Health

Lead exposure cases drop...except for children of color

The drop has health experts and city officials hopeful, but they’ll first have to address rates of lead exposure that remain highest in communities with lower incomes and among children of color. more

Health

Reports

DBH funding initiative offers $10k for youth, nonprofit projects

This funding initiative gives up to $10,000 to each qualified project that aims to create safe spaces for youth/young adults, address stress and trauma/build resilience, beautify neighborhoods, etc. more

Health

Requests for Proposals

After 14 years, CBH solicits additional MH providers

Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is opening its Provider Network to improve member access to behavioral and mental health treatment services and facilities for the first time in 14 years. more

Health

NJ pressed to require universal MH screenings of students

Advocates in Trenton are pushing the state legislature to address a proposal that would establish universal screening of high school students at risk of mental health or substance misuse challenges. more

Advocacy

Education

Health

Children First to discuss plan to combat lead poisoning in Delco

Delaware County ranks 5th in the state for childhood lead poisoning. Along with our partners, Children First has put together a plan of action that will protect children from this incurable hazard. more

Advocacy

Health

Workshops

Murphy unveils controversial new student MH support program

NJ Gov. Murphy has announced a statewide plan that would make mental wellness a priority in the classroom and identify and refer students in need of counseling services outside their school. more

Health

Study shows increased need for MH services among Blacks

More Black Americans are expressing a need for mental health services, according to new data from CVS Health and Morning Consult. more

Corporate Responsibility

Health

Prevention Point raises alarm on rising rates of drug use

Prevention Point Philadelphia said it collected more used syringes than clean ones distributed in the past 12 months, highlighting the increasing drug consumption following the pandemic. more

Basic Needs

Health