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🎃 Tewksbury's Inaugural Fall-O-Ween Event! 🎃 Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon! 🎉 The Town of Tewksbury is thrilled to announce the first-ever Fall-O-Ween Celebration happening on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 1-4 PM at the Town Common, 1009 Main St. This FREE family-friendly event is packed with fun, including: 🍂 Pumpkin decorating & kids' crafts 🎃 Sensory-friendly Halloween-themed activities 👻 Haunted house 🎨 Face painting 🎈 Balloon twisting 🦎 Exotic animal meet & greet 🍭 Trunk-or-Treat, food trucks, and more! Stay tuned for updates on parking and partial street closures. Special thanks to the Town Manager’s Office, Police & Fire Departments, Tewksbury Schools, Public Library, and DPW for making this possible! 👏 Mark your calendars—don’t miss the fall fun! 🍁

In her recent article, “Establishing and Promoting Self-Care Within a Human Services Agency”, Melmark New England Executive Director Katie Salvatore offers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a framework for a value-based approach to self-care. To read the full article, visit https://lnkd.in/e6DwVuqb

🎓 Congratulations, Jakob! 🎉 We are so proud of you! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we can’t wait to see what amazing things you’ll accomplish next. Your contagious smile has lit up our halls and we are going to miss you!

Celebrating Our Dedicated Melmark New England - Andover Team Members!💙💚 At Melmark, we believe that our success is built on the commitment and passion of our incredible team. We are proud to honor our employees’ work anniversary milestones and are grateful for their dedication to our mission-first work. Join us in congratulating these outstanding individuals: 5 Years: Samuel Edokpolor Elizabeth A Valliere Leeanne J Durkin Juan I Rivera Nerlande Bernadel 10 Years: Jessica L Burke 20 Years: Andrew Shlesinger Mark J Smith Heidi Marquardt Kimberly L Duhanyan Your hard work, dedication, and passion are the heart of Melmark. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and making a difference every day!

Melmark team members recently attended the 2024 Conference of Autism Service Providers (CASP)! This national event offered exceptional educational and networking opportunities, bringing together leadership teams from across the country to address shared challenges. With nearly 100 breakout sessions designed for small-group collaboration, our team was able to engage in meaningful discussions, gain new insights, and build valuable connections to enhance the services we provide.

In a recent article for @AutismSpectrumNews, Melmark team members Lauren Carter, Emily Chin, Maria Wizboski, and Mary Jane Weiss highlight the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to obtaining a medical diagnosis for an individual with a complex behavioral profile related to an underlying medical condition. To read the full article, visit https://lnkd.in/euW-a5ER

Michael from our Adult Day Program enjoying the September sun!

Join Our Team! 🌟 Melmark New England is hosting a Hiring Open House for ABA Classroom Counselors on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at our Andover location. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can RSVP to [email protected]. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eBmjnUNg Location: 461 River Road, Andover, MA 01810 Can’t make it? Contact us at 978-654-4300. Mission First. Every Individual, Every Day.

Thank you to all the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, cash and in-kind donors who made the 19th Annual fore Melmark New England Golf Tournament a success! The event has raised over $240,000 and there’s still time to donate: https://lnkd.in/e8n2C5My) From a great day out on the course, to the Martini, Mani, Mary Kay, and More event in the afternoon to the Awards Reception, silent and live auctions; each aspect of this event directly benefits Melmark’s programs and services. We appreciate everyone who came out to support of our mission-first work. Special thanks to: 🏌️Long drive pro Mike “Moose” Watson 🎙️Magic 106.7 radio personality Kendra Petrone for emceeing the evening festivities ⛳The Golf Club and Mansion on Turner Hill for hosting 🍽️Vinwood Caterers 🍹Tito’s Handmade Vodka 💅Salon Forza of Andover 💄Carol Mouradian, Mary Kay

In a recent article published in Behavioral Health News Melmark team members Maggie Haag, Heather Hirst, and Aaron Emmons discuss how to support the changing needs of adults with disabilities who live in residential settings as they age. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dYiXC6CK