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Helping to empower our community through increasing access to mental health care.
Who We Are
We are a group from Juniata College working with a variety of healthcare and social service agencies in Huntingdon County. Our mission is to address the barriers to accessing mental health services by collecting and sharing data with providers. We are empowering residents in the county to improve their health and well-being by making information related to care easily accessible through resources such as our Mental Health Resource Guide and newsletters.
Meet Our Team
AmeriCorps VISTAs
Angie Wilkins
Community Mental Health Needs Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA - Year 1
"I am a 2020 graduate from Juniata College where I received a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. I decided to work in community mental health because I wanted to help address the high level of mental health need in our rural region."
Jasmine Boots
Community Mental Health Needs Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA - Year 3
"I am a 2022 graduate from Juniata College where I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I decided to work in community mental health because I am passionate about improving mental health access in our county."
Amelia Wall
Community Mental Health Intern
"I am a senior at Juniata College studying biology and psychology. I enjoy being an advocate for mental health and hope to increase awareness of services available in Huntingdon County."
Ben Boyer
Community Mental Health Intern
"My name is Ben Boyer and I am currently a junior studying psychology and communication at Juniata. I am glad to be a part of this community mental health work, as I want to help raise awareness and help provide resources to the Huntingdon community. I hope to continue this work in communities I will be a part of in the future."
Dr. Kathy Westcott
Molly Harris
Community Mental Health Needs Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA - Year 2
"I am a 2021 graduate from Juniata College where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophical History. I chose to work in community mental health because I believe that anyone can benefit from mental health services, and I want to play a role in addressing the barriers to accessing such services in Huntingdon County."
Amy Junga
Community Mental Health Intern
"I am currently a senior at Juniata College (class of 2022) studying biology. I became a part of this project to learn more about the barriers to receiving mental health care in rural communities. I hope to continue to advocate for access to mental health services and make a positive impact on my community."
Interns
VISTA & Intern Supervisor
