Meet Laneshia Wright-Jones
Laneshia Wright-Jones is Lead Intake Coordinator at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center and finds the job she advanced into a good fit.
“I always appreciate helping others,” said Laneshia who initially did intake for the hospital’s substance use programs.
“It Is About What That Patient Feels.”
Alonzo Dukes is a good communicator and listener. Two important skills in his work as a Mental Health Technician at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center. He knows, from his own experience, […]
Meet Mira: Glenda Nieves
“All of us here at MiraVista try to make a difference in patients’ lives. I am so happy and grateful in what I do and to be part of Team MiraVista.”
For Those With an Addiction, There is Hope
I now understand addiction for what it is – a medical condition that needs individualized treatment, and that there is no shame in getting treatment to manage it.
Susan’s Story
Susan’s Story Susan, a former patient recently shared her experience at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in hopes of encouraging others with a mental illness to seek help. Susan lives in Western Mass with her loving family.
“We are like family.”
Springfield native Carl Muldrow has worked in the field of human services for 26 years including early on with young adults and victims of domestic violence with nonprofits such as […]
“Rapid Response, Lobby.” Cindy Chaplin shares details of a life saved.
It is estimated that there is one overdose death every five minutes in the U.S. On a late December night, the 3 to 11 p.m. shift at MiraVista prevented one […]
No Task is too Small…
Brenna “Bren” Sorel decided as she entered her 30’s that she would pursue a career in social work. She enjoys talking to people – her first career was in retail. […]
“They are capable and can handle more than they think they can.”
Supporting young people in addressing mental and behavioral health challenges is hard work both for patient and staff on MiraVista’s adolescent inpatient unit. It is also life-changing. Programming is designed […]
We’re Here To Care
Often the most difficult step for someone is to ask for help. Our admission coordinators are available 24/7 to listen and to help. We can answer questions about your needs or for someone who is important to you.
