Posted on: May 25, 2022
You must apply for this position through the PA Civil Service. This link will take you directly to the list of open Westmoreland County jobs. Please click the "Accountant 1 (Local Government) Westmoreland County BHDS" job.
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 24, 2022
You must apply for this position through the PA Civil Service. This link will take you directly to the list of open Westmoreland County jobs. Please click the "Fiscal Officer 1 (Local Government) Westmoreland County BHDS" job. ...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 24, 2022
Date: July 26, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included)Location: Westmoreland County Community CollegeRegistration: Eventbrite Registration Coming Soon!Contact: Heather McLean via email or at 72...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 24, 2022
Small changes, big differences.
Takes the guesswork out of parenting teenagers!
Date: June 16 - August 11, 2022Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Location: Zoom classroomContact: Shana Orlic, ParentWISE Program of Wesley Family Services, via email or at 724-217-...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 23, 2022
Date: June 13-14, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Includes a 1-hour lunch break each day)Location: Virtual; A Webex invite will be sent prior to training.Trainer: Joel Brecht, Training CoordinatorRegistration is limited to 30 p...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 23, 2022
This conference will help increase awareness of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), provide information on how to support systems to help mitigate the impact of NAS on infants and families, and information about naloxone to prevent overdose. Resources to ...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Everything that the Ray of Hope has been able to accomplish and continue to do is because of the generous donations we have received. We are grateful for all donations. For our walk, we are in need of baskets, gift cards, and special event tickets that wi...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Westmoreland County Suicide Awareness and Prevention Task Force
“Wings of Hope, Love Lives on”
Date: Saturday, September 10th, 2022Survivor's Event: 9:15 a.m.Walk Ceremony: begins at 10:45 a.m.Location:&nbs...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Bridging Play and Learning Through Daily Routines
Speakers will share information and resources to help navigate many situations that you may encounter during your routines at home or in the community.
To Register, complete the registration form found at th...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Date: Wednesdays, June 15th – July 27thTime: Dinner at 5:30, Class from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Location: 521 Plymouth Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
To Enroll: Samantha Maggio, 724.217.8306 or Samantha.maggio@wfspa.org
*parents ...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 10, 2022
It’s Incredible! And Fun!
Parenting is a lot of hard work! Especially during a Pandemic! Join us to find ways to make parenting easier and fun for both you and your child. Best for children ages 2-10.
- Playing together to build your relationship.
- Using praise...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Date: May 26, 2022Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 pm EDTLocation: Beth El Congregation, 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220; View MapRegisterDay 2 Sessions
About this event
Our free annual Disability & Mental Health Summit will look a bit different ...
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Summit Website
BH/DS
Posted on: May 5, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022, there will be changes to the Medicaid physical health managed care plans available in Pennsylvania. These changes only apply to people who get their Medicaid through the physical HealthChoices system – they do not ap...
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BH/DS
Posted on: May 3, 2022
East Suburban Citizen Advocacy (ESCA)
Super Fun Run for Everyone 5K Fundraiser
When: June 5, 2022Check in: 8:00 a.m.Race starts at 9:00 a.m.Race will start at Export Trail Access by the red caboose at the Westmoreland Her...
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BH/DS
Posted on: April 29, 2022
Any professional working within the Juvenile Justice Profession, public education, and/or social services agencies should attend this 1 day interactive training experience will review basic information of the signs and symptoms of PTSD.
Via Zoom: June 3, 2...
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BH/DS
Posted on: April 25, 2022
Having a place to go is HOME.
Having someone to love is FAMILY.
Having both is A WONDERFUL LIFE!
Westmoreland County Lifesharing Coalition
Mission Statement:
To increase awareness, so that Lifesharing is a commonly recognized concept...
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PA Lifesharing
BH/DS
Posted on: April 18, 2022
Wellness Days 2022
Youth & Young Adults 16 - 29*If the youth and young adult registering is under the age of 18, you must download the permission slip. This permission slip must be signed and sent back to Youth MOVE PA or brought along with yo...
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BH/DS
Posted on: April 12, 2022
Upcoming Changes to HealthChoices
- First - Medical Assistance (MA) and Medicaid are the same health insurance
- Upcoming changes only apply to the Medical Assistance Physical HealthChoices program (not Community HealthChoices) not your Behavioral Health Manage...
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BH/DS
Posted on: April 6, 2022
Westmoreland Community ActionLeading the way - HEAD START
Early Head Start: Home-based program offering services to pregnant women and families with children under the age of 3 in Westmoreland County.
Head Start: Center or home-based program servin...
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BH/DS
Posted on: April 4, 2022
Harrison City / Irwin Area.Enhanced Personal Care Home
Now hiring full-time for evening and overnight shifts.$16/hour to start plus Paid TrainingPaula Teacher is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Responsibilities:Passing medications, staying with each resident ...
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BH/DS
Posted on: April 1, 2022
In September 2021, Governor Wolf signed Act 73 into law, which extended many of the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) temporary regulatory suspensions through March 31, 2022, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Yesterday, G...
