CHADS LIGHTHOUSE AWARDS

The CHADS Lighthouse Award recognizes teachers, counselors, and schools that are dedicated to the education and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Individuals and schools are nominated by CHADS staff for demonstrating consistent and significant support of the CHADS mission through their participation in CHADS programming and efforts to provide and improve interventions for adolescents.

LIGHTHOUSE AWARD WINNERS

Bernard Middle School

October 2025 Recipient - Amy Baraba

Here is what her nominator, CHADS Family Support Therapist, Sarah Engle said: “Amy is ALWAYS so helpful, and does whatever she can to make my job at Bernard Middle School easier and more efficient. She is always extremely communicative when I reach out to her about questions or concerns, and is always willing to do whatever she can to help me serve our middle schoolers. Since my first day here, she has made me feel so welcome and supported. She truly goes above and beyond, and I can't thank her enough for all she does!”

Thank you, Bernard MS , and Ms. Baraba, for your partnership!