Valley Oaks Health

12/23/2025

Please join us in congratulating Bill Holmes from our Maintenance Department on winning a Golden Award!

12/23/2025

This season, we’re wishing you peace, connection, and moments of joy. Whether you're gathering with loved ones or finding quiet ways to recharge, know that your mental health matters.

We're here for you this season and into the new year. 💙

12/19/2025

At Valley Oaks Health, we’re more than a healthcare provider. We’re part of the community.

For over 100 years, we’ve walked alongside individuals and families across Indiana, offering mental health care, addiction recovery support, and now primary medical services because true wellness starts close to home.

Whether you’re seeking help, healing, or simply someone who listens, we’re here. Right here.

12/16/2025

Last week, our leadership team came together for a Leadership Summit focused on growth, learning, and strengthening how we lead across Valley Oaks Health.
The day included learning new strategies for coaching and mentoring with Brooklyn Burton from Ivy Tech, exploring how to make data-driven decisions with Morgan Gilbert, COO, and gaining practical tools for Workplace Conflict Resolution with Bekah Selking from Advisa. We also spent time reviewing Leave Management, Harassment, and Discrimination with Angie Gibson, CPO and Nicole Lambert, ESD, ensuring our leaders are well equipped to support their teams. We wrapped up the summit with an open and engaging Q&A panel, where peers shared real leadership challenges and insights from their own experiences.
It was a powerful day of listening to learn and reaffirming our commitment to our core values of leading with courage, compassion, and connection across Valley Oaks Health and the communities we serve.
A big thank you to our Training Department, HR Department, and Communications team for putting together a wonderful Leadership Summit!

12/15/2025

Ever answered “I’m fine” when you’re really not?

Terrible, Thanks for Asking is the podcast that skips the small talk and dives straight into the messy, honest, and sometimes funny side of being human.

Hosted by Nora McInerny, each episode shares real stories of grief, love, resilience, and everything in between, reminding us it’s okay to not be okay.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

12/12/2025

Please join us in celebrating several employees who have completed 15 years with Valley Oaks Health! Their dedication has strengthened our teams, supported our communities, and played a key role in shaping Valley Oaks Health into what it is today.

(Left-Right)
Dr. Monique Kulkarni, Senior Director of Behavioral Health (facilitator)
Morgan Gilbert, Chief Operating Officer, 15 years in June 2025
Arik Pynaert, Child & Adolescent Team Leader in Tippecanoe County, 15 years in July 2025
Judy Humburg, Skills Trainer III at Teal Group Home in Tippecanoe County, 15 years in June 2025
Shirley Heeter, Management Accountant agency-wide, 15 years in July 2025
Tara Dudderer, Child & Adolescent Skills Trainer in Tippecanoe County, 15 years in Jan 2025
NOT PICTURED: Keith Brehob, Licensed Masters Prepared Therapist in Montgomery County, 15 years in July

Here’s to 15 years of meaningful impact and the many years still ahead!

12/12/2025

Scrolling nonstop? You’re not alone.

While social media helps us stay connected, too much of it can take a toll on mental health, like fueling anxiety, loneliness, and what experts call digital depression.

In our latest article, we explore the link between social media and mental health, and share simple ways to build a healthier digital life.

In a world where connection is just a click away, social media has become an integral part of daily life. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) allow us to stay in touch, share our lives, and access a constant stream of information. But as our digital engagement increa...

12/08/2025

We gathered for a special Milestone Celebration Luncheon to honor some incredible team members who’ve dedicated years of talent and compassion to Valley Oaks Health.

Please join us in celebrating these remarkable anniversaries:

Michele Hanford – Patient Registration Supervisor, Rensselaer Branch – 20 years (Mar 2025)
Kim Shackelford – MIS Support Specialist – 25 years (Sept 2025)
Dennis Baker – MIS Programmer/Analyst – 30 years (May 2025)

A big thank-you to our Executive Leadership Team — Dan Arens, Jason Nesius, Morgan Gilbert, and Angie Gibson — for joining the celebration and helping make the day even more meaningful.

And a warm shout-out to a few additional milestone achievers who were not able to attend but are absolutely part of the celebration:
Scott Hankins – Skills Trainer, Teal Group Home – 30 years (Oct 2025)
Matthew Watts – Skills Trainer, CSC Team at Ferry Street – 20 years (June 2025)
Mathew Stone – Maintenance Supervisor – 25 years (Aug 2025)

Their dedication strengthens our mission every day, and we’re grateful for the impact they make across our communities.

12/06/2025

Health Tip: Practice the Pause

Not every thought needs a reaction, and not every moment needs a response.

When emotions start to rise, give yourself permission to pause. Breathe in, count to five, and check in with how you’re feeling before reacting.

Small pauses lead to healthier choices and clearer thinking.

12/04/2025

The Rensselaer office is participating in the Rensselaer Parks Christmas Tree Display at Potawatomi Park. We recognize that mental health can be especially challenging during the holiday season, and we hope our tree brings a little joy to the community.

On December 6, citizens will be encouraged to vote for their favorite displays by placing non-perishable food items at the tree of their choice. All donated food will go directly to the local food pantry to support families in need.

12/04/2025

12/01/2025

December is a time for celebration, but also a time for prevention.
Substance use and impaired driving affect lives every day.

If you’re struggling or know someone who is, Valley Oaks Health offers addiction services that lead to healing.