Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Winter is approaching. It’s dark at 5PM. There is little sun in Pittsburgh. You feel depressed, but you know it is not always like this. You usually feel good during other seasons. The doctor diagnoses you with Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as SAD – how...

Use AmazonSmile for this years Holiday Shopping

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Chartiers Center, at no cost to you! Better yet, you can support Chartiers Center every time you shop. To shop, go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/25-1203882. You will find the exact same low prices, vast...

Chartiers IDD Program Open for Referrals

Chartiers provides programming for adults with intellectual disabilities. The Adult Training Facility is currently accepting referrals for the day program. For more information call Micky at 412 221-3302 ext.187.  The Community Activities Program offers evening...

Chartiers’ Annual Report Presented to Board of Directors

  The 2014-15 Chartiers’ Annual Report was presented at the annual meeting. The report highlights the events and accomplishments of the past year. Click on the front cover to read more about the new Substance Abuse Program, Integrated Outpatient Services,...

The Importance of Sleep on Your Mental Health

Suzie’s mood has plummeted these past three months.  She is depressed and has little energy.  Suzie sleeps about 3 hours a night, wakes up for about 45 minutes and falls back asleep for about two hours then awaking again.  She takes her medication as prescribed, but...