Losing someone to suicide is one of the most painful and disorienting experiences a person can go through. The grief that follows is unlike most other kinds of loss. It often comes wrapped in shock, confusion, guilt, anger, and questions that may never have a satisfying answer. If you’re in the middle of that grief…

There’s something special about a community that takes care of its own. In Quincy, that spirit has a name: Cornerstone. For nearly eight decades, Cornerstone has been rooted right here — serving Quincy families, partnering with local schools, supporting at-risk youth, and helping neighbors through some of the hardest moments of their lives. And the…

Taking the first step toward therapy is one of the bravest things a person can do. And yet, for many people, the anticipation of that very first appointment is the hardest part. What will they ask me? Will I have to talk about everything right away? What if I don’t know what to say? These…

When a child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or socially, counseling can be a powerful lifeline. But research consistently shows that counseling works best when parents are actively part of the process. Children don’t exist in a vacuum — they grow, learn, and heal within the context of their families. That’s why at Cornerstone in Quincy,…

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, or if you’ve been in therapy for a while and wondering whether a different approach might serve you better, you’ve probably come across both talk therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). They’re two of the most common and well-supported options available today. But they work in…

Some things are hard to put into words. Maybe it’s something that happened years ago that still sneaks up on you. Maybe it’s a memory you’ve tried to talk through in therapy but still can’t seem to shake. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And there may be a reason that talking alone hasn’t…

Every family goes through rough patches. Disagreements, stress, and growing pains are a normal part of life together. But sometimes what starts as a rough patch becomes something harder to navigate on your own. Family counseling isn’t just for families in crisis; it’s for any family that wants to communicate better, heal old wounds, or…

February can be a hard month. The holidays are long behind us, spring feels distant, and for many people, getting out of bed each morning takes more effort than it should. It’s tempting to chalk this up to the “winter blues” and push through. But sometimes, what feels like seasonal sluggishness is actually something that…

The confetti has settled, the champagne flutes are washed, and your New Year’s resolutions are written down somewhere—maybe on your phone, maybe in a journal gathering dust. If you’re like most people, some of those resolutions involve improving your mental health, managing stress better, or finally addressing that nagging anxiety that’s been your unwelcome companion.…

As the year winds down in Quincy, it’s a time for reflection and gratitude. At Cornerstone, we’ve seen firsthand how resilience and community support can transform lives. Founded in 1947 as the Family Service Agency of Adams County and evolving into Cornerstone in 2002, our organization has been a licensed child welfare agency dedicated to…