JOB OPENING - FISCAL OFFICER 1

You must apply for this position through the PA Civil Service. The below link will take you directly to the list of open Westmoreland County jobs. Please click "County Fiscal Officer 1 (Local Government). ===> Job Posting

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Suspended Telehealth Regulations

Pursuant to Act 73 of 2021, the suspension of various regulatory provisions under the state disaster emergency declaration that are currently in effect and which were set to expire on September 30, 2021, are now extended until further notice.  A ...

Our Future in Mind: Mental Health Summit

Mental Health America and IDONTMIND, in partnership with Youtube, present Our Future In Mind: Mental Health Summit, a live free two-day event this November 5 and 6. The first of its kind, this event will give you a front-row seat to the stories behind som...

Local Task Force - Right to Education

The Local Task Force (LTF) is a committee of concerned and active parents, community members, and educators, brought together to collaboratively ensure that all children with disabilities in Westmoreland County receive the supports and services they need ...

ParentWISE - Upcoming Class: Group Teen Triple P

Small changes, big difference.

Takes the guesswork out of parenting teenagers!

When: Thursdays, October 7, 2021, to December 2, 2021Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Where: Zoom

Contact Melodi Janosko at 412.342.2343 or via email.

*Classes and ...

ParentWISE - Upcoming Class: The Incredible Years(R)

The Incredible Years(R) Parenting Program for Westmoreland County.

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.

• Playing to...

"The Impact"

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...

Supported Housing Fall Trainings

(These trainings are FREE, but registration is required)

Housing First Model Training

October 19th 10AM-11:30AM

An overview of the Housing First Model which is widely use and most successful approach to services in supportive housing. Learn Housing First pri...

Information from Virtual Job Fair

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.

Residential Treatment Curriculum

When: October 25-28, 2021Where: Adelphoi Village Campus Family Center, 1118 Village Way, Latrobe, PA 15650Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:30p.m.

Lunch will be provided. Light refreshments will be available during breaks.Hotel accommodations ar...

Pennsylvania Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Project

All Juvenile Services Center Trainings are held from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Cost $20. Lunch is not provided.

Westmoreland County Juvenile Probation Office2771 South Grande Blvd.Greensburg, PA 15601

For more info: 724-830-1816 or&nbs...

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

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...

Services for D/HH Children and Adults

We at PAHrtners Deaf Services are happy to announce our Blended Case Management (BCM) program has expanded to include school-aged children and adolescents from ages 4 – 21. These services are in addition to our already established adult case man...

TRAIN Pilot Program

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...

Support Groups Updates (for Adults)

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 2^nd & 4^th Monday of every monthTime: 6:00PM-7:30PMLocation: MHA...

Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) Survey

Crisis Intervention Teams - Graduates

Crisis Intervention Teams Training

The Westmoreland County BHDS Office collaborated with Mental Health America SW PA (MHASWPA) and The Southwest Crisis Intervention Teams to complete the first of two Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) Trainings for our first ...

Lead Safe Westmoreland

The Lead Paint Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program of Westmoreland County.

Open Positions - Merakey Westmoreland ACT

What is Merakey?

Merakey is a not-for-profit developmental, behavioral health, and education provider. We offer a variety of services to individuals and communities across the country. We offer these services to 50,000+ people each year at nearly 700 locat...

COVID-19 Vaccinations - ID and Autism

Governor Tom Wolf has announced a partnership with Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid Pharmacy to ease access to COVID-19 vaccinations for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. Beginning May 4, people with an intellectual disability, autism, and thei...

It's All About You...

Brought to you by Disability Options Network

• Parenting with a Disability
• Sexuality
• Employment
• Relationships
• Prevention of Violence
• Sports/Recreation
• Advocacy
• Woman and Healthcare
• LGBTQ

We want to hear your voice and we want to help you, and others, develop social c...

"Autism Acceptance Not Awareness..." Article

As Autism Acceptance month wraps up, ODP shared an article by Dr. Nancy Doyle   published in Forbes that summarizes many of the major perspectives and themes expressed from the Autistic community over the past month. In the arti...

Change in Childline FBI Clearance Result Letters

PLEASE BE ADVISED as of April 17, 2021, ChildLine has changed the format of the FBI Clearance Result letter.

The major change you will observe in new format is the consolidation of result boxes. Instead of the four checkboxes previously used on the letter,...

"United for Recovery" - Westmoreland County CSP

The main goal of CSP is to bring about a new understanding and acceptance of people with mental illness, and to offer support and education so that individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders may enjoy a high quality of life in their commun...

Aging Up

Every Monday

4PM-5PM

(Anyone 18-26 yrs. of age is welcome to attend)

For Zoom link contact Heather McLean.

Download and share the flyer!

Community Health Clinic, Inc.

Community Health Clinic, Inc., provides primary care for all ages. 

• Are you in need of medical or dental care?
• Do you need a physical for school or work?
• Do your children need a well visit and immunizations?
• Do you or do one of your family members ne...

The Giving Tree Drop-In Center

The Giving Tree Drop in center is located in Greenburg, Pa. The center provides peer support, self-help, and resources to promote independence and well-being for transition-age youth (age 16 and 17) and young adults (age 18-30) living with behavioral heal...

Teletherapy for Veterens

Veteran and First Responder (VFR) Healthcare has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide Intensive Outpatient Treatment via telehealth for substance use disorder specifically designed for Veterans and their f...

Westmoreland Co. BHDS is seeking Advisory Board Members

Westmoreland Co. BHDS is seeking to fill four (4) seats on their Advisory Board.

• Physician
• Professional in the field of Religion
• Citizen's Organization
• Educator

Mission: It is the mission of the Westmoreland County Behavioral Health/Developmental Serv...

CareerSTEPS

We are here to help you succeed!

What we offer:

• Career-Focused Workshops
• Paid Work Experience placement
• Job placement assistance
• GED assistance
• Post-Secondary Education planning
• Permit/Driver's Licsense assistance
• $$ Stipends & Incentives for partici...

COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Program

Persevere PA COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Program

Do you feel...

     Stressed?

          Overwhelmed?

               ...

Modified Office Hours & Services

For emergencies, please contact the 24 Hour Crisis Hotline at 1-800-836-6010.

Otherwise, please contact:

Sara Stenger, Administrator, stenges@westmoreland.swsix.comToni Dubovsky-Modar, Administrative Assistant, dubovst@westmoreland.swsix.comPatrick Showman,...