In the shadow of Yankee Stadium, just beyond the hustle and bustle that is the 161st subway station in the Bronx, lies one of WellLife Network’s newest residences. Built in 2016, the 165th mixed-use apartment complex stands on a quiet street between a row of private houses. It has a beautiful backyard suitable for summer BBQ’s and plenty of green space. The staff who run the facility keep everything clean and in order. You can tell as soon as you arrive that they take pride in maintaining the property. Its an oasis. A safe haven nestled in the South Bronx.

The celebration of Women’s History month is inextricably tied to the suffrage movement of the early 1900s. It was at this time that women began to raise their voices in opposition to the status quo.

On a cold February day, I ventured to our Great Neck office to meet with Maggie Carine, a Board-Certified Art Therapist who works for the WellLife PROS program. I heard a lot of great things about this program and wanted to learn more about art therapy and how it helps the people we serve.

“Art therapy is no different than being a social worker or a mental health counselor. You are trained in art and use creativity as a way for your clients to express themselves,” she told me, as she talked me through the process.

WellLife Sets a High Bar for Services at Station Road Day Habilitation Program