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Allendale’s Community Support Services Program (CSSP) Continues Making an Impact

April 7, 2025

Since its launch in January 2022, Allendale’s Community Support Services Program (CSSP) has been a beacon of hope for youth and families navigating the challenges of mental and behavioral health.…

Allendale Women’s Board Brings Aspen Magic to Lake Forest

April 7, 2025

This February, the Allendale Women’s Board turned up the heat and brought the glitz of the Colorado Rockies to Lake Forest with their inaugural Après Ski | Aspen event—and what…

A Path to Healing: Announcing Allendale’s New Healing Labyrinth

January 3, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the opening of Allendale’s new Healing Labyrinth—a serene and transformative space designed to foster healing, reflection, and personal growth for our students and staff. This…

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Building a Committed, Connected Community

June 19, 2023

Volunteers are an essential component to supporting the work of any nonprofit agency. Allendale is so fortunate and grateful to have some of the most engaged, compassionate, and generous volunteers…

Mental Health is Health

June 19, 2023

Mental Health Awareness Month may have come to a close, but we continue to be reminded that our emotional, psychological, and social health are all components of our overall well-being;…

More Than a School Project: Empowering Students to Get Involved

April 18, 2023

Last semester, Ms. Sue’s class started a career research project. One student, Kyle, chose to research his passion rather than a specific career – stopping climate change. As a part of the…

Community Support Services Program’s First Anniversary: Connecting Families & Community

April 14, 2023

One Year In and Going Strong! Allendale celebrated the one-year anniversary of our Community Support Services Program (CSSP), which launched in January 2022 in order to better respond to families…

In Memory of Board Member, Jodie Nedeau

January 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Allendale Board Member, Jodie L. Nedeau. Jodie was a member of the Allendale Shelter Club for many years serving…

Help! It’s the Holidays!

December 27, 2022

Dr. Sandra Clavelli, Allendale’s Senior Director of Clinical and Outpatient Services, shares some ideas and suggestions for coping with holiday stress. “Often during the holidays, we tend to focus on…

The Powerful Impact of Community Networks

December 27, 2022

This fall, we were thrilled to bring on a new community-focused partnership opportunity at Allendale with the creation of the Community Engagement Network! As we have been increasing our community-based…

‘Tis the Season… for Giving Back!

November 23, 2022

There’s something in the air this time of year, in spite of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We gather with family and friends. We smile a little more,…

A Foster Home is Truly Where the Heart Is

November 23, 2022

Most of us look forward to the holidays, gathering together with family and loved ones, eating a bountiful meal, watching a football game, playing a board game, or just simply…