Health

Crowdsourced addiction resource guide available online

The easiest-to-find addiction resources are often the most overwhelmed, leading to long wait times or a reliance on 911, which can turn people away from recovery. Here's a new resource guide. more

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Reports

Chester County sets up mobile mental health crisis unit

The need for mental health services in Chester County is growing faster than local agencies’ ability to provide it. more

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Mental health emergencies increase among children: study

Emergency department visits and revisits in children's hospitals that are related to mental health are "increasing rapidly," a new study suggests. more

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$1m state grant supports behavioral wellness center

Government officials, public health specialists and community members gathered at The Be Well Center to celebrate. more

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More NJ schools are requiring psych evaluations for students

NJ parents and advocates say more schools began requiring the assessments after classes resumed after the COVID-19 pandemic. more

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City announces plan for use of $20m from opioid settlement

Philadelphia will use more than $20 million from a legal settlement with opioid distributors to provide grants to community organizations, invest in Kensington and fund services for drug users. more

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13th Annual Community Driven Research Day announced

It’s not too late to register to attend the 13th annual Community Driven Research Day (CDRD), focused on the theme of “Advancing Community Health and Safety Through Partnerships.” more

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Workshops

Suicide prevention training offered by Housing First U

Suicide is a major public health issue contributing heavily to the most common causes of death across multiple populations. However, suicide is preventable. more

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Workshops

Executive Director sought for Ann Silverman Health Clinic

Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic of Doylestown Health is seeking an Executive Director to provide innovative leadership. ASCHC provides integrated medical, dental and behavioral health care. more

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Murphy backpedals on changes in school MH efforts

A popular, decades-old mental health counseling program will continue operating in 90 New Jersey school districts, at least temporarily, under a compromise. more

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