PA PTSD Project Trainings

The PTSD Project has trained professionals in the state of Pennsylvania. We help students use the resources the PTSD Project provides to develop a better understanding and familiarize themselves with the symptoms and treatment of PTSD. &...

Base Services Unit (BSU) Q & A Sessions

Join in one of the Q & A sessions, virtual or in person, to learn about what changes are being made to the Base Service Unit and how it is part of our "no wrong door " approach.

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Autism Awareness Month in April

Westmoreland County BH/DS and Achieving True Self is proud to offer a Healthy Start for Families Training!

Rachel's Challenge

March 22,2023 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Greensburg Salem Middle School Auditorium

301 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA

Department of Human Services in Westmoreland County Announces First Ever Coordinated Entry System

This Coordinated Entry System will begin with the County’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) partnering with United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and PA 211 Southwest (211). The Base Service Unit (the entry way into ment...

Alex Boye's Bend Not Break Tour - Coming to Pittsburgh April 12

Details about the Pittsburgh event:

• Audience:  Young Adults, recommended ages 14-25
• Location:  Peterson Event Center, University of Pittsburgh
• Date:  Wednesday, April 12, 2023
• Time:  10:00 am
• Tickets are free:  Requ...

PA PTSD PROJECT

PTSD Coordinator: Ariel James724-830-1815

Location: Westmoreland Co. Juvenile Probation, 2771 S. Grande Blvd., Greensburg, PA 15601

PTSD Signs & Symptoms

Date: January 26, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Registration fee: $20.00Register

T...

Self-Determination Housing of Pennsylvania (SDHP) Webinars

Self-Determination Housing of Pennsylvania (SDHP) has upcoming webinars for January - March 2023.

January

• Prepared Renter Education Program (PREP) 3-Part Series
• Navigating Housing for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
• Tenants' Rights: Fair Housing an...

CREATING RESILIENCY: Understanding Trauma for Crime Survivors Virtual Support Group

The group will use cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, expressive arts, and body-oriented exercises. Each session will include an educational/structured piece along with time for open conversation. The goals of this group are:

(1) to understand t...

Job Opening: Integrated Health Outcomes Program Director

DUTIES: This is a highly specialized professional position responsible for the development, initiation and integration of PA Department of Human Services and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services mandated initiatives and programs, and those...

Lakeside Global Trauma Training for 2023

PA Care Partnership and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) have partnered with OCYF to add to the existing PA Care Partnership contract with Lakeside Global. As a result, Lakeside Global has added funds to allow free trauma ...

Taskforce Recommendations for an Abuse/Neglect Registry in Pennsylvania

November 30, 2022

Comprehensive recommendations provided by the Abuse/Neglect Registry Taskforce for statutory and operational changes required to close gaps in Pennsylvania’s protective services systems for adults with disabilities and and older...

Occupational Therapy at Achieving True Self

Occupational Therapy at Achieving True Self can help your child:

• Improve self-care skills such as dressing, toileting, and feeding 
• Increase sensory regulation to better perform daily living tasks
• Participate in play activities
• Strengthen gross and h...

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:

• Up to $30/month discount for broadband service;
• A one-time discount o...

Seeking BHDS Advisory Board Members

Westmoreland Co. BHDS is seeking to fill three (3) seats on their Advisory Board.

• Licensed Social Worker
• Psychiatrist
• Professional in the field of Religion

Mission: It is the mission of the Westmoreland County Behavioral Health/Developmental Services...

2023 PSA Contest for Youth Suicide Prevention

Prevent Suicide PA is once again hosting the annual PSA contest for high school students. This is a great opportunity to engage students in a dialogue around suicide prevention, the importance of positive messaging, and communicating effectively. Staff wh...

OMHSAS Telehealth Questions & Answers

On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), as part of the monthly stakeholder meeting, conducted a Telehealth Question & Answer presentation with special focus on the new verbal consent requirement...

Suicide Prevention / Governor's Challenge Portal

Pennsylvania has been an active participant in the Governor’s Challenge: To Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and Their Families. OMHSAS is pleased to share the opportunity to offer Military Cultural Competency Training provided by Psych Arm...

ENGAGE Program Brochure & Referral Form

ENGAGE

Wesley Family Services is part of a statewide effort looking for additional ways to improve the lives of people experiencing first episode psychosis. One of those efforts is ENGAGE (Educate, Navigate Grow and Get Empowered). ENGAGE involves explorin...

The Coach Approach to Adaptive Leadership

PA Care Partnership will be hosting eight (8) Coach Approach to Adaptive Leadership Training through April 2023. There is no cost to attend the training.

For more information.Questions can be directed to Mark Durgin.

Register to reserve yo...

Request for Council Member Applications

PADDC is seeking nominations for Council members who are:

• Individuals with developmental disabilities 
• Parents of children with developmental disabilities
• Family members of adults with developmental disabilities

The PA Developmental Disabilities Coun...

Reality Tour

CANDLE, Inc presents Reality Tour.

Reality Tour is an evidence-based drug prevention program that educates both parent and child together. This unforgettable, interactive experience brings families closer together, teaches health coping skills, and shows t...

"The Impact" - July 1, 2022

Certain families who are eligible for Pennsylvania’s Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program retroactively for the 2021-2022 school year due to COVID-19-related absences have begun to receive benefits.   P-EBT, whi...

Request for Proposal: Youth & Young Adult MH Peer Support Services

Peer Support Services (PSS) are specialized supportive interventions conducted by a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS). A CPS is a selfidentified individual who currently or previously received behavioral health services and is trained and certified to offer...

Youth Mental Health First Aid 2022/2023 Dates

Register Today! Type "YMHFA" in the Search Term field to find upcoming dates.Space is limited. Free for Westmoreland County residents. 

Questions? Contact Marissa Rega.

Dates

• July 19
• September 15
• October 13
• November...

Tips for Choosing a Health Plan

Effective September 1, 2022, there will be changes to the Medicaid physical health managed care plans available in Pennsylvania. These changes only apply to people who get their Medicaid through the physical HealthChoices system – they do not ap...

Job Opening: Personal Care Aide/Med tech - Paula Teacher

Harrison City / Irwin Area.Enhanced Personal Care Home

Now hiring full-time for evening and overnight shifts.$16/hour to start plus Paid TrainingPaula Teacher is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities:Passing medications, staying with each resident ...

Support Groups Updates (for Adults)

IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS

Please note: These groups are not therapeutic; they are meant for socialization.

Hope & Healing Support Group (For those recovering from a suicide attempt)

Every 2^nd & 4^th Monday of every monthTime: 6:00PM-7:30PMLocation: MHA...

Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) Survey