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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday announced nearly $3 million in new funding to strengthen hospital-based violence intervention programs, a strategy the Shapiro-Davis Administration says is delivering measurable reductions …
Pennsylvania Unveils Nearly $3 Million Push to Expand Hospital Violence Intervention Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency highlighted major strides in reducing gun violence, expanding victim support, and strengthening community safety this …
Holiday Spotlight on Safety: Pennsylvania Showcases Big Gains in Fighting Violence Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Students who speak Spanish more often and experience more violence tend to have lower GPAs, according to a new study led by Dr. Vanesa Mora Ringle, a …
Study Finds Complex Links Between Language Use, Trauma, and Academic Outcomes for Latine Students Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Volunteers for Ukraine (VfU) has announced the launch of Project Uplift, a groundbreaking initiative designed to combat the widespread mental health challenges facing children impacted by the …
Volunteers for Ukraine Launches Project Uplift to Support Mental Health of Ukrainian Youth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania isn’t sitting idle in the face of a growing addiction crisis. On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) launched a bold initiative in …
PA Takes Bold Action to Combat Addiction Counseling Crisis with University Partnership Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has released a set of resources designed to …
SAMHSA Releases Resources to Address Mental Health Impact of Gun Violence Read More
WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA — Author Gabriel Adels presents an intimate narrative of self-discovery, community, and personal growth in his new memoir, Dream House. The book chronicles his experience renovating a …
Gabriel Adels Explores Growth and Home in New Memoir, Dream House Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently unveiled the latest edition of the Positive Approaches Journal, a pivotal resource aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals …
Pennsylvania’s Positive Approaches Journal Highlights Trauma-Informed Practices for Autism Support Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the allocation of more than $4.3 million in cooperative agreements across ten states and two territories. This funding …
VA Allocates Over $4.3 Million to Combat Veteran Suicide Through Local Initiatives Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — On Wednesday, in a concerted effort to bolster the response to mental health crises across Pennsylvania, the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium convened over …
Crisis Intervention Pioneers Recognized: Discover How CIT is Transforming Mental Health Response in Pennsylvania Read More