Angelus Therapeutic Services Inc

03/20/2026

Today, these incredible humans gave up their Friday to do something that truly matters. 💙

Our Lawrence County Community Support & Trauma Response Team (LCCSTRT) came together for a half day of Critical Incident Stress Management training and mock CISD enactment — sharpening the skills and building the tools that support our first responders and community members when they need it most.

From law enforcement and county co-responders to mental health professionals and HOPE Therapy Dog Team — this crew shows up. Not because they have to, but because they understand that caring for those who care for us is essential work.

We are so grateful for every person in this photo — and for the many members of our community and team who continually show up behind the scenes to support our helpers and our community. You are all part of this. 🐾🍕

03/11/2026

🚓🚒🚑 First Responders in Lawrence County

Some calls stay with you long after the shift ends.

The Lawrence County Community Support & Trauma Response Team (LCCSTRT) is building a network of first responders, clinicians, and community partners who step in after those calls — the ones that stick.

Join us Friday, March 20 for a team meeting and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) debrief simulation at the Hope & Healing Center in New Castle.

You’ll learn:
• Practical coping tools designed for first responder culture
• How a structured critical incident debrief works
• How you can be part of supporting local crews when incidents hit hard

No prior CISM experience needed.

📋 Register here:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/1fea003f711db8d0fb0b2f88a91f20d7?r=use1

Please sign up by Tuesday, March 17 so we can plan lunch and seating.
Support before the next call.

03/10/2026

There’s something timeless about the lessons we learned from Mr. Rogers.

Long before terms like trauma-informed care or emotional safety were common in mental health conversations, Fred Rogers modeled what compassionate community looks like — through kindness, listening, and genuine presence.

In our newest blog, one of our therapists reflects on what Mr. Rogers taught us about trauma-informed community and why those lessons still matter today.

Sometimes the most healing thing we can offer another person is not advice or solutions — but simply being present and willing to listen.

It’s a reminder that community begins with small, everyday choices to see and care for one another.

📝 Read the full article here:
https://angelustherapeuticservices.com/2026/03/10/what-mr-rogers-taught-us-about-trauma-informed-community/

At Angelus, we see these principles in action every day through our work with individuals, families, schools, and first responders.

Because healing often begins with something simple:

Being seen.
Being heard.
And knowing you belong.

Discover what Mr. Rogers taught us about trauma-informed community, emotional safety, & how kindness and presence help create healing connections.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

Today we celebrate the strength, compassion, and resilience of women in our community and beyond.

At Angelus, we are grateful for the opportunity to support and work alongside so many incredible women every day. Your stories of courage, healing, and growth inspire us.

Here’s to supporting one another and continuing to grow together.

03/07/2026

Excited to be spending the day at the Lawrence County Women’s Conference! Always a great experience filled with positivity and encouragement

02/27/2026

Please join us this Monday March 2nd

02/04/2026

🎮 Cozy gaming isn’t about avoiding challenge — it’s about choosing what your brain needs.

In this follow-up to Why Video Games Feel So Good, Cody dives into cozy gaming — games that help you slow down, decompress, and reset after long or stressful days.

From comfort games you keep coming back to, to low-pressure simulators and cozy worlds, this post explores how gaming can be an intentional coping tool, not just a distraction.

If gaming helps you relax, focus, or feel better after a tough day — this one’s for you.

👉 Read the blog here: https://angelustherapeuticservices.com/2026/02/03/cozy-gaming-and-mental-health-using-comfort-games-to-decompress/

— Cody Currie, LCSW

01/10/2026

❤️ Support, Comfort, and Community ❤️

This week, as part of the Lawrence County Community Support & Trauma Response Team, we had the honor of responding to the Lawrence County Career & Technical Center to support students and staff.

🐾 During the week, the HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response therapy dogs — Hazel, Titus, Hank, and Stella — provided calm, grounding support to students and staff.

On Friday, we were also grateful to have 🐾 Cash, a registered therapy dog, who is teamed with our therapist Stacy, to offer additional comfort and reassurance as students headed into the weekend.

These visits were about meeting students where they were, creating moments of calm, and reminding them that they are not alone as they navigate grief and difficult emotions.

We are deeply thankful to LCCTC for welcoming our team during such a tender time, and to our community partners who help make compassionate response possible. Together, we continue to show what healing looks like — through presence, care, and connection. 🫶

📌 Read more about this meaningful visit here:
👉 https://www.lcctceagles.com/the-eagle/2026/1/10/hope-therapy-dogs-leap-into-service-for-lcctc

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.

📱 Text HOME to 741741 for confidential help.
📞 HSC Crisis Line: 724-652-9000 — available 24 hours a day for local support

You don’t have to carry this alone. Support is here when you need it most.

Interacting with these calm, well-mannered dogs offered our students a simple yet powerful way to de-stress and share emotion, reminding them they were not alone.

01/02/2026

Sophie (Kaylas’s mini therapy dog in training) says that this snow and cold is for the birds and she wants nothing to do with it today ❄️

12/30/2025

The holidays can get loud and overwhelming.

This is your reminder to slow down, take a breath, and make a little space for yourself.

Even a minute counts. 💙

— Cody Currie, LCSW

12/26/2025

Because our school-based mental health services have been such a success in other districts, we are expanding our school-based services within Mohawk School District—and Angelus is looking for a full-time LPC or LCSW to join our team starting mid / late January.

This role is ideal for a clinician who:
✔ Loves working with kids and teens
✔ Enjoys being embedded in a school community
✔ Values collaboration and prevention-focused care
✔ Wants to help shape a growing program

💼 Full-time position
💙 Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)
📍 Onsite at Mohawk School District

📩 To apply or learn more, send your resume to:
https://angelustherapeuticservices.com/employment/

Please feel free to share!

12/21/2025

Winter Solstice & Mental Health ❄️🕯️

Today marks the Winter Solstice—the longest night of the year. And after tonight’s deepest darkness, we begin taking small steps back toward the light.

This shift is quiet and gradual, but meaningful. It’s the kind of change that reminds us how hope often arrives—not all at once, but in subtle ways—when the tides begin to turn and the light of dawn slowly starts to break.

For many people, winter can feel heavy. Shorter days, less sunlight, and the emotional weight of the season can impact mood, energy, and motivation. If you’re feeling more tired, withdrawn, or sensitive right now, you’re not alone—and there is nothing “wrong” with you.

The Winter Solstice invites us to:
• Slow down without guilt
• Honor rest as a form of care
• Reflect on what this season has stirred up
• Make space for both darkness and hope

Even the smallest return of light matters. Healing, like the seasons, doesn’t rush—it unfolds.

If this season feels especially hard, support can help. Reaching out is a meaningful step toward caring for yourself.

✨ Be gentle with yourself today.
✨ Light a candle.
✨ Trust the quiet shift.
✨ The light is finding its way back.