Challenge Center

10/10/2025

FREE: Mental Health Workshop for adults who are looking for services or professionals looking for training hours! Scan the QR code to register or go to this website to register for our inperson event: https://MentalHealthWorkshop25years.eventbrite.com

10/08/2025

We will be hosting an open to the public six week IN PERSON Nutrition Links Program( for adults 18 years and older)!
Location: 118 grant street franklin pa (big blue and red building)- park in the lower parking lot and come through the main door!
If you are interested in attending this free workshop please contact Aaron@challengectr.com or call 814.432.4280 ext 309. This is a great way to learn about nutrition, eating healthy, meal planning and much more!

09/20/2025

We are starting the events and activities to celebrate the 25 Year Anniversary of Hand In Hand Mental Health Services! We invite you to participate in our Su***de Prevention Poster Contest.

09/20/2025

Challenge Center will be there today! Stop by our table and say hi!

The 2025 Recovery Celebration of Hope and Healing will be held this Saturday at Bandstand Park in Franklin from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be vendors, food and drinks, games, activities, and resources. Stop by and show your support!

09/19/2025

Thanksgiving Meal Sign Up - October 1-12th!

The St Elizabeth Center is able to provide a limited number of clients with Thanksgiving meals, this includes a Turkey and food box. Registration will be done on a first come/served basis. Clients must pick-up meal during distribution time/date; Friday, November 7th from 10 -12:30. This will be a drive-through distribution in the Center's parking lot.
One meal per registered household; Must be a registered client of SEC; if you register and fail to pickup your meal, you will be ineligible for the program in 2026.

09/04/2025

It's National 💜
We dedicate this month to celebrate the power of recovery from substance use disorders and mental health conditions.

for EVERYONE! samhsa.gov/recovery-month

08/19/2025

A successful school year starts with more than supplies. Mental health and substance misuse support can make a big difference for students and educators.

If you need help with mental health or substance misuse, help is available: samhsa.gov/find-help

08/18/2025

Reminder!!! This Thursday from 1215-4pm is our annual challenge center picnic! Give us a call to RSVP 814.432.4280

07/24/2025

United Way, in partnership with UPMC Health Plan and UPMC Northwest, is once again funding the National Night Out Events. These events, held on Tuesday, August 5th, encourage strong relationships between residents, law enforcement, and first responders.

This year, eight events will be held in our area at the following locations: Christ United Methodist Church, Clintonville Borough Park, Emlenton Borough (Main Street), Rocky Grove Playground, Rouseville Community Playground, South Side Neighborhood Hub (Oil City), Saint Elizabeth Center, and Titusville Fire Department.

Make sure to check out an event near you!

06/23/2025

❗️BIG ANNOUNCEMENT❗️
We're MOVING to Oil Region Venango Campus effective July 1, 2025!

This move includes ONLY our Administrative, Early Head Start and Welcome Every Child Staff. All other offices and services are remaining in their current locations!

05/09/2025

Coffee with a Counselor?

Stop by Woods & River Coffee in Oil City from 9 to 11 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for a FREE cup of coffee and some time with Counselors. The Counselors will be on-site to answer any questions you may have about mental health, substance use or general behavioral health information.