For Immediate Release

The Stone Foundation Celebrates its 5th Year Anniversary

Baltimore, Maryland, February 3, 2010 --In 2010, The Stone Foundation celebrates five years of compassionate service and dedication to the community. Starting as a single practitioner for mental health services in a one room office, The Stone Foundation (TSF) has grown significantly since opening its doors in January of 2005. TSF was founded with the intention of providing individuals and families with counseling services in a warm and professional setting with competent, highly-trained staff.

In five years, The Stone Foundation has grown from a one woman operation to a human services organization providing a broad range of services. TSF’s outpatient program encompasses a comprehensive continuum of counseling and psychiatry services promoting wellness for individuals of all ages. Overcoming stigma and offering culturally sensitive support, TSF has consistently witnessed successful outcomes individuals, couples and families.

Stretching beyond individuals and families, TSF expanded to reach businesses through the creation of non-traditional employee assistance programs and to equipping professionals to achieve better results. TSF caters to the career development of mental health professionals by providing them with fresh and relevant continuing education that meets licensing requirements and is delivered with professionalism and great expertise. Through clinical supervision, coaching, trainings and retreats and business mentorship, TSF expands expertise and support professionals in becoming increasingly interpersonally savvy.

The Stone Foundation founder, Samara Stone has not only branded the organization with her name, but with her unique character as well. Ms. Stone has built a strong organization with basic principles of self care and relationship building. At a time when businesses are closing and job satisfaction is at a low, TSF is a shining example of how motivational leadership and infectious compassion can bring out the best in people. Ms. Stone is a natural encourager, teacher and inspirer having mentored many in building their businesses and developing themselves personally and professionally. Whether as a trainer, community leader, professor or mother, Ms. Stone continues to make a mark in Baltimore area with her unique combination of talents.

TSF has only just begun and is growing in the community as a organization that embodies a spirit of compassion and an interpersonal savvy that consistently promotes the well-being of those touched by its products and services.

For additional information, please contact:

Samara Stone, LCSW-C
The Stone Foundation
410-296-2004
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