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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently published new guidance to assist institutions in providing mental health supports for students, faculty, and staff. The guidance will help colleges …
Education Department Urges Colleges to Use American Rescue Plan Funds to Provide Mental Health Supports to Students Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration is highlighting May as Mental Health Awareness Month, which seeks to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and wellness, mental illness, and substance …
Wolf Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to Support Each Other and Recognizes Mental Health Service Providers Read More
LANCASTER, PA — A Lancaster County-based non-profit, United Disabilities Services (UDS), is celebrating the talents and abilities of its clients this spring with a unique gallery exhibition opening on April …
Lancaster County-based Non-profit Celebrates ‘The Artist Within’ at Unique Gallery Exhibition Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Arts and Athletics Club is raising awareness of Mental Health through the arts. This local nonprofit organization is producing an original musical for teens called In …
Mental Health Awareness Through the Arts Read More
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced grant awards totaling $34 million to help communities address crises involving homelessness, mental health and substance use disorders, and other …
$34 Million Awarded to Support Community Crisis Response Read More
Who is KenCrest and What is Lifesharing? KenCrest, a human services agency supporting 12,500 people each year in PA, CT, and DE, is headquartered in Blue Bell, PA. We have …
Could You Be KenCrest’s Next Lifesharing Provider? Read More
RADNOR, PA —Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) this week announced that for the sixth consecutive year, the company has been named as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, …
Lincoln Financial Group Earns Sixth Consecutive 100% Score on Disability Equality Index Read More
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offer free or low-cost health coverage for children and teens up to age 19. Coverage includes check-ups and regular doctor visits, immunizations, …
How to Find Mental Health Resources for Children and Families Read More
As Pennsylvania finally begins to emerge from over a year of fear, lockdowns, and restrictions, it is important to look back over the year and reflect on the valuable lessons …
Will We Remember the Lessons of the Pandemic? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal, which aims to provide the most recent research and resources for …
Role of Relationships, Social Support Systems for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health and Behavioral Challenges Read More