Mainstay Unlocked Blog

One emerging and promising therapeutic approach for addressing trauma for people with ID is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Black history IS American history. To understand the history of America, we must celebrate the contributions that Black people have made.

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

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.

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...

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...

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 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...

May 15, 2024May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness MonthBy Lindsay Kondis, Peer AdvocateMy name is Lindsay Kondis. I am originally from Plum Borough. I have lived in Mt. Lebanon for almost 20 years with my roommate. When I was born in 1981, I stopped breathing three...

April 15, 2024April is Autism Acceptance MonthBy Tracy Clarke, LPC, NCC, Licensed Mental Health ClinicianApril is Autism Acceptance Month! This is a time dedicated to raise awareness, promote acceptance, inclusivity & connectedness, and celebrate individual...