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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials outlined a two-year statewide suicide-prevention plan Wednesday backed by $15 million for the 988 crisis network and walk-in stabilization centers, expanding the state’s capacity to …
Pennsylvania Directs $15 Million to Crisis Response Network Read More
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — Gwynedd Mercy University has launched a Behavioral Health Institute to expand continuing education, clinical supervision and professional development as Pennsylvania confronts a projected shortage of more …
Gwynedd Mercy Targets Behavioral Health Worker Shortage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wounded Warrior Project is urging families and communities to identify suicide risks among veterans before they escalate into crises, citing survey data showing more than one-quarter of …
Veteran Suicide Prevention Push Targets Risks Before Crisis Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A Child’s Light completed a four-week pilot program in Downingtown this month that combined movement with therapeutic support for Chester County children affected by trauma, an early …
A Child’s Light Tests Movement-Based Trauma Program Read More
DOWNINGTON, PA — When a child in our community experiences severe trauma, the path to healing is often blocked by long waitlists and insurmountable financial barriers. For Chester County residents, …
Local Non-Profit Founder Leslie Holt Named “Social Impact Hero” for Transforming Youth Mental Health Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County ACEs Coalition marked its 10th anniversary after training nearly 14,000 people over the past decade to recognize childhood trauma and its effects, reflecting …
Chester County Trauma Coalition Marks Decade of Community Work Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has expanded its Crisis Intervention Team training program to include specialized courses focused on youth and military veterans, broadening efforts to equip law enforcement …
Chester County Expands Crisis Training for Police, First Responders Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has enacted a law requiring county veterans affairs personnel to receive additional training in trauma-informed care, military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, …
Pennsylvania Enacts Veterans Trauma Training Law Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is investing $255 million to continue operating the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as mental health and substance use crises continue affecting millions …
Federal Officials Pour $255M Into 988 Crisis Lifeline Read More
HAVERTOWN, PA — Because Organization will host “Victims Deserve More” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Haverford High School, bringing together leaders in victim advocacy, …
Victims Deserve More: A Unified Look at Crisis, Trauma, and Justice Reform Read More