Mainstay Unlocked Blog

The Real Cost of Starting an LGBTQIA+ Family
This Pride Month, let’s recognize the diverse ways families are formed and commit to a future where love, not legal paperwork or cost, defines parenthood.

David is thriving in Mainstay’s PWS program
I am so grateful to Mainstay for making David their first ever client with PWS and addressing his needs so fully.

Prioritizing Mental Health for People with ID and the Use of EMDR
One emerging and promising therapeutic approach for addressing trauma for people with ID is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Black History Month: Celebrating “Hidden Figures”
Black history IS American history. To understand the history of America, we must celebrate the contributions that Black people have made.

Ensuring Quality and Mitigating Risk
Mainstay is committed to collecting reliable data, using data to forecast risk, and working with pertinent teams to avoid or mitigate risk.

What a year!
As the days remaining in 2024 dwindle, I am astonished at what we accomplished this year. And I am excited to see what 2025 will bring.

Thank You for Celebrating Mainstay’s 25th Anniversary with Us
Nov 24, 2024Thank you for celebrating Mainstay's 25th Anniversary with usBy Aubrey Lutz, Mainstay’s Advancement & Engagement Fall InternOn November 14, 2024, Mainstay celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the River’s Casino in Pittsburgh. We welcomed 200+ people...

Mainstay Celebrates Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2024
Sept 8, 2024Mainstay Celebrates Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2024By Kim Sonafelt, Chief Executive OfficerAs we celebrate Direct Support Professional Week (9/8 – 9/14), I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible work the...

Thanks for Making Our Golf Outing a Success!
July 10, 2024Thanks for making our Golf Outing a success!By Alexa Feorene, Advancement & Engagement Summer Intern On Monday, June 24, 124 golfers joined us at The Club at Nevillewood for the 17th Annual Charlie Ross Memorial Charity Golf Outing. We had a beautiful...

June is Pride Month
June 14, 2024June is Pride MonthBy Gavin O’MarehenIn June each year, millions of Queer folks and their allies embrace Pride and what that means to them in their own authentic ways. Pride month became an official month-long celebration by President Bill Clinton in...