About
Our Mission
The Linden Lodge Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to the recovery of men and women with a serious and persistent mental illness by providing opportunities for our residents to live, work, and learn, while contributing their talents through a community of mutual support. We do this through providing a safe, "home-like" residence and the development of innovative motivational, educational and vocational prospects.
Our goal is to provide a high quality of life for all residents, ongoing improvement and increased self-esteem and the ultimate elimination of stigma against those with a mental illness. Residents, staff and volunteers work side-by-side to develop treatment plans, set goals and discover ways to successfully realize them. Success depends upon our ability to inspire partnerships between residents, staff, board members, volunteers, organization partners, medical providers and the larger community.
At Linden Lodge, we strive for health and well-being. As such, we aim to provide the best staff and multiple partnering facilities helping our residents find the very best medical care for optimum mental health. We operate with 24/7 care with talented staff that assist with residents' medication and other needs.
Linden Lodge strives for "complete" health. While providing for the mental health of our residents, we also emphasize the following:
Spiritual Health is emphasized through assisting our residents with access to church services at their choosing.
Emotional Health is emphasized through allowing our residents to explore hobbies, online schooling, and group activities such as gardening — all to foster camaraderie and fellowship.
Physical Health is emphasized through chores such as yard work, laundry, and prepping/cooking for meals. Our residents also participate in volunteer work such as cleanup, delivery, and other arduous tasks that help improve mental and physical conditions.
Board of Directors, Staff & Volunteers
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Michelle Myer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Kay Howery
BOARD CHAIR
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Kay Labare
VICE CHAIR
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John Purnell
TREASURER
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Carrie Valete
SECRETARY
A Message From Our Founder
Marianne Kernan was the founder of the Linden Lodge Foundation and a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. Her dedication and compassion made her a driving force behind efforts to improve the lives of those facing mental illness. Tireless in her advocacy, she worked continuously to enhance the quality of life for individuals often overlooked or underserved. Marianne’s vision and commitment were instrumental in the creation of the Linden Lodge Foundation, leaving a lasting impact on the community it serves. Her legacy lives on in the foundation's ongoing work and mission.
