Educational Opportunities

Jan and Don Burns have shared their personal experiences with residents on several occasions in regard to the loss of their daughter Wrendy Hayne.  They have focused on the importance of advocacy for mental health and substance abuse issues.

Sharon Hinkley, a nutrition aide at the Cooperative Extension Service of York County, educates families about the importance of healthy snacks.

Rebecca Sargent from Planned Parenthood discusses sexuality and STD education.

Jennifer Putnam from the Frannie Peabody Center shares her knowledge of STD education and testing.

Ann Gamble and Ann St. Cyr from the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Sanford help many residents.

Carol Adams leads classes in relaxation and often volunteers to help with various activities at the Healthy Habits Center.

Dorothy researched the Real Estate Transfer Tax and composed a letter to Governor Baldacci.

Cecilia Siranni works with many families on homework skills.

John Merrifield conducts a group on dual diagnosis.

Dusty Guarino conducts a group on relapse prevention.

John (on left) explains how to use an art program on the computer to Grady.

Karen Merrifield leads a housing readiness group.

Stuart Hall instructed a Chainsaw safety course at the Ray Angers Community Farm.