On Friday, Sept. 30, staff and participants from Susquehanna Park, a Horizon House Homeless Services location, took part in the annual Journey To Hope Kickball Tournament at Mander Recreation Center in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia.Our amazing participants were cheered on by our wonderful staff throughout the day as they competed against fellow participants […]
Horizon House Hosting NE Philadelphia and Bucks County Residential Job Fair
Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in the life of others and in your own? We want to meet you!
Horizon House is holding a job fair on Friday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Neshaminy Interplex Business Center in Trevose, Pennsylvania. The job fair will take place on the first floor of Building Four in Suite 112.
This job fair will be for FULL-TIME and PART-TIME RESIDENTIAL POSITIONS (Residential Advisors, Residential Supervisors and Rehabilitation Counselors) at the following locations in Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County:
· County Line Rd., Warminster, PA 18974
· Madison Ave., Warminster, PA 18974
· Hazel Ave., Feasterville, PA 19047
· Stanford Rd., Fairless Hills, PA 19030
· Maple Dr., Southampton, PA 18966
· Tremont St., Philadelphia, PA 19115
· Cottage St., Philadelphia, PA 19114
INTERVIEWS WILL BE OFFERED ON THE SPOT!
A driver’s license is required for all available positions.
Housing First Treatment Teams Hold Narcan Training Clinics in Philadelphia Communities
Our Housing First Treatment Teams, which are part of Horizon House’s Homeless Services Division, have been out in our communities holding Narcan trainings for participants in case they come across someone suffering an opioid overdose episode.
These trainings have helped participants recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer Narcan, the overdose reversal drug, in the case of an emergency situation. The trainings are brought to the participants in their communities and encourage the participants to be honest and ask as many questions as they want.
Pictured above is the most recent Narcan training, which was held in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. This successful training even included free water ice and soft pretzels, perfect snacks for those who took part on a hot day in the city.
What a great idea from the Housing First Treatment Teams!
Ricoh USA Donates Food to Horizon House Locations as Part of #RicohFeeds Program
A huge thank you is in order for our longtime partner Ricoh USA, which recently donated non-perishable food items to Horizon House locations throughout the region as part of the #RicohFeeds campaign.
The goal of the #RicohFeeds program is to take action and fight hunger by helping neighbors and communities facing food insecurities. Ricoh employees volunteer and deliver the collected food to communities in need.
We are so lucky to have an amazing and supportive partner like Ricoh helping to make a difference in our communities!
Horizon House 2021 Year in Review
2021 brought numerous challenges, but Horizon House staff members stood tall and answered each and every one with skill, patience and strength.
With that came new journeys, new achievements and new partnerships that fueled an amazing year and set the course for the future of Horizon House.
Please join us and watch the video above as we take a look back at 2021 – a year of service and accomplishments.
Dr. Ralph Aquila Appointed as Horizon House Medical Director
Horizon House is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ralph Aquila as the agency’s new Medical Director.
Dr. Aquila previously served as the Medical Director at Fountain House, a renowned non-profit organization based in New York City that fights to improve the health of and increase opportunity for those living with mental illness.
He brings to Horizon House incredible scopes of academic and professional experience in mental health that have touched countries across the globe over the last five decades.
Residencies, board appointments, journal publications, leadership roles, presentations and even informative television appearances are just some of the many notable accolades of Dr. Aquila’s impressive career.
Dr. Aquila’s wide breadth of knowledge and experience will bring a new, unique perspective to our ultimate goal – helping our participants across the Philadelphia region and their families live the most fulfilling lives possible.
“I am honored to be part of one of the oldest and most prestigious behavioral health programs in » Continue Reading.
Horizon House Implementing COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Just as we were all looking forward to a sense of ‘normal,’ there has been a resurgence in the COVID-19 pandemic, fueled by the Delta Variant.
Throughout the pandemic, we have been encouraging all staff and participants to protect themselves and loved ones from COVID-19 by following safety protocols intended to prevent the spread of the virus. As vaccines became available, we encouraged staff and participants to listen to health officials and become vaccinated. As a health care provider, we must take this responsibility to each other as a high priority.
Over the last month, there have been federal, state and local mandates requiring staff to be vaccinated. Horizon House falls under these mandates and will now require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Anyone who does not get vaccinated by the agency deadline must get tested twice a week.
Who must be vaccinated? – All part-time and full-time Horizon House staff – All temp agency staff providing in-person » Continue Reading.
Horizon House Developmental Services Staff Honored with PhillyLove Awards
In tandem with PhillyLove, Horizon House recently honored members of our incredible Developmental Services staff for their dedicated, selfless service to our participants throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
A recognition ceremony was held at our New Market West Service Headquarters where representatives of both the Horizon House Executive Staff and the PhillyLove group were able to personally give their thanks and appreciation. Please join us in thanking all our staff members who have provided amazing service to our participants throughout the challenging times of the pandemic. You all are greatly appreciated!
Thank You to Sponsors of the 28th Annual Horizon House Golf Outing
The 28th Annual Horizon House Golf Outing would not have been able to be the success it was without the help of our amazing sponsors.
We’d like to use this space to say thank you to each and every one of our sponsors listed below.
You can learn more about the our annual golf outing, which was held on June 1 at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, and watch a recap video of the day by clicking here.
Outing Sponsors Brown and Brown of Pennsylvania Rosengarten Roofing
Course Sponsor Conner, Strong & Buckelew
Dinner Sponsors Fulton Bank Ganse Apothecary, Inc. Hunt & Ayres, P.C.
Brunch Sponsors BDO USA Emerald Business Supply Fulcrum Pharmacy Mission First Housing Group
Platinum Sponsors Canon Solutions America Independence Blue Cross Interstate Fleet Services Midatlantic Fire LLC Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Philadelphia Insurance Quality Care Options Radius Rx Direct Reynolds and Reynolds Electronics RICOH » Continue Reading.
Horizon House Hosts 28th Annual Golf Outing
The 28th Annual Horizon House Golf Outing was a tremendous success!
This year’s outing took on special meaning not just because it was our first in-person event since the onset of COVID-19, but also because we dedicated the outing to Dr. Larry Real, our late Medical Director who passed away in March after a brave battle with cancer.
We’d like to take a moment to thank all of our sponsors, all who came out to play at Huntingdon Valley Country Club on June 1 and all who donated in some way. You are helping to make a difference in lives of the men and women we serve each day.
We invite you all to watch this recap video from the day, which includes highlights and interviews. Thank you all again!