Fountain Hill Center holds its Holiday Open House December 5

By Shelley Irwin

Published November 30, 2023 at 9:24 AM EST

Fountain Hill Center holds its Holiday Open House December 5, plus the Porchlight Award presented. Terri Demeter and Therapist discuss the event and keeping a check on mental health as the days shorten and the holidays come and go.

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