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.
At New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, we recently hosted a special Brain Injury Awareness Event to celebrate the strength, courage, and determination of our residents. On Thursday, March 27, our Action Recovery Brain Injury Program brought together residents, staff, and community members to honor the resilience of our Brain Injury Warriors.
Black Mental Health Awareness is an essential topic, especially during Black History Month. Historically, Black individuals have faced unique challenges in accessing mental health care, yet resilience and advocacy have led to progress.
The Pride Award at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery is presented to individuals who exemplify innovation, ownership, and pride in their work and in advancing our mission. This year, Brian Considine wins the Pride Award, celebrating his dedication, leadership, and commitment to our residents and team members.
New Vitae Wellness and Recovery is proud to announce that three of its outstanding team members—Taliah Mason, RN, Robert Dromboski, and Samara Speakes—have been named recipients of the prestigious 2024 PA Forensic Rights and Treatment Awards. The awards were presented at the annual PA Forensic Rights and Treatment Conference, hosted on December 4th and 5th by Drexel University.
Since its grand opening in early 2023, The Browne Cottage at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery’s Mount Trexler Manor property has become an integral part of our Action Recovery brain injury program. Designed to combine a home-like environment with advanced rehabilitation programming, the cottage has become a cornerstone for recovery and growth, celebrating significant milestones in its first year of operation.
We are honored to announce the completion of a vibrant new mural at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery’s Philadelphia program, marking a collaborative effort to inspire community involvement and civic pride. Created as part of the Philly Votes project, the mural was designed to highlight the importance of civic engagement and to serve as a reminder of the power of voting and community connection.
The New Vitae Wellness Foundation was proud to host an inspiring and transformative event this month, featuring motivational speaker Joshua Holi. In partnership with St. Luke’s Penn Foundation, we welcomed staff and residents for a powerful session that delved into themes of personal struggle, resilience, and the strength found in shared experiences.
New Vitae Wellness and Recovery was proud to announce that we had been named a recipient of the Family-Owned Business Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal. This recognition underscored our enduring commitment to the community and our success as a family-operated business in the behavioral health field.
We are proud to celebrate that Justin Wunderler, Veterans Service Coordinator at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, has been honored with the Veterans in Business Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal.