Susquehanna Valley Mediation, Inc.

06/09/2026

Thank you to Leadership Susquehanna Valley (LSV) for all the amazing work you do and for a wonderful ceremony!

06/08/2026

Stop on by the Public Library for Union County this evening at 6:30 pm for another round of stories shared! What's a story from your life where summer truly felt like summer? Tell us of a time you indulged in summer shenanigans! Share a memory of a powerful summer storm you've experienced.
All are welcome and free snacks will be provided. Bring a friend!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

SVM has been hosting civic conversations at the Public Library for Union County for a year and a half. We're looking to add locations! Thanks to our volunteer mediators who help facilitate and to people from across the political spectrum who show up. “The goal is not to convince someone of why their position is wrong — the goal is to build our capacity… to wrestle with problems together and figure things out with people with whom we have differences.”

Reach out if you'd like to learn more or get involved!

LEWISBURG — Eight community members exercised their “civic muscles” through a mediated conversation Wednesday at the Public Library for Union County.

05/29/2026

Stop by the Public Library for Union County Wednesday for another round of Civic Conversations!
What are Civic Conversations? They're a chance for community members, from all walks of life, to build communication skills while talking with one another about current events.
Our next Civic Conversation is this upcoming Wednesday, 6/3 at 12 pm. Come by and add to the conversation! See less

05/27/2026

Congratulations to all of the treatment court graduates!

LEWISBURG — When Rose Samples was asked if she wanted to be admitted into the treatment court program in 2024, she heard a different question in her mind: are you

05/19/2026

🌿 Recovery in Motion: Hiking for Healing & Connection 🌿

Join Susquehanna Valley United Way’s United in Recovery team for *Recovery in Motion*—a 5-month hiking series focused on wellness, recovery, and community connection through nature.

📅 Kickoff Hike: Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Milton State Park
205 PA-642, Milton, PA 17847

We’ll meet the second Sunday of each month from June–October, rotating through trails across Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties. Each hike is a chance to move, connect, and support healing in a welcoming space where no one walks alone.

💙 Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone, or simply seeking fresh air and connection—this series is for you.

We can't wait to see you there!

05/19/2026

Come join us! Every voice matters!

Susan is Executive Director of Susquehanna Valley Mediation, a nonprofit community mediation center dedicated to supporting constructive responses to conflict across the region. A Certified Transformative Mediator and Trainer, she has spent more than a decade helping individuals, families, and communities build understanding, strengthen communication, and navigate difficult conversations with dignity and respect.

Through her leadership, Susquehanna Valley Mediation has developed partnerships with courts, schools, nonprofits, governments, and grassroots organizations across Central Pennsylvania. Susan has trained mediators and facilitators throughout Pennsylvania, the United States, and internationally on topics including restorative practices, trauma-informed mediation, de-escalation, and transformative dialogue.

A collaborator at heart, Susan believes deeply in the power of listening and connection to create stronger, healthier communities. Her leadership and expertise will help guide a thoughtful and meaningful conversation about the experiences and priorities of women across the region.

✨Join us in Lewisburg on May 29 as we elevate women’s voices and shape the future together. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-the-woman-listening-tour-northeast-lewisburg-tickets-1983560935153