentalhealthmatters
