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Casey working at Wawa   Family credits Devereux PA Children’s Services with helping son thrive in community

Since he began receiving services through Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services in 2018, Casey continues to learn, grow and excel. In 2023, with support from Devereux, Casey secured his first competitive employment position. This year, Casey achieved another significant milestone when he graduated from the Devereux School for Integrated Learning.

A sad girl sits in the hallway   Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Helping those in crisis feel safe, supported

During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, Devereux is joining other organizations in raising awareness about this national public health issue and spreading the word about actions we can all take to be part of the solution and support youth and adults at risk of suicide.

Yvette Jackson   Devereux Arizona's Yvette Jackson named one of the 'Most Influential Women in Arizona Business'

Devereux Arizona Executive Director Yvette Jackson, LMSW, DBH, was recently selected as one of Az Business magazine's 2024 “Most Influential Women in Arizona Business.” Jackson was named one of the “Most Influential Women” as a result of her more than 25 years of behavioral healthcare experience in the state.

Dad and Son in front of schoolbus   The summer-to-school switch: Helping families with disabilities ease into the school year

For many families, the transition from summer vacation to school can be challenging, especially if you are a parent of a child with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. Devereux National Director of Family Engagement Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM, offers tips to help families of children with disabilities get back into the swing of things and make the summer-to-school switch a success.


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Fireside Chat   Devereux video: President and CEO Carl E. Clark II chats with clinical leaders about evidence-based practices

At Devereux, we follow evidence-based practices (EBP) to support and empower the individuals we serve. In our latest Fireside Chat, Devereux President and CEO Carl E. Clark II, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical/Medical Officer Dr. Yolanda Graham and National Director of Behavioral Health Services Dr. Crystal Taylor-Dietz dig into two EBPs – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Dialectical Behavior Therapy – and share how they are making a positive impact across our organization.

Yolanda Graham   Dr. Yolanda Graham elected president of regional council of AACAP

Congratulations to Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical/Medical Officer Yolanda Graham, M.D., FAPA, DFAACAP, who was recently elected president of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s (AACAP) Regional Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (RCCAP) of Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

Family walking through fall trees   National Adoption Month: Providing youth with love, support and a sense of belonging

National Adoption Month celebrates the families who have flourished through adoption and shines a light on the thousands of children across the U.S. who are still waiting to find a family of their own. Devereux is proud to work with foster and adoptive families to help children with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences find stable and nurturing homes where they can heal and grow.

Keith Armson   Keith Armson Named Vice President of Pharmacy Operations for QualityHealth Pharmacy

QualityHealth Pharmacy, a leader in long-term residential care pharmacy solutions, announced that Keith Armson, RPh, MHA, Pharm.D. has been selected as vice president of pharmacy operations. In this role, Dr. Armson will oversee QualityHealth Pharmacy’s organization-wide strategy related to pharmacy operations and medication management services.


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