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Gathering for meals in the Main House dining room is central to our social fabric - it is when we slow down, talk about the day, and make important announcements. And this past May, it was also a time to learn about and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month – through food!

When Stacey Henson stepped into the role of director of clinical outreach a year ago, the position was evolving to work more closely with the admissions team and spend more time on the road, talking about the Farm with diverse audiences. Stacey reflects, “When I stepped into the role, I felt I could help get the word out about what we do, and as a clinician, also bring my clinical experience into multiple areas of the job.

We spotlight a group in Ontario, Canada, is preparing to open Eli’s Place, a farm-based residential treatment program for young adults struggling with mental illness. It will be the first program of its kind in Canada. Co-founders David and Deborah Cooper were inspired to create Eli’s Place in memory of their son, Eli, whom they lost to suicide.