Conner Prairie Hosts ‘Barn Bash’ That Focuses on Teens’ Mental Health Awareness

The following story originally ran on WRTV.com. CARMEL — Ben’s Ranch Foundation hosted its annual Barn Bash at Conner Prairie on Sunday. The event focused on mental health awareness and healing in the heartland. Ben’s Ranch Foundation operates and supports programs designed to connect teens who have mental health challenges to employment opportunities on farms, ranches, stables and therapeutic riding facilities. The event was packed with a variety of activities, including yard games, axe throwing,

Ben’s Ranch Elects New Board Members

Carmel-based nonprofit Ben’s Ranch Foundation has elected four new board members. Bill Cummings from Indianapolis, Fishers’ Mike Miles, Carmel’s Amy Marsh and Susan Rider from Westfield will each serve a two-year term. Bill Cummings is the retired owner and director of Pathfinder Insurance Training. Amy Marsh is the Vice President for Academic Operations for Stride Inc. Mike Miles currently serves as the Vice President Employee Benefits at Gregory & Appel and Susan Rider is Director of Compliance

A Powerful Mental Health Therapy for Kids — Nature

This commentary by Ben’s Ranch Founder Brose McVey was originally featured in The Indiana Capital Chronicle. On a hunch, I pulled out of the rat race and West 38th Street traffic in the state capital the other day, and to my delight, found myself in a wonderful garden right in Indianapolis. I hope I’m the last one around to learn of the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park nestled in the woods beside Newfields. What a wonderful

Ben’s Ranch Foundation Partners with New Host Facilities

Carmel-based nonprofit Ben’s Ranch Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new host facilities for its teen internship program. Ben’s Ranch connects teens who have been diagnosed with mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety to paid internships with farms, stables and equine therapy facilities. The combination of animals, nature, and hard work have been shown to help give the teens purpose and relief. Ben’s Ranch welcomes new host facilities: Southport Equestrian

A No-Cost Mental Health Boost

By: Tina Rhoden-Lewellyn, Executive Director, Ben’s Ranch Foundation You turn on TV news each day and see the evidence of our nation’s declining mental health through stories of school shootings, assaults, and addiction. While professional help is a must for those struggling, there is a free complement to therapy and medications – spending time outside. The outdoors and mental health have a very powerful connection – one we need to encourage our young people to

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Conner Prairie Hosts ‘Barn Bash’ That Focuses on Teens’ Mental Health Awareness

Ben’s Ranch Elects New Board Members

A Powerful Mental Health Therapy for Kids — Nature

Ben’s Ranch Foundation Partners with New Host Facilities

A No-Cost Mental Health Boost

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