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BH/DS
Posted on: March 23, 2022
Date: August 28, 2022Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.Location: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Cost: FreeRegistration
Light Refreshments
Coming up for Air, winner of four best feature awards tell...
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BH/DS
Posted on: March 22, 2022
SFP 10-14 Facilitator Training at Penn State Extension
A great way to supplement your income, trained SFP 10-14 facilitators make $20 per hour.
Date: June 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2022Time: 9:00am to 4:30pmAll 3 days of this free training mus...
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BH/DS
Posted on: March 16, 2022
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be ...
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BH/DS
Posted on: February 17, 2022
These trainings are FREE, but registration is required. Slots are limited!
Download flyer to share!
Trauma-Counseling Strategies for Healing and Resilience
Date: March 17, 2022Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Register
Trauma is a wou...
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BH/DS
Posted on: February 15, 2022
An Everyday Life in a Changing World: A Focus on Wellness and Resilience
May 17Communication and Connection
May 24 - May 25Community of Practice for Supporting Families Regional Collaborative Summit
June 1Assistive Technology
June 8 - June 9Dual Diagnosis
June...
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BH/DS
Posted on: December 15, 2021
It’s Incredible! And Fun!
Parenting is a lot of hard work! Especially during a Pandemic! Join us to find ways to make parenting easier and fun for both you and your child. Best for children ages 2-10.
- Playing together to build your relationship.
- Us...
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BH/DS
Posted on: January 31, 2022
Westmoreland County, in partnership with Achieving True Self, is offering free trainings for the community in 2022 that will increase awareness and understanding amongst businesses, churches, community groups, recreational organizations, and local law enf...
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BH/DS
Posted on: January 24, 2022
Register Today! Space is limited.
Questions? Contact Marissa Rega.
Dates:
Training will be held at the WIU, 102 Equity Drive, Greensburg) from 8:00 a.m. ...
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BH/DS
Posted on: December 27, 2021
With a mission to empower children with disabilities to live life to the fullest, Variety the Children’s Charity is ensuring that our most vulnerable kids are no longer left out or left behind.
Variety’s programs and experiences are designed to empower chi...
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Variety Website
BH/DS
Posted on: December 15, 2021
*Download the flyer for more information.
Monday
*All Recovery- 12pm at Greensburg Recovery Center*DRA- 2pm at Greensburg Recovery CenterRecovery Life Group- 5:30pm at Greensburg Recovery CenterGambler’s Anonymous- 7:30pm at Greensburg Recovery Ce...
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Sage's Army Website
BH/DS
Posted on: December 14, 2021
Westmoreland Co. BHDS is seeking to fill two (2) seats on their Advisory Board.
- Psychiatrist
- Professional in the field of Religion
Mission: It is the mission of the Westmoreland County Behavioral Health/Developmental Services/Early Intervention (BHD...
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BH/DS
Posted on: December 7, 2021
Becoming a Geriatric Competent ClinicianWebinar Training SeriesFebruary 23 - June 20, 202225 Hours of FREE CEUs!
Sponsored by SBHM, Inc. and the Northwest Partnership. This is a FREE training series for approved clinicians in Armstrong, Butler, Crawford, I...
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BH/DS
Posted on: November 30, 2021
Caring Ones Virtual Support Group
For those supporting a loved one with mental illness.
When: Every 2nd Monday of each monthTime: 6:00PM-7:30PM
For the link, contact Heather McLean at (724) 433-1359 or via email.
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BH/DS
Posted on: November 22, 2021
Take a Course. Save a life.#BeTheDifference
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a free comprehensive training specifically designed to equip educators, family members, and caregivers (18 years or older) with the skills and knowledge to identify, understand, a...
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BH/DS
Posted on: November 19, 2021
Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successful...
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BH/DS
Posted on: September 10, 2021
DHS Services Remain Lifelines to Pennsylvanians as Federal Unemployment Comes to an End.
Federal unemployment benefits ended for 558,000 Pennsylvanians on Saturday, Sept. 4. It was the final week for the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensatio...
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BH/DS
Posted on: September 1, 2021
MHA-SWPA hosted a Virtual Job Fair on August 27th via ZOOM.
They have made available a recording and loose transcript of available positions.
Download the information here.
See the video here.
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BH/DS
Posted on: August 31, 2021
If you or someone you know in Westmoreland County are facing an eviction or struggling to pay your bills due to Covid related complications, there are funds to help.
These funds are available through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Westmore...
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BH/DS
Posted on: July 29, 2021
Across Pennsylvania, there are qualified therapists prepared to support individuals who have experienced trauma. Likewise, there are therapists dedicated to supporting ID/A populations. However, there are few providers equipped to offer support through bo...
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BH/DS
Posted on: July 22, 2021
IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS
Please note: These groups are not therapeutic; they are meant for socialization.
Hope & Healing Support Group (For those recovering from a suicide attempt)
Every 2nd & 4th Monday of every monthTime: 6:00PM-7:30PMLocation: MHA...
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BH/DS
Posted on: July 20, 2021
Doors To Wellbeing and Painted Brain are working in collaboration to advance the role of peer-supported psychiatric advanced directives.
We are looking to get a picture of what the Peer Support workforce knows about Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs), a...
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