Mike Gruber is the System Transformation Unit Coordinator for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health and is the Project Director for Stand Together. In his current capacity as Coordinator of the System Transformation Unit, he promotes wellness, recovery, and … [Read more...]
2018- Dr. Neil Cappreto
Dr. Neil Capretto, the longtime medical director of Gateway Rehabilitation Center who helped save the lives of thousands of people struggling to overcome addiction was a graduate of Allegheny College in Meadville and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Capretto served as the chief … [Read more...]
2017- Sally Jo Snyder
Staunton Farm Foundation has chosen Reverend Sally Jo Snyder, recipient of the Albert B. Craig, Jr. Award for Innovation in Behavioral Health. For the past 13 years, Reverend Snyder has worked in justice ministry settings as a community organizer on local, state and national levels. Of particular … [Read more...]
2016 – Lynne Loresch
Lynne Loresch, has over 30 years of service with mental health community. She will be retiring as the Executive Director of Mental Health America of Washington County. Lynne is tireless advocate for eliminating stigma, raising awareness and educating the community on behavioral health. MHA … [Read more...]
2015 – Ian Cummins
In November of 2013, Ian lost his younger brother to suicide. As an avid outdoorsman, Ian decided to turn this tragedy into an inspiring cross-country walk. Last year, he walked for six months from coast to coast to raise awareness for mental illness. During the walk, which was called Ian Walks … [Read more...]
