It’s clear the U.S. military is suffering a severe mental health crisis. In 2014, an estimated 22 veterans and active service personnel committed suicide every day, Numbers from 2019 from…
Typically, the last week of session is non-controversial, with light voting agendas, but this was not the case for the House and Senate which both met the week of Oct.…
A new mobile clinic will treat patients in the McKees Rocks area and the Hilltop neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The Sto-Rox Family Health Center is operating a new mobile van, which…
More often than not, and more often than thought, things can work well in Harrisburg. The second session week in September found the House of Representatives working in a bipartisan…
Sto-Rox directors prioritized building improvements and student mental health during the district’s Sept. 29 meeting. The directors agreed to an interest-free $1 million loan from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.…
McKees Rocks is joining a pilot program aimed at improving responses to mental health crises by having mental health professionals handle certain 911 calls instead of police. The program, approved unanimously by the borough council, seeks to reduce arrests, de-escalate situations, and promote better outcomes for individuals in distress.
In addition to having “Chill Rooms” at two of Carlynton’s three school district buildings, students at Carnegie Elementary have access to a Free Store and Food Pantry when in need.…