MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

One word that can describe the outlook of the present environment, is ‘transformation’.  Many people, organizations and businesses continue to reconnect and regroup after the pandemic and economic downturn, and are navigating the uncertainties around us in these ever-changing and challenging times. However, as executive director of the Center for Humanistic Change, I have never been more confident that the good work we do together can help us meet today’s challenges for our community’s children and families, and that opportunities for a brighter future await us all.

The Center for Humanistic Change (CHC) has been delivering prevention programming and life skills training for more than 42 years, and our commitment to equipping people to make better-informed and positive life choices is steadfast. Our skilled and dedicated staff continue to make CHC a leading Lehigh Valley resource, and we serve the community with experience and competence, empathy and compassion.

As we build on our growth and progress, some of the key areas we’re focused on include increasing suicide prevention efforts and expanding social-emotional learning to build resiliency in youth and develop their strong mental health.  Additionally, we are addressing emerging drug trends such as magnified nicotine vaping among youth and often casual attitudes towards marijuana use. Increases in fentanyl poisonings are of major concern, so we will take greater steps to educate the community and distribute free Narcan kits.  CHC will continue to provide essential services and evidence-based prevention education programs towards these and other issues, virtually and in-person.

We know that we’re needed now more than ever before, and pledge to be there with help and hope.

Sincerely,

Kristen Hettrick, Executive Director