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The New Year is a time for new beginnings, and what better way to start off your year than by revamping your wellness routine? If you’re like most people, you …
Tips to Revamp Your Wellness Routine This New Year Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a large room buzzing with conversations about mental health and wellness, one resource is silent. A grin is obvious, and a tail is wagging, however, as …
Chester County Sheriff’s Office Comfort K-9 Marley Lends a Paw at Mental Health and Wellness Event Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The pandemic has reshaped not only how people work, but how the world collectively thinks about and recognizes the importance of mental health in and out of …
Survey: Employers Are Failing to Recognize the Importance of Mental Health Read More
EXTON, PA — Recognizing the frustrations in access to mental health care and the lack of information about what resources were available, Pennsylvania State Representative Kristine Howard began holding the …
Mental Health Fair at Chester County Library Read More
Summer is coming to an end and kids all over the country are dreading the return to school. For some, it’s the fear of having to face another year of …
8 Tips to Help Kids (and Adults!) Overcome Back-to-School Anxiety and Depression Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Saturday, July 16th is an important day for Chester County. That’s the day that our community joins with communities across the nation in introducing “988” as …
Chester County Introduces “988” Mental Health Crisis Hotline Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Hundreds of carnations and thank-you notes were distributed to Chester County Hospital employees last week in an effort spearheaded by the Care Team, part of Chester …
Carnation Day: Suicide Prevention Task Force Care Team Holds Event for Chester County Hospital Employees Read More
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
WEST CHESTER, PA — Citing a substantial increase in the need for mental health services that was exacerbated by the pandemic, the Chester County Commissioners this week approved a resolution calling …
ChesCo Commissioners Call for Increased State Funding for ‘Crumbling’ Mental Health System Read More