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HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 28,000 Pennsylvanians have been referred to substance use treatment through a state helpline since Governor Josh Shapiro took office, as officials move to expand round-the-clock behavioral …
PA Expands 24/7 Crisis Help as Demand for Services Surges Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding suicide prevention resources for service members, veterans, and their families through a new statewide initiative backed by nearly $144,000 in grant funding.
Pa. Launches Veteran Suicide Prevention Effort Statewide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community organizations nationwide can apply for a new round of federal funding totaling $112 million to expand suicide prevention services for veterans, with applications due by June …
$112M in Grants Aims to Reach Veterans at Suicide Risk Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities across the United States could soon receive expanded funding to address youth mental health, suicide prevention, and treatment for serious mental illness after the federal government …
Mental Health Grants Target Suicide Prevention and Youth Care Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health leaders moved on two major fronts this past week, reshaping national vaccine policy oversight while injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into the country’s mental …
New Vaccine Voices Named as $231M Boost Expands 988 Crisis Lifeline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Shapiro Administration gathered with suicide prevention advocates and Pennsylvanians affected by suicide to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of behavioral health …
Shapiro Administration Marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Focus on High-Risk Groups Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled plans to distribute $52.5 million in grants to community-based organizations dedicated to preventing Veteran suicide or providing emergency clinical …
VA Announces $52.5 Million in Grants to Boost Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Farmers of Salem, a Property and Casualty insurance provider, has long prioritized employee investment in the communities where they work and live. One shining example of this commitment …
Farmers of Salem Spotlights Employee’s Commitment to Veterans and Community Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has released updated National Behavioral Health Crisis Care …
SAMHSA Updates National Behavioral Health Crisis Care Guidance to Strengthen Crisis Response Systems Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Firearm safety has taken center stage in Pennsylvania, as the Shapiro-Davis Administration continues its efforts to reduce gun-related injuries and fatalities by promoting safe storage practices. With over …
Can Safe Firearm Storage Save Lives? 3,500 Free Gun Locks Already Making a Difference in PA Read More