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.…
Allegheny Health Network plans to operate a free mobile testing unit for HIV and hepatitis C in the parking lot of the Stowe Township Municipal Building. The Center for Inclusion…
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Six months after a July 4 address where President Joe Biden declared the nation was moving toward “independence from the coronavirus pandemic,” new case tallies have soared well beyond the…
Cornell school directors have expanded student mental health services following a rise in district cases. During a Nov. 16 board meeting, members voted to expand its agreement with the Holy…