Pawnee Mental Health release
Pawnee Mental Health has been granted $3,000 to address two critical needs. This grant, will be pivotal in acquiring essential equipment and training, directly benefiting clients and staff, and by extension, the community.
Pawnee has recognized the importance of a low-step medical-grade scale with a high-weight capacity and handlebars. This equipment is a necessity and a reassurance of their commitment to safety and quality care for all their clients. The scale will enable more accurate and safe assessments, a crucial aspect of high-quality care.
In addition to the scale, Pawnee will be implementing Bal-A-Vis-X training for its staff who work with serious emotional disturbances (SED) youth and adults with serious mental illness (SMI). Bal-A-Vis-X, a technique involving rhythmic, patterned exercises using a balance board and various balls, promotes calmness and sustained focus in the brain. This training is expected to enhance the therapeutic environment, benefiting clients and staff by fostering improved concentration and emotional regulation.
"We are incredibly grateful for this grant, which will allow us to make meaningful improvements in our services," said Shelli Schottler, Community Services Director at Pawnee Mental Health.