State launches campaign to reduce mental health stigma
Many Pennsylvanians from children to older adults are struggling with mental health issues but lack the support and resources to get the help they need. more
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Teen drug and alcohol rates drop, but progress offset by vaping
Teenagers are drinking less alcohol, smoking fewer cigarettes and trying fewer hard drugs, new federal survey data shows. But these public health gains have been offset by a sharp increase in vaping. more
City estimates over 20,000 Philadelphians living with HIV disease
According to the Health Department, there are 19,011 persons living with HIV in Philadelphia and an estimated additional 2,019 persons who have HIV but are unaware of their status. more
Video on college student hunger features local activist professor
In a documentary film by Soledad O’Brien and Geeta Gandbhir we meet the faces behind an American crisis -- college students so strapped to pay tuition that they don’t have enough money to eat. more
Spruce Foundation offers small grants to nonprofits
The 2019-2020 Spruce Foundation grant application is now live! more
Cosmopolitan Club of Philadelphia releases grant application
The Cosmopolitan Club Giving Circle is now accepting applications from organizations that support Expanding Basic, Preventative Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for Vulnerable Women and Girls.
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PolicyLab conducting survey on families with young children
Families, child care providers and community members are invited to share their thoughts on the well-being of families of young children through a new survey from the CHOP PolicyLab. more
Wolf Administration expands Medicaid home visiting programs
The program expands home visiting supports to first time mothers and mothers with children with special needs covered by Medicaid. more
PCA marks National Caregivers Month with workshop
In observance of National Family Caregivers Month in November, PCA will hold its Caregiver Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its headquarters, 642 N. Broad Street. more
Youth homeless coalition sets discussion of mental health needs
The Philly Homes for Youth Coalition is sponsoring a presentation called NEW DIRECTIONS: Bridging Solutions in Youth Mental Health and Housing. more
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