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Residents at Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services, under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Robin Moore, recently used their artistic skills to create ‘silly socks’ for residents of an assisted living program in Emporia.
Using fabric paint, the children had a wonderful time decorating socks not only with fun designs but also with inspirational and kind words for the senior recipients. “It’s always fun to spark the children’s imagination and creative efforts,” said Moore. “I’m forever seeking ways to engage our residents in volunteer efforts as a part of their treatment at Jackson-Feild. They were so proud of their creations, and were pleased that they could help brighten someone else’s day.”
Jackson-Feild is a behavioral health organization whose mission is to provide high quality evidence-based psychiatric, residential, educational and recovery treatment services for children who suffer from severe emotional trauma, mental illness and/or addiction.
The Robinson-Withers Gym was transformed a ballroom to host the annual prom with the theme of A Magical Moment in Time.
Many of the residents come to Jackson-Field feeling hopeless, helpless and worthless.
JFBHS staff do everything possible to make its children, who suffer from severe mental illness feel accepted, valued and loved.
An example is the annual prom. A great deal of work was done in preparation of this event to ensure the residents would have a great experience. To let them know that they are special and
The prom attire was provided by the Fairy Godmother Project at Collegiate Schools in Richmond. The food, music and decorations were funded by the Gorell Family Foundation. The food service staff prepared special treats and food.
Prom is a rite of passage for most American teenagers every spring. Jackson-Feild’s staff are committed to ensuring that residents have this special opportunity. They worked hard to make this special night that the residents will cherish for a lifetime. It is a labor of love.
On Saturday April 1, twenty students from the Collegiate Schools in Richmond traveled to the campus of Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services (JFBHS) and transformed the recreation center into a boutique filled with racks of formal dresses and tables overflowing with shoes, jewelry and make-up.
The day was filled with excitement and ear-to-ear smiles as Collegiate students paired up with JFBHS residents to help them find ensembles that make them feel special. When a girl found the perfect dress, laughter rang out and a huge round of applause was heard. Each of our young men were provided with a pair of dress trousers, a white shirt, and a tie of their choosing. Our youth are looking forward to the upcoming spring dance on campus where they can spend an evening dancing to their favorite songs and snacking on special treats provided by our food service staff.
JFBHS residents and staff would like to thank Collegiate Schools and The Fairy Godmother participants for their generosity and kindness. The students work year-round collecting gently-used formal attire and holding fundraisers to purchase supplemental items such as shoes and makeup. Just as important, the students always have a remarkable ability to engage with the youth at JFBHS as they encourage the sometimes-reluctant residents to “Try it on! It’s the perfect color for you!”
The mission of the Fairy Godmother Project is to provide a high school prom experience for youth in circumstances that prevent them from having such an experience. For the past 20 years, Collegiate students have collected and provided formal attire and accessories for JFBHS residents.
It is conservatively estimated that over 700 prom dresses have been given to residents since the inception of this project.
The 28th Annual Go Golfing for the Kids tournament, sponsored by Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. will be held on Monday, May 1, 2022 at Magnolia Green Golf Club in Moseley, VA.
Jackson-Feild is a safe haven for children struggling with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This tournament proceeds will be used to fund services for which Jackson-Field receives no funding. To date, the tournament has raised over $600,000. To help our children.
Sponsor a team of 4 for $700 or play as an individual for $175. All players receive lunch, 3 beverage tickets, snacks on the course, and dinner at the awards ceremony. Range balls will be provided, and the driving range will open 90 minutes prior to tee off.
If you have any questions, or would like to register now, email tbalsbaugh@jacksonfeild.org. Online registration will be made available soon.
We hope to see you on the green this May 1st and help children and their families achieve wellness from mental illness.
On December 20th members of Chapter CD P.E.O. Sisterhood, Littleton, NC and members of the Lake Gaston Ladies Club turned the activities building at Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services into Santa’s workshop.
These wonderful women have been wrapping the children’s Christmas gifts for 23 years. It is an annual labor of love.
Most of the children have sad memories of Christmas due to dysfunctional homes. Christmas is just another day for them with no gifts or special meals made with love.
Jackson-Feild staff make every effort to ensure that the student residents will have a Christmas they will cherish forever.
The morning began with the women arriving bright and early. They got right to work and by the end of the day over 250 presents were lovingly wrapped by these special elves.
The funds to purchase the presents were provided by caring donors. The gifts will be given to the children Christmas morning.
