The Chapel is at the heart of the Center for a very definite reason, to raise the big questions in life to these boys, and staff, and families.
—Father John Crews, Ed.D., Executive Director
Mind Body and Spirit
Mind
Hanna boys come from diverse backgrounds, but they share a common need: to confront difficult problems that are wreaking havoc in their lives. Their problems may vary dramatically—from neglect and abuse to lack of family structure—but at Hanna, the path to change starts with building trust. Once a relationship of trust is established, we can begin to address the problems.
Individual and group counseling are critical to our success in helping boys learn to trust, reach out and grow.
Additional programs, such as,
- Students Against Violence
- Parenting Classes
- Substance Abuse Prevention Counseling (Phoenix Program)
Help our boys develop self-awareness and give them the tools they need to achieve their goals by focusing on making smart choices, taking responsibility for choices, listening and communication skills.
Body
A healthy body, of course, is as important as a healthy mind. Hanna’s Health Center staff provide general health care to the boys, manage off-campus medical appointments, and maintain a special dental clinic. The medical staff includes two registered nurses and a registered dental assistant. The Health Center also retains the services of a local pediatrician.
For many boys, Hanna’s Dental Clinic is their first dental experience. The Dental Clinic is staffed by our registered dental assistant and a team of dental professionals who generously donate their services.
Spirit
“Faith is the foundation of Hanna, playing a crucial role in our daily life. From grace before meals to religious studies, boys are exposed to the principles of faith. Our hope is that through their experiences at Hanna, the boys will develop a reverence for a spiritual power that will support them throughout their lives.
The Chapel is at the heart of the Center for a very definite reason, to raise the big questions in life to these boys, and staff, and families…and the big questions are questions like…Why am I here? What is the purpose? How am I using the talents and strengths that I’ve been given? How do I deal with suffering and loss? How do I treat myself and other people? Am I doing my best? Those are religious questions for me.
Your coming into the Chapel isn’t my effort to make you a Catholic. It’s an effort to show you how to act appropriately and respectfully in a place that some people regard as sacred or a place to be honored.”
—Father John Crews, Ed.D., Executive Director