New Vitae Wellness Foundation in Action

Articles, Events, Foundation, Veterans

Through the New Vitae Wellness Foundation, the work goes beyond education. It creates opportunities for real conversation, deeper understanding, and connection in ways that challenge stigma at its core.

That work continues to grow through a developing partnership with DeSales University, expanding locally by meeting individuals where they are and providing consistent, meaningful support.

This spring, that partnership came to life through a five-week workshop series held at DeSales University’s Veterans and Military Services Center.

Celebrating Heather Ritton’s 30+ Years at New Vitae

Articles, Staff

For more than three decades, Heather Ritton (Kramer) has been a reliable and familiar part of daily life at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, consistently supporting residents and the rhythm of the home at Quakertown House.

Heather joined New Vitae in 1996, beginning her career in housekeeping at Quakertown House. From those early days, she became known for her strong work ethic and willingness to help wherever she was needed within the house.

Brain Injury in Behavioral Health: Why Awareness Matters in Treatment

Articles, Behavioral Health, Brain Injury Support

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and for us at New Vitae, this is more than a calendar recognition. It is a reminder of the real lives behind the clinical presentations we see every day. Brain injury is common among the individuals we serve, and its effects often shape cognition, emotion, coping, and engagement in ways that can be misunderstood without a brain-informed lens.

Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive: The Hidden Loss After Brain Injury

Articles, Brain Injury Support

When we think of grief, we think of funerals. Of casseroles and sympathy cards. Of a clear line between “before” and “after.”

But brain injury creates a different kind of loss, one that rarely receives acknowledgment. The person you love is still here. They may look the same. They may even sound the same.

And yet, something has shifted. A spark, a rhythm, shared memories, a way of being together that once felt effortless.

Adele Lemak 30-Year Anniversary at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery | Recognizing Three Decades of Service

Articles, Staff

This year marks 30 years of service for Adele Lemak of New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, where she serves as Office Manager at the Recovery Center. In recognition of this milestone, New Vitae is sharing Adele’s story—highlighting her impact, dedication, and the heart she has brought to the organization since joining in 1995 as a Case Manager at Quakertown House.

Redefining Success Through Peer Support

Articles, Staff

For Brian, success isn’t about a single achievement—it’s a continuous process. As a newly Certified Peer Specialist now working at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery’s Main Street Commons, Brian offers support not just through training, but through lived experience—including his own time as a participant at New Vitae.