The ladies and the children and staff were treated to a special Christmas luncheon by the chefs and staff of US Foods in Zebulon, North Carolina. This is also an annual event. US Foods provides the food and their staff prepares it.
The event is special and spreads Christmas cheer and brings home the spirit of the season of giving and good will.
The employees from Gerdau steel mill in Petersburg donated funds to Jackson-Field Behavioral Health Services (JFBHS) to directly benefit its children.
JFBHS is a residential psychiatric treatment program serving children with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder. The funds will be used for a variety of uses that directly help children struggling with mental illness.
Nadia Fruchey, People Manager at Gerdau noted that their team is dedicated to community service and improving the lives of its members.
Gerdau (pronounced “Grr-DOW) is the leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the world’s largest suppliers of special steel. Each year Gerdau recycles millions of tons of scrap steel into steel products, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development in the regions it operates. Gerdau’s North American long steel division manufacturers products for construction, automotive, agricultural and energy markets.
Employees at the Petersburg plant have been supporters and friends of Jackson-Field for many years, and their gifts of time and money are much appreciated.
Ten members of the Petersburg Kiwanis Club recently volunteered their time and talent to help Jackson-Feild put a fresh coat of paint on the wooden decks around the Gwaltney School.
Jackson-Feild’s students attend the on-campus school for their educational instruction. Gwaltney School is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. The school specializes in teaching those students who have been unable to reach their age-appropriate grade level due to circumstances in their lives to “catch up to their grade level”.
The volunteers had a crisp fall day and were able to complete painting the entire school deck in a few hours thanks to the hard work of these dedicated volunteers. After painting, they gathered in the dining hall to enjoy a nice lunch. The children and staff at Jackson-Feild are incredibly grateful to the members of the Petersburg Kiwanis Club.
Kiwanis International is a global organization of members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs- nearly 600,000 members strong- annually Dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The objective of the Petersburg Kiwanis Club is to bring aid to children in need. The club has financially supported the children at Jackson-Field for years and conducted numerous volunteer service projects to further its mission.
The mission of JFBHS is to provide high quality evidence-based psychiatric, residential, educational and recovery treatment services for children who suffer from severe emotional trauma, mental illness and/or addiction. The goal is to restore wellness and provide support for successful reintegration into homes, families and communities. We value each of our residents’ ability to lead well-rounded lives not only after their stay at Jackson-Feild, but also while on our campus. A large part of their experience is education.
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services (JFBHS) is a non-profit behavioral health organization serving adolescent children with severe mental health disorders. Founded in 1855, JFBHS serves more than 100 children annually.
For the past sixteen years, Collegiate School students have collected and provided prom outfits to the residents at Jackson-Feild through The Fairy Godmother Project. Their mission is to provide a high school prom experience for children whose circumstances are such that they would not get to attend a school dance like prom outside of JFBHS.
Throughout the year, Collegiate School students collect donated prom attire and conducted fund raisers to purchase supplemental items such as shoes and accessories.
Saturday, May14, 2022, was the “shopping day” for the girls of JFBHS. Collegiate students were able to transform the JFBHS recreation center into a boutique filled with racks of prom dresses. Tables were lined with shoes, an accessory station, and even a table for the girls to pick out their make-up.
The recreation center was filled with laughter and excitement as residents had smiles from ear to ear on their faces after their successful shopping experience. The Collegiate students helped each girl find an ensemble that makes them feel and look beautiful, and the Jackson-Feild girls are so excited to show off their outfits at the upcoming prom. The students’ generosity and kindness is much appreciated by both children and staff.
On May 2, 2022, Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services (JFBHS) was pleased to host the 27th annual Go Golfing for the Kids tournament at The Golf Club at The Highlands. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward providing educational scholarship funding for children from military families both active duty and retirees.
Following a lunch provided by Hardees (Boddie-Noell Enterprises) teams from all over Virginia and parts of North Carolina enjoyed a beautiful day on the links. Following play, the golfers gathered at The Reserve at the Highlands to enjoy a barbeque dinner and awards presentation.
Without the support of our sponsors and players this tournament would not have been possible. JFBHS is tremendously grateful to tournament sponsor Boddie-Noell Enterprises, presenting sponsor Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, and awards dinner sponsor Jones LTC Pharmacy. More than $600,000 has been raised to help children struggling with severe mental illness.
Planning has already begun for the 28th anniversary tournament to be held in May 2023, and all are invited to sign up to play. More details will be available at a later date.
