04/08
During 2007, Atkins House Executive Director, Susan Baugh,  collaborated with Susan Bull and Kathy Cohen, two former Atkins House counselors, to co-author "Mental Health Issues, Treatment and the Female Offender" - a chapter in second edition of Female Offenders: Critical Perspectives and Effective Interventions, edited by Ruth T. Zaplin and published by Jones and Bartlett.  

07/25/07
We started a new poetry group here at Atkins House on July 25th.  The group has named themselves Illuminated Ink.  Their workshop teacher is Carol Clark Williams, York (PA) Poet Laureate.  The group has already written a poem, entitled "Searching".

2/1/06
Jaceita Walker, N.R.C.M.A./HIV/AIDS Educator at the Atkins House, will attend the 2007 CDC/ASPH Institute for HIV Leadership Program.  More >>

11/30/06
The Atkins House Advisory Board Luncheon and Meeting was held at Atkins House, Among topics explored and discussed were the accreditation process, the recent audit by the Dept. of Health, Drug and Alcohol Licensure and  the HIV/AIDS  Education and Prevention Program with remarks by  Ms. Tracey Beinhaur of the AIDS Coalition. 

11/29/06
Susan Baugh, Atkins House Executive Director, has accepted an invitation to speak at the AIDS Planning Coalition Board meeting on December 14^th to talk about our HIV/AIDS programs

11/27/06
Atkins House has recently joined the AIDS Community Alliance of South Central Pennsylvania, an organization that, since its inception in 1985, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals and families impacted by HIV and AIDS and preventing the further spread of the disease in our community.

11/25/06
Atkins House successfully passed the audit conducted by the Dept. of Health, Drug and Alcohol Licensure this month.  The agency cited three areas regarding fire extinguishers, exits and a film on fire safety. Responses were given, and the agency is in full compliance.

10/20/06
Atkins House has begun HIV/AIDS testing. The testing is open to anyone. Call Jodi Schmidt for more information at 848-5454.

11/18/05
The Annual Meeting was held at Atkins House.

10/12/05
Advisory Board Luncheon took place at Atkins House.

10/5/05
The Family Health Council of Central PA Inc. has selected Atkins House to receive the FHCCP Kenneth Teich Memorial Award.  This award was established to honor an individual or organization who, in seeking to further the delivery of quality client and/or health care to those most in need, demonstrates the mission and/or core values of the Council.  The award will be presented on November 4, 2005, at the Annual Meeting of the Family Health Council of Central PA.

4/26/05
Jodi Schmidt, Atkins House staff member, received her Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional certification.

4/05
April Kauffman has joined the Atkins House Board. With the help of a group from Living Word Community Church, she has developed the Atkins Angels Program that has provided welcome packages to Atkins House residents and will help with the lifeskills program and provide various sessions for the residents.

3/05
Congratulations to Atkins House Guardian Angel, Seth Noll, on the birth of baby girl, Audrey Grace. 

3/05
The Monday evening session for Relapse Prevention  for Drug and Alcohol and Criminal Behaviors has been extended to women who have graduated from Atkins House and still attend for treatment.

3/05
The HIV/AIDS Poster Content was conducted at the Atkins House facility as well as the Prison. The winning posters will be on display during April at the Atkins House and then will be distributed to area schools.

3/05
Funding of the Atkins House HIV/AIDS Education/Prevention Program for 2005-2006 is in place, and additional funding for the Lifeskills-HIV/AIDS Program for young women at the Children's Home is expected but not yet confirmed. 

3/05
Atkins House is staff now using upgraded Internet access by cable which facilitates communication with parole agents, regional office staff and Family Health Council staff directly. This allows all reporting and billing for Family Health Council to be done electronically.  it is expected that this will be in place for all funding sources by July, 2005. 

3/02/05
York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Program monitoring took place and resulted in no areas of non-compliance.  Funding has been extended for the funding year 2005-2006 at a reduced rate over last year due to funding cuts from the federal and state levels.  

2/15/05
Atkins House Associate Director, Sandra Grove, was the featured speaker at the Stewartstown Lions Club meeting.

1/11/05
Robert Garvey, Chairperson of the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections (CAC), recently announced the accreditation of the Atkins House, Atkins House Inc.  The award was presented in conjunction with the American Correctional Association Winter Conference.  Sandy Grove, Associate Director, received the American Correctional Association Accreditation Award in Phoenix, Arizona, on behalf of Atkins House.

11/17/05
Atkins House Graduation.  Ten graduates returned to accept their certificates and tote bags with "It is my Destiny to Succeed".  Special thanks to Julie Martin, Resident Assistant, for organizing the graduation.

10/04
Annual Open House held to honor special friends and supporters of Atkins House.

10/04
Atkins House passed the American Correctional Association accreditation audit and was found to be in compliance with 100% of the mandatory standards and 100% of the non-mandatory standards.