KidLink Treatment Services

🎃 Our Referral Team is celebrating Halloween in style this week—with costumes, a chili cook off, and some festive pumpkin decorating! Wishing you and your family a safe, spooky, and fun-filled Halloween! 👻

Account Managers, Charla Suppe (back row, 2nd from left) and Kristina Baker (bottom row, 2nd from right) represented KidLink at the annual ADDAM (Association of Directors of Development Admissions & Marketing) meeting where residential programs gather to tour programs, brainstorm ideas for outreach, and discuss best practices for serving youth with mental health and/or special needs.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗 This month, we honor the fighters, the survivors and the loved ones we've lost. Breast cancer affects millions, and early detection saves lives.

Please join us in celebrating and congratulating our National Account Manager, Scottie Gilbert, on an incredible 23 years of dedication and service. Your hard work and dedication are unmatched. We appreciate all that you do! Congratulations, Scottie!

October is Bullying Prevention Month. Let’s stand together to create safe, supportive spaces for every child. Bullying hurts, but kindness heals. Whether online or in person, your voice matters. Speak up. Reach out. Be the difference.

We are excited to welcome our newest National Account Manager, Kari Oliveto! Kari will be covering Georgia and South Carolina. She earned her MBA in 2009 and has previously worked in finance, wealth management and insurance prior to joining UHS. In March 2023, she made a career change and began working with adults in behavioral health at Turning Point in Georgia and later became the DBD for almost 2 years. Her passion lies with patient advocacy, serving in underserved communities and bringing change in areas where resources are limited. We are excited to have her as a part of the team. Welcome, Kari!

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. To help cultivate a culture of safety and understanding, it is important to talk about suicide and know where to get help. Build your suicide prevention skills. Familiarize yourself with local and national supports and services. Knowing where to turn can make a meaningful difference. You could help save a life. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone. #SPM2025 #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters

988 Day is a Day of Action held annually on 9/8. 988 is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, connecting anyone in emotional distress or experiencing a mental health crisis to free, confidential support—24/7. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to be connected with help. To learn more, visit 988lifeline.org

We are excited to welcome our new Account Manager Michelle Laskey, who will be working in partnership with Delaware, Maryland, New York and New Jersey. Michelle has been with sister facility Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center in Virginia as Director of Business Development. In her 25 years of marketing, she has specialized in strategic development, coaching teams and launching start-up facilities. In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family. One of her favorite vacation destinations is Ocean City, Maryland. Welcome, Michelle. We are happy to have you as part of the KidLink Team!

Every flower is different-But together, they make something beautiful. Foster care is the same. Children come with unique stories, strengths, and struggles. Foster parents come with open hearts and willing hands. Together, they can create something strong, beautiful, and full of hope. Foster care isn't about being perfect-It's about being present. Could you be a part of someone's bouquet? #FosterCareAwareness #YouBelongHere