JOB OPENING - FISCAL ASSISTANT

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 the "Fiscal Assistant (Local Government) Westmoreland County BHDS" job.

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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...

Justice & Recovery CommUNITY Event

Justice & Recovery Community Event

Date: September 18, 2021Time: 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.Place: St. Clair Park, Greensburg, PA 15601

This is a free event for the community!

There will be speakers, resource tables, a FREE meal, and entertainment.

Now acce...

Prevention Conference 2021

Prevention Conference 2021

When: Friday, October 1, 2021Time: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.Place: Westmoreland County Community College

Topics include:

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse issues with Comedian Gab Bonesso.
• Impaired Driving in PA with a...

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

Mt. Pleasant Night Out 2021

UPDATED: 15th Annual Ray of Hope Walk

Westmoreland County Suicide Awareness and Prevention Taskforce

Date: September 11, 2021

Time:8:30 a.m. -- Virtual Survivor's Group10:00 a.m. -- Walk Registration Begins

Place: Twin Lakes, Greensburg, PA

Register online or download the&nbs...

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.

SAVE THE DATE for PATC 2021

Mark your calendar for the 2021 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference! 

October 5 - 7, 2021

This year's virtual conference will offer featured speakers, breakout sessions, panels, personal stories, and numerous other valuable learning opportuniti...

URGENT - Telehealth Update

Telehealth Update 

Last Friday, the Pa. Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs sent a notification regarding the temporary regulation waivers issued during the disaster declaration.  It referenced that the end of the state emerge...

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,...

Beacon Health Options Virtual Zoom Webinars

All trainings are open to Members, Family Members, Providers, County Staff, and includes anyone that might be interested in attending.

Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) and Services for Children, Youth, and Young AdultsDate: Tuesday,&...

"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!

Virtual Suicide Prevention Webinars

The Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Grant team is pleased to announce a free virtual suicide prevention training series which will begin Tuesday, April 6th. This is a repeated series with the same offerings from the spring and fall of 2020.

Suic...

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...

SAVE THE DATE! Ray of Hope Walk

Annual Ray of Hope Walk

(Suicide Prevention & Awareness)

Date: September 11, 2021

(They are no longer here, but never forgotten)

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,...