Polaris Counseling and Wellness

12/13/2025

12/12/2025

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TRAINING COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
PUBLIC SAFETY 911 CENTER
JANUARY 21, 2026 8:30AM TO 4:30PM
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12/09/2025

NAMI hosted event in Hawley pa!

12/09/2025

We are getting geared up for our solstice event, but that's not the only thing we have to offer in December!
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/vosburg_neck_state_park_711/calendar

12/09/2025

On December 18th Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Peckville will offer a Blue Christmas Mass. This mass is open to anyone who is in search of, or would like to connect with others in search of spiritual support.

12/04/2025

🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Tori Welch, LPC, to the Polaris Counseling & Wellness team! 🌟

Tori is now scheduling clients in-person in Lords Valley as well as virtually, offering both daytime and evening appointments.

She brings a warm, client-centered approach and extensive experience supporting children (6+), teens, and adults.

Her specialties include:
• Anxiety & Depression
• Behavioral Concerns
• Autism
• CBT & DBT
• Postpartum & Maternal Mental Health
• Mood & Personality Disorders
• Life Transitions
• LGBTQIA Support
• Self-Esteem & More

Tori is in-network with many major insurances, with more being added.

✨ We’re so excited for our community to meet her!
📞 Call 570-290-8603 for a free consult or to schedule.

Welcome to PCW Tori! 💙🌙

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

✨🎄 SHOP LATE ON STATE 🎄✨

Thursdays in December just got way more festive!

Your favorite local shops are staying open for you until 7pm on Thursdays in December giving you extra time to find the perfect gifts, stroll the lights, and soak up small-town holiday magic. 💫🛍️

All of the shops starting from and all the way up to .vintage_home and everyone in between! @ The Jewelry Room will be open!

Come out and shop local!

PLUS… show off those shopping bags at and and get a little something special!! 🍰❤️

Support local, sip something cozy, grab those holiday must-haves, and make December nights in the Abingtons merry & bright. See you on there! 🌟

11/11/2025

Thank you to all service members for the duty, sacrifice and commitment you provided to this country.

"A Veteran is someone who wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including their life"

Veterans are at increased risk for mental health concerns as well as higher risk for su***de.

This Veterans day - let us help break stigma for our service men and women to outreach for help and support and let them know we stand by them to seek services - that 'we got their six'.

If you are a Veteran, or know a Veteran seeking services, - we would be happy to help guide towards service options/treatment available. Our providers have history working with Veterans and their families and would complete free consultation call to help connect to services. 🇺🇸

https://www.nami.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/improving-health/ensuring-access-to-veterans-mental-health-care/