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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force has officially transitioned to the Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership (CCSPP), marking an important milestone with its new 501c3 non-profit …
Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force Becomes Non-Profit Partnership Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Sophia Fontecchio, a high school senior from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, has been honored with the third annual Youth Scholarship by the Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force. …
Chester County Teen Awarded Scholarship for Mental Health Advocacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has published the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal. This edition provides recent research aimed at assisting people with …
Pennsylvania DHS Releases New Research on Trauma-Informed Care for Disabilities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) this week unveiled a $10 million funding initiative aimed at preventing Veteran suicides. This funding is available to eligible states, …
VA Announces $10 Million Initiative to Combat Veteran Suicide Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced it is now accepting applications from entities to manage and oversee Pennsylvania’s Drug and Alcohol Call …
Pennsylvania Seeks Managers for $7 Million Drug and Alcohol Helpline Grant Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Governor John Carney, accompanied by First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, made an important announcement this Thursday: the 2024 recipients of the esteemed Compassionate Champion Awards. This recognition …
2024 Compassionate Champions Honored: A Step Forward in Transforming Delaware into a Trauma-Informed State Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced a comprehensive push to spotlight mental health and trauma awareness throughout Pennsylvania, marking May as Trauma and Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative …
Pennsylvania Elevates Mental Health and Trauma Awareness in May with Statewide Initiatives Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — Health Advocate has announced a strategic partnership with Tava Health, a teletherapy company, to broaden the availability of digital mental health services. This collaboration aims to …
Health Advocate Partners with Tava Health to Enhance Teletherapy Access Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This week, a historic initiative unveiled by the Chester County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services marked a big step forward in community healthcare. The …
A Responsive Hand to Chester County Residents: The Human Needs Network Read More
LANSDALE, PA – Prepare to embark on a profound journey of healing and understanding at the “The Body Keeps the Score: Dancing with Trauma and Recovery” event. Presented by DanceLink and …
A Journey Through Movement: ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ Explores Trauma and Healing Read More