Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Webinar Series

Speakers: Kathleen T. Mitchell, MHS, LCADC and Renee M. Turchi, MD, MPH, FAAP

November 4, 202012:00 to 1:00 pmFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: The Leading Known Cause of Prenatal Brain DamageRegister

January 6, 202112:00 to 1:00 pmFetal Alcohol Spectrum Di...

Westmoreland County BH/DS and the Healthy Families Committee

Part I: October 2ndPart II: October 9th

Presenter: Kristan Weisdack, MEd, LBS, CIMI Founder, BehaviorWorx of SWPA - via ZOOM

Target Audience: Early Intervention, Child Care Staff, BSC, TSS, School Personnel

The objective of this training is to help ...

Mental Health Analysis Survey

Westmoreland County Mental Health Progress Planning Group, which is comprised of mental health and County Court System stakeholders, would like your opinion on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to the current system of court and mental...

Internet and Financial Empowerment

October 8, 20206:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Join us on ZOOM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9405445944?pwd=MFpuZHpScjZvYW5XMmtMclpuQlNBZz09

Register

All Are Welcome to Join!

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Growth Through Knowledge and Understanding

The Westmoreland Diversity Coalition in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg will conduct a series of discussions between August 25, 2020, and November 10, 2020. 

• August 25th - Judaism Explained - 2PM to 4PM
• September 15th - Lif...

Attention: LGBTQIA+ Youth ages 14 to 17

The Keystone Pride and Equality Coalition (KPEC) is planning a virtual meeting to begin to plan support events for LGBTQIA+ Youth. 

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!

Please join us!

For information, please call or text: Rick Marsili at 724-516-1569.

Recovery Friendly Workplace, Recovery Employment Partnership & LifesWorks of Western PA Event

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - FREE Virtual Employer Event10:00 am - 12:30 pm

REGISTER @ LKERR@WESTMORELANDCA.ORG

EMPLOYERS - WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

• YOU PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE AS AN EMPLOYER
• EMPLOYEES IN RECOVERY ARE ASSETS TO YOUR WORKFORCE
• LEARN ABOUT EMPLOYER IN...

COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Program

Get Connected with a FREE crisis counselor.

Call 1-855-284-2494

Alepix Behavioral Clinic (ABC)

ABC offers a safe and healing environment providing extensive mental health services for both children and adults experiencing emotional or behavioral issues, including:

• Psychiatric Evaluations/Assessments
• Medication Management
• Individual Therapy
• Family Thera...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Month 2020

FASD recognition is specifically on September 9^th to recognize and raise awareness. Materials, including t-shirts, will be available. Coasters will be distributed to local bars and restaurants. If you would like more information or materials, please call ...

Recovery Employment Partnership

Employment Support Services FREE OF CHARGE:

• Computer Access for Job Search & Job Application Completion
• Resume & Cover Letter Development
• Interview Skills
• Transportation to Interviews
• Job Skills Training
• Job Placement

Peer Support from a Certifi...

Free COVID-19 Testing

Free Walk-up/ Drive-up COVID-19 testing is available in New Kensington, beginning the week of July 6, 2020. The testing is available for persons with or without symptoms. No doctor’s order or prescription required. Results will be available in 2...

Modified Office Hours & Services

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

Otherwise, please contact:

Dirk Matson, BHDS Administrator 724-787-1634, matsond@westmoreland.swsix.comToni Dubovsky-Modar, Administrative Assistant, dubovst@westmoreland.swsix.co...

PMHCA Virtual Warmline

A warmline is a service for people who are looking for someone to discuss their daily struggles. Warmlines are staffed with peers who have lived experience of mental health struggles themselves and who are open to sharing their stories of challenging situ...

First Responder Hotline

If you or your team want to talk, or  know of someone struggling, please call the First Responder Emotional Support Line.

#1-800-836-6010

Get the help you deserve.

Eviction Moratoriums during the COVID-19 Crisis

It is illegal for your landlord to put you out without a Writ of Possession from a court!

Call a lawyer immediately if this happens.

If you are unsure if your landlord has a federally-backed mortgage, call a lawyer!

If you are a tenant and having problems wi...

LGBTQIA+ Virtual Support Group

You are not alone!

New day and time! Every Friday 6:00 -7:00 p.m.

For more info, Please contact Heather McLean at hmclean@mhaswpa.org or (724) 433-1359 for the Zoom link and password.

(This is not a clinical/therapeutic group, but here to offer socia...

Mental Health Virtual Support Group - Tuesdays

Every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For more info, Please contact Heather McLean at hmclean@mhaswpa.org or (724) 433-1359 for the Zoom link and password.

(This is not a clinical/therapeutic group, but here to offer social support.)

Mental Health Virtual Support Group

Every Wednesday

6PM-7PM

For more info, Please contact Heather McLean at hmclean@mhaswpa.org or (724) 433-1359 for the Zoom link and password.

(This is not a clinical/therapeutic group, but here to offer s...

Support & Referral Helpline & Resources

The Department of Human Services (DHS) launched a statewide Support & Referral Helpline available 24/7 to assist Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Support & Referral 24/7 Helpline (...

Pregnancy and Postpartum Support

Pregnancy & Postpartum Peer to Peer support during COVID-19. STARTING THIS THURSDAY, April 2, 2020, 7:00 PM. Join us for a LIVE Zoom session | Every Thursday: same place, same time.

Becoming a Geriatric Competent Clinician

The training consists of two In-Person trainings and a series of seven webinars.

STEP UP WESTMORELAND

== Students, Therapists, Educators and Parents United in Prevention ==
Step Up's goal is to support the academic, social, and emotional success of ALL students by creating caring, safe and positive educational environments.

CareerSTEPS Job Assistance

Did you graduate and need a job? Need a GED? Want a PAID work experience?
CareerSTEPS Can Help!

Adult Basic & Literacy Education Program

FREE education classes for adults can help improve your reading, writing, and math skills to prepare you for GED® exams, high school equivalency exams, post-secondary entrance exams, and jobs!

Health Resource Guide for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Available

The Behavioral Health Task Force for Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing of Allegheny County today announced the updating of the Resource Guide for Southwestern Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Providers.

This resource guide lists regiona...Read